The Dental Blog of Bradley J. Olson, DDS

  Approximately one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer. What’s even more frightening, , an estimated 231,840 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2015.   Despite these discouraging facts, there are actions you and your...

  WARNING: This fact may startle you:   80 percent of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. – From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Despite this statistic, gum and other oral diseases are 100% preventable....

Of course, no one wants to throw their money in the trash – but you could lose out on your dental benefits if you don’t use them by the year-end deadline!   Most insurance plans will reset on January 1, 2016. You could save hundreds of dollars by taking...

What do you believe makes a person look approachable and friendly? Many people would answer, “A smile!” If you are less than thrilled with the condition of your own smile – but aren’t ready to consider drastic cosmetic procedures – you may be interested in...

Congratulations, you have a baby on the way! Did you know it’s very important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy? Pregnant women with severe periodontal disease may be at increased risk of complications, including preterm delivery or increased risk of...

We all want to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, fitness, and wellness. However, our busy schedules can make it hard to keep healthy habits at the forefront.   Believe it or not, you can incorporate small improvements in your daily routine that can add...

  When you walk down the oral care aisle at your local drugstore, you might be completely overwhelmed by the dizzying array of floss options! Unwaxed, waxed, tape, flavored, unflavored, picks…how do you choose the right floss for you? Is one type better or more...

It’s that time of year again – time for the kids to head back to school! No doubt you’re busy helping them prepare for the new school year by working your way down your “back-to-school” checklist – binders, check. Pencils, check. Cool new outfits, check....

You’re very diligent about brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. You even make sure you see Dr Olson and Adriana or Cindy, at least twice a year for your checkup and cleaning! Then one day, Dr Olson tells you that you have a cavity! How could this happen?...