What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our South Bend, IN office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Erskine Family Dentistry can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs of the…
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Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other…
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One of the greatest features our team at Erskine Family Dentistry offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems in your mouth and give us valuable information on what is bothering you, they often don’t give Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori…
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On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the reputation of a champion of Irish Christianity. March 17th, the day…
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