Dental Floss: Common Questions

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dentalflossmeasuringHow much do you really know about the dental floss you are using to clean your teeth? Are you certain that you’re making the best decision regarding your flossing habits, so you are making the most of your preventive care at home? Don’t worry – you are not supposed to magically know this information. If you have not yet been instructed on the wonderful art of flossing your teeth, then you have a bit more to find out. If you have, however, then you just might know all there is to know. Allow us to answer some commonly asked questions, so you are certain you’re doing your best.

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filed under: Preventive Dentistry

When Is It Time For A Visit?

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date31Deciding when to pick up the phone and call us to schedule your visit is often something that can cause hesitation. For instance, some patients are unsure when to schedule preventive care visits and how often. Others wonder how long they should allow a toothache to bother them before scheduling an appointment. Rather than leaving your dental care as a guessing game, we suggest you consider some helpful guidelines, so you feel comfortable contacting us and caring for your smile.

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Important Things About Cavities

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important things about cavitiesCavities affect more people than any other chronic dental health issue, but they are still widely misunderstood in many important areas. For instance, many patients still believe that sugar is the main reason they develop cavities, or that their risk of cavities decreases as they grow older.

The truth, though, is that tooth decay and cavities can affect virtually anyone, and can development from a variety of factors that includes much more than just sugar. The good news, however, is that cavities are highly preventable good hygiene and proper dental care. (more…)

filed under: Restorative Dentistry, Tooth Decay/Cavities

Compelling Reasons To Schedule Checkups

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dentalcheckupDo you typically follow our suggestions for your oral health but you are having a hard time feeling motivated to schedule your dental checkup? We often come across patients who are dedicated to their home dental hygiene but are not quite clear about what makes scheduling preventive visits so important. We encourage you to consider some compelling reasons to keep up with checkups – you can expect a healthy smile as a result.

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry

Tips For Successful Home Hygiene

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tipslineHave you been wondering whether your home hygiene is the best it can be? Perhaps you are certain you have chosen an effective toothbrush and toothpaste. However, maybe you don’t know how frequently to brush your teeth. It is even possible that you have been flossing regularly but you’re wondering if your flossing is on target. Whatever the case, we encourage you to consider some simple tips for successful dental hygiene at home.

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Tips: Avoiding The Need For Restorative Care

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tipsrainbowHave you been wondering if there’s some magical way to protect your teeth that you have been overlooking? After all, you brush your teeth twice a day – you even floss every day! You visit us once every six months for your preventive checkup and cleaning. Shouldn’t this mean your teeth remain in excellent condition? Unfortunately, while these aspects of prevention help you avoid tooth decay and restorative care like fillings, they don’t protect you from all types of potential physical damage. Do yourself a favor – consider some tips that will help you keep your teeth in one piece.

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Q&A: Dental Implant Lingo

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q&arainbowIf you have been seeking out ways to address your tooth loss, you will quickly discover that dental implants will require you to learn a whole new set of terms. First, allow us to say that we certainly applaud individuals who take their teeth replacement education seriously. However, we understand that familiarizing yourself with the details in the midst of learning new vocabulary can become quite frustrating. Do yourself a wonderful favor and take a break. Allow us to provide you with answers to questions patients frequently ask us about implant-related words, so you can move forward with the knowledge you need.

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filed under: Replacing Lost Teeth, Restorative Dentistry

Simple Tips For Avoiding Extractions

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tipshelpfullightbulbMany patients are okay with the idea of receiving a variety of restorative treatments because it means retaining their natural teeth. However, when it comes to tooth removal, patients often become quite hesitant. After all, an extraction will leave you with the need for a tooth replacement. When compared with other treatments like fillings or crowns, an extraction becomes more complicated and certainly more costly. As a result, we suggest that all patients learn more about some simple ways to avoid dental extractions. Fortunately, protecting and keeping your natural teeth is generally quite simply.

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Questions And Answers: Root Canals

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Q&AskyThere is a particular restorative treatment that typically comes with the greatest amount of questions when we recommend it. Can you guess what it is? If you said, “root canal” then you are spot on. You see, root canal treatment is completely comfortable and has the ability to rescue your tooth. Unfortunately, by the time patients make it to our practice, they have often heard an extremely mixed bag of misinformation. Rather than rely on hearsay, we suggest you consider the information we provide, so you can feel relieved, happy that you can keep your tooth, and confident about your appointment.

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Reasons We Place Dental Crowns

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dentalcrownThe world of restorative dentistry is a vast and interesting one. Have you just begun learning about the variety of treatments we offer to repair damaged teeth (in addition to infections and even missing teeth)? If so, you will find that we have many methods of returning you to a beautiful, healthy smile. When it comes to why we suggest dental crowns, you will again discover that there’s more than meets the eye. In addition to covering a significantly damaged tooth, this restoration offers versatile support for multiple reasons.

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filed under: Restorative Dentistry