Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

the doctor and our team at James A. Ward, DDS know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

the doctor and our team at James A. Ward, DDS get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

At James A. Ward, DDS, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

At James A. Ward, DDS, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly Read more