Dental Tips

How Did I Get This Cold Sore?
Dental Tips |6 min read

How Did I Get This Cold Sore?

The short answer is: “You get a cold sore from the herpes simplex virus, usually HSV-1, which is highly contagious. It spreads through close contact like kissing, sharing food, or using the same cosmetics as someone who is infected. Once the virus enters your...

Dental Office Sterilization Checklist
Dental Tips |15 min read

Dental Office Sterilization Checklist

Dental office sterilization checklist Have you ever wondered how we keep every surface safe, every tool clean, and every visit stress-free? Do you think about what happens behind the scenes before you sit down for care? At Hylan Dental Care here in Cleveland, OH, we...