• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

Our team at Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

Today, the doctor and our team at Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth. Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2022

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS, a brighter smile is quick and Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2022

It's common for people to sip freshly brewed coffee or take a bite of a just-from-the-oven casserole and immediately regret it—the searing heat can leave the tongue and mouth Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2022

Mystery writer Avery Aames once said, "Life is great. Cheese makes it better." Billions of people around the world would tend to agree. Humanity has been having a collective Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2022

Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2022

Even with dedicated daily home care and regular dental cleanings, some children still have problems with cavities. And, that could morph into an even more serious problem in the Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2022

There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2021

Here in the Western Hemisphere, sunlight hours steadily shrink day by day as we approach December 21st. This shortest day of the year marks the winter solstice and the Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2021

During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2021

Know how to get the better of an age-guesser at the carnival? Smile! A recent study found that people tend to underestimate a person's age if they're smiling. If true, Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2021

Wearing braces can ultimately give you a healthier and more attractive smile. In the short-term, though, your gums in particular may be in for a rough ride. While we're all Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2021

As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read More