Do you consider your dog as much a part of your family as anyone else, and possibly even more than some of your in-laws? Do you pride yourself on taking great care of your best friend, by purchasing only the highest rated dog foods, and taking him or her for regular checkups at the veterinarian’s office? Do you go to great lengths to keep your pet happy and healthy? What about your dog’s smile? Have you ever considered the importance of keeping it in good health, as well? A dog’s oral health can contribute to his or her overall wellbeing and happiness. Sadly, many will suffer from issues like decay and even gum disease. If you want to ensure your pooch can enjoy healthy pearly whites, make sure you are taking the steps necessary to care for your pup’s teeth and gums! Your family dentist can offer some great tips!
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Thinking E-Cigs? Think Again.
We all know that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health, and that’s why many people are turning to e-cigarettes. They are supposed to be better for your lungs by not causing cancer, COPD, emphysema, etc. Whether or not that is true is under discussion right now. However, are e-cigs better for your oral health? Again, cigarettes are bad for your teeth and gums. If you’re a smoker you have twice the risk of developing gum disease as a nonsmoker. In fact, tobacco use in any form raises your risk for gum disease.
Keep Your Family’s Smiles Healthy This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family, and to celebrate all that the exciting changes the year has brought with it. As you make time to share in these festivities, together, though, it is important that your smile’s care remains a priority. After all, if you want to start next year with healthy and beautiful smiles, it is important to make smart choices throughout the busy holiday season and beyond, in order to protect your family’s total oral health. (more…)
Prompt Dental Restoration Is Key to a Healthy Smile
Are you concerned that you could be struggling with a cavity? Heightened sensitivity, even deep discoloration, can be a warning sign of dental decay. Of course, cavities aren’t the only reason people require restorative dentistry. Trauma to a tooth, whether there is visible damage or not, can often cause intrinsic damage to teeth. Untreated, even minor issues like a chip can lead to increasing discomfort, and eventually painful infections. Fortunately, this can be prevented with prompt restorative treatment. That is why it is so important to schedule a dental visit at the first indication that your smile could be in trouble. (more…)
Is Your Smile Receiving Proper Dental Care?
Are you concerned that there is more you should be doing to help care for your smile? Your preventive dentist can help care for your teeth during professional exams, of course. But have you considered that he or she could also help supply you with a variety of tips that can be used to help protect your teeth, at-home as well? Healthy habits can help prevent the acidic erosion that is characteristic of dental caries, or cavities, as they are most commonly called. Healthy dental habits can also help you better protect your gums, which are essential to a beautiful and healthy smile. So, why not take time to learn more about your oral health, and the simple preventive steps that can be taken to better protect it between dental cleanings? After all, protecting your smile should be a top priority. Luckily it doesn’t have to be a complicated or even time-consuming task! (more…)
Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?
Do you ever wonder how important dental care really is for kids? Many parents have questions about the necessity of routine dental care for young children, and even the function of baby teeth, in general. Unfortunately, this can actually contribute to lifelong struggles with poor oral health, since the habits children form will either serve them well, or poorly, for years to come. Baby teeth are an important part of one’s oral health, in general. So, as a parent, it is important that you teach your kids about the importance of good dental hygiene, healthy eating, and also that you take them for routine preventive visits with their family dentist, so they can enjoy beautiful and healthy smiles, as they grow. (more…)
Do You Have Questions About Dental Implants?
Losing your teeth can be an embarrassing problem. You may be tempted to hide your smile, but instead you should talk to a dentist. We can help replace a lost tooth with a lifelike prosthetic. Do you have questions about dental implants? How are they placed?
How Can You Better Care for Your Smile?
Sure, you brush your teeth twice a day, as recommended by your dentist? But do you sometimes worry that you should be doing even more to protect one of your greatest physical assets, your smile? If so, it is time to take a deeper look at what excellent oral care really requires, and whether or not you are taking all the steps necessary to truly keep your smile healthy. The good news is that proper preventive care is not complicated or even time consuming. It just requires some smart choices, both at-home and when visiting your general dentist. (more…)
Are You A Good Example for Your Kids?
Do you sometimes wonder if you are setting a good example for your kids? Particularly when it comes to your oral health, do you ever worry that you should perhaps be doing more to teach them about the importance of good dental hygiene, and the need for professional care? While it is important to make sure your kids brush and floss their own teeth, make sure you are also setting a great example, as a parent, of what it means to carefully care for your smile, and also why it is so important to do so! Dental checkups and cleanings are essential preventive care, of course, but there are also important steps you can take at home to be a great dental role model. (more…)
Does Your Smile Need Restorative Treatment?
Are you suffering from sensitivity, lately, when you try to enjoy your meals or even drinks? From discomfort while trying to enjoy a cup of coffee, to downright pain when taking a bite of dessert, dental discomfort can make once enjoyable daily activities a source of frustration and embarrassment, instead. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case forever. Restorative dental treatment makes it possible to bounce back from many dental problems, often quickly and with confidence-inducing results. So if you suspect or know you are currently struggling with an issue like a cavity, why not speak with your dentist about how restorative treatment like a dental filling or dental crown could help you get back to enjoying your life, and meals, once again? (more…)
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