Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?

Does Your Kid Need Dental Care?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…)

How Can You Better Care for Your Smile?

Can You Protect from Cavities?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?

Have You Set a Good Dental Example?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?

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…)

Dentist-Approved Treats for Halloween

Trick or Treat Candy AlternativesAre your kids already getting excited about Halloween fun, namely the many doors they’ll knock on for tricks, or treats? As a parent, are you feeling less than excited about the prospect of them binging on sugary treats, much less handing them out, yourself, at either your home or a Halloween bash? This year, why not stick to family dentist-approved alternatives to sugary treats, that way both you and your kids can smile about the fun items you’ll be handing out, knowing you won’t be putting their smiles in jeopardy? (more…)

Can Your Smile Be Restored Seamlessly?

Can Your Smile Be Restored Seamlessly?When you suspect you are struggling with a dental issue, it is important to seek restorative treatment promptly. Quick treatment can help to restore your comfort and confidence after a dental issue like a cavity, but it can also prevent the need for more extensive restoration, such as root canal therapy. While the teeth are strong, they cannot repair themselves the way the skin can, for instance. So if you are diagnosed with a dental cavity, often diagnosed through the use of an x-ray, a dental filling is a great smile solution, one that can help get you back to enjoying your normal activities without the discomfort associated with cavities. If you have other dental issues, a crown might be a wonderful, seamless smile restoration. (more…)

Can More Be Done to Protect Your Kids’ Smiles?

Can You Protect Your Kids' Teeth?Are you worried about your kids’ smiles? Many children struggle with dental decay, which can pose problems for their overall oral health, and can also cause discomfort. Fortunately, many dentists provide special preventive treatments with kids in mind, namely dental sealants that can help protect against acidic erosion that could lead to cavities. Combined with routine preventive visits to the family dentist, and some healthy habits formed at-home, these sealants can help better protect your children’s smiles, allowing them to enjoy better oral health as they grow! (more…)

Do You Believe Dangerous Dental Myths?

Do You Believe Dental MythsAs someone hoping to take great of your smile this year, have you considered that there could be dangerous misconceptions negatively impacting your oral health? When you believe common misconceptions about dental health, it can be difficult to properly protect your teeth and gums, much less to effectively prevent cavities and other common issues. Fortunately, your preventive dentist is a great source of information about what your smile really needs in order to stay healthy, and what more you can do to care for your smile between dental visits. (more…)

Can Your Tooth Be Saved?

Can Your Tooth Be Saved?Have you been suffering from dental discomfort for some time now? Are you unsure what is causing the pain, and even more concerned what can be done to stop it? Many people delay restorative treatment, for fear that extensive and invasive treatments will be the only way to help save damaged teeth. Some also worry about what their smiles will look like, following restorative dentistry. Fortunately, many modern dental restorations can be made to blend seamlessly within one’s natural smile, allowing for natural-looking and comfortable restorations. Best of all, in many cases restorative dental treatment makes it possible to save even badly damaged teeth! (more…)