Jaclyn N Smith DDS PC

01/29/2026

Oracare is amazing mouthwash! We have bottles in the office!🦷
**Antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial**

See what OraCare can do for you 👇

01/21/2026

When is the last time you have had a check up and cleaning? It could save your life! New Year! New you! Make an appointment to stay healthy!🦷

Scientists are starting to believe that Alzheimer’s disease may not begin only in the brain as we age — it might start in the mouth. New research suggests that long-term gum disease could play a role in triggering changes linked to Alzheimer’s.

In a major 2019 study, researchers found Porphyromonas gingivalis — a bacteria known for causing chronic gum infections — inside the brains of people who had Alzheimer’s. Even more surprising, harmful toxins from this bacteria were also found in people who never showed memory problems, suggesting brain damage may begin years before symptoms appear.

In animal studies, this bacteria traveled from the mouth to the brain, increased Alzheimer’s-related proteins, and caused inflammation. An experimental drug reduced both the bacteria and these harmful proteins in mice.

While this doesn’t prove gum disease causes Alzheimer’s, it highlights a possible link between oral health and brain health.

📄 PMID: 30746447

01/07/2026

Nighttime brushing is crucial! Too many people falling asleep in the recliner or couch and forgetting to brush! We have seen tooth decay drastically increase from poor dental habits! Brushing should be part of everyone’s morning and nightly daily routine! 🦷

Skipping nighttime toothbrushing is more than a dental concern. Large clinical studies show that people who do not brush before bed face a higher risk of cardiovascular events over time.

During sleep, saliva flow decreases. Without brushing, dental plaque and harmful oral bacteria remain active longer, increasing gum inflammation and allowing inflammatory byproducts to enter the bloodstream.

Scientific evidence links periodontal disease with systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis—key biological pathways involved in heart disease and stroke.

Brushing before sleep is a simple, evidence-based habit. It protects gum health, reduces oral bacterial load, and may contribute to better cardiovascular health as part of daily preventive care.

📄 Source: PMID: 37380762
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37738-1

01/04/2026

Happy 3 Year Work Anniversary, Mary! We are grateful for all you do to take care of our patients and keep the office running smoothly! 🦷🤗

01/01/2026

12/28/2025

Happy 7 Year Work Anniversary, Kayla! Thank you for your dedication to our patients oral health and to our Team! We could not take great care of our dental family without you! You rock! 🦷🎉

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! May you find the joy of the season!

12/22/2025

Need a last minute gift? We have waterpiks and sonicare toothbrushes for kids and adults!

12/22/2025

We hope everyone is getting ready for Christmas! Splashways lights are amazing. If you have time go check them out and visit with Santa!🎄
Reminder: We will be in the office this week and next week Monday and Tuesday only.

12/19/2025

Just because your tooth does not hurt does not always mean it’s healthy! When is the last time you’ve had your grooves in your teeth checked?!

This is what an untreated cavity really looks like — from the inside.

The dark area at the top is advanced dental caries, where bacteria have destroyed the enamel and dentin. Beneath it lies the pulp chamber, rich in nerves and blood vessels — shown here inflamed and exposed.

Once decay reaches this depth, pain is no longer just “toothache.” It is nerve infection, inflammation, and a gateway for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

At this stage, a simple filling is no longer enough. Treatment usually requires root canal therapy or extraction — both more complex, costly, and invasive than early care.

12/13/2025

Happy 7th Work Anniversary to Debra Wick and Elizabeth Wenske! Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to our Patients and the Team! You both have a passion to make a difference in someone life! 🦷❤️

12/08/2025

🎄Presents packed full of necessities and goodies for two residents at HNRC! 🎁
Don’t forget to stop by the French Simpson Memorial Library to get an ornament on the tree to make a special someone happy this Christmas!