No parent wants to see his or her child in pain, particularly from avoidable problems like dental cavities. Sadly, nearly one third of school-aged children in America will struggle with dental decay, even though it is avoidable with proper preventive care. While brushing is a good start, there are actually several steps you can and should be taking to help protect your kids’ smiles. That way, they can continue to enjoy dental comfort, and you can continue enjoying their cavity-free smiles! (more…)
What Foods Should You Avoid for a Healthy Smile?
The start of a new year, often means renewed efforts to eat healthier and exercise more. But in the quest for overall health, many people neglect dental care, which can be important to maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile. If you want to protect your teeth and gums, it is important to care for your smile through regular dental hygiene, but also through smart choices at-home and in visiting the dentist. (more…)
Do You Keep a Proper Dental Hygiene Routine?
As you started this new year, did you find yourself wondering if you are doing all you can to keep yourself healthy, and feeling great, in 2017? If so, you might have looked at your diet, and exercise routine, and might have already made any necessary changes accordingly. But have you examined your dental care routine? Many people overlook their dental health, potentially taking for granted their healthy smiles, only to struggle with cavities and other dental problems, down the road. You can help avoid most oral health threats, though, by simply taking proper care of your teeth and gums. That is best done through a combination of daily hygiene and routine professional checkups and cleanings! (more…)
Could You Smile Confidently with Restorative Dentistry?
Do you feel like you have lost a great deal of time lately, because of sensitivity or discomfort caused by dental problems? Are you unable to enjoy daily actives like coffee breaks with friends, or even dinner with your family, all because of increased sensitivity caused by a potential cavity or other oral health issues? Postponing dental visits can cause issues to worsen, with time and wear. That said, the great news is that even if you are struggling with a dental problem like a cavity or a chip or crack, restorative dentistry can help improve your comfort and the look of your smile. Yes, modern restorative dentistry can help you get back to enjoying your life again, and all the fun – and food – that comes with it! (more…)
Did You Know? A Dental Quiz
Do you ever wonder how much you really know about oral care? Do you have questions you are simply too embarrassed to ask your dentist? Maybe you already feel pretty confident in your dental knowledge, and the care you are taking to protect your smile. Whatever the case, though, it is never a bad idea to brush up on one’s understanding of preventive care and what is really required to best protect the smile from common threats like cavities and gum disease. (more…)
Does Your Doggie Need Dental Care?
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…)
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