Are you aware of the several causes of dental damage and what you can do to keep your smile safe? Dental damage often arises due to oral health risks associated with lifestyle choices and habits you keep. By implementing safe and effective daily routines throughout your life, you can lower your risk of dental damage and oral accidents and injuries... read more »

If you sometimes forget to brush your teeth twice each day or you have a bad habit of forgetting to floss, it could leave excess bacterial deposits on your teeth. In time this could increase your chances of suffering a cavity. If an area of tooth decay goes untreated for too long there might not be sufficient healthy tooth enamel... read more »

Do you know what to do in the case of an oral emergency? If you should ever encounter an oral accident, it’s important to protect your mouth from further harm. With some care and a timely visit to your dentist, even a lost tooth may be able to be reset back into your mouth. Accidents do happen, so be prepared... read more »

Make sure to protect your smile this holiday season. If you eat all the sweets and treats that bombard us this time of year, coupled with lax oral health care habits, your mouth could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Don’t fall victim to any dental failures by your inactions this holiday season. Continually do your best to ensure your... read more »

This Halloween season, we want to encourage our patients to care for their smile health while enjoying the holiday festivities. Our Mark D. Berard, DDS team in Holland, Michigan wants to support our patients' commitment to their oral care for themselves and their loved ones. The key is mindfully striving for balance while taking extra care of teeth and gums. Here's... read more »

Welcome to Mark D. Berard, DDS, PC, Online! Our goal is to help our patients create and maintain healthy, happy smiles. This begins with healthy teeth and gums. Most patients focus on their pearly whites as that is what stands out when looking in the mirror. But since one of the primary factors in adult tooth loss is gum disease,... read more »