General Dentistry

Protect your smile by caring for your gums. When it comes to achieving a healthy smile, it’s not just about having clean, straight teeth—your gums play a crucial role too! Taking care of your gum health is key to maintaining a strong foundation for your teeth and preventing serious dental issues down the line. However,…

Keep on smiling with dental cleanings! How do you keep your smile dazzling? With regular dental cleanings! At Hite Family Dentistry, we encourage biannual dental cleanings for all of our patients because professional cleanings and dental evaluations are important to maintain good overall dental health. Our Edwardsville, Ill., office recommends our patients see us at…

Back-to-school season is a busy time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can overlook the importance of your child’s dental care. Prepare your child with school-ready oral health to ensure happy, healthy smiles all year long. Starting out the school year on the right foot will help your child stick to the right routine…

Take Charge of Your Dental Experience Picture this: you’re sitting in the waiting room of your dentist’s office, heart pounding, palms sweating, dreading the inevitable sound of the drill. If this scenario strikes a chord with you, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a universal hurdle, one that affects people from all walks of life,…

Must-Know Facts About Periodontal Disease A bright, healthy smile is a confidence booster and reflects your overall well-being. However, lurking beneath the surface, gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, poses a significant threat to millions worldwide, often with little to no warning signs in its early stages. Understanding this disease, including its prevention, detection,…

Do you wake up tired in the morning? Are you struggling to stay focused at work or at school? Have you ever driven somewhere and then wondered how you got there? Do you snore? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a chance that you are suffering from sleep apnea. And…