How much do you know about fluoride treatments? Are you under the impression that they are specifically for young children but completely inappropriate for adults? Perhaps you’re not sure why they exist at all, which makes it difficult for you to say “yes” or “no” during your child’s dental appointment. The good news is that incorporating fluoride into your family’s dental care can protect your smiles. The better news is that we are happy to answer your questions, so you can make confident preventive care choices for both yourself and your little ones.
FAQs About Dental Sealants
Perhaps upon learning about the benefits of dental sealants for your child’s smile, you instantly become enamored with this exceptional preventive treatment. However, with instant excitement sometimes comes a drop-off period when reality sets in and you recognize you have a bunch of questions that you need answered before you can commit to a particular procedure. No problem! We are happy to answer your inquiries about sealants. The sooner you feel knowledgeable and confident, the sooner we can effectively seal and protect the chewing surfaces of your child’s back teeth. Definitely a win-win.
Questions You Should Ask (Even If You’re Shy)
We know that even if you feel comfortable about your dental care visits, you may still feel a bit shy or distracted during your appointment. We are also all too familiar with the fact that as a result, patients commonly have things they would like to ask us about but aren’t sure if their preventive care visits are the right times to ask questions. You should know: During your dental checkup and cleaning is the best time to bring up inquiries, concerns, and to ask for demonstrations. Wondering where to begin? Consider some questions we are always happy to answer and go from there.
Q&A: Caring For Dental Implants
If you’re thinking about replacing missing teeth with dental implants, you may find that you feel completely certain about the benefits associated with this tooth replacement solution. However, there may be other aspects of implants that cause you to feel somewhat worried about giving us a final, “yes” to move ahead with treatment. In many cases, patients are simply concerned that the future dental hygiene requirements will become too complex or time consuming. Rest easy – caring for your smile will remain straightforward and simple.
3 Reasons For Dental Extractions
If we suggest a dental extraction to protect your oral health, you can rest easy knowing we have done everything we can to find a solution to keep your tooth right where it is. Not sure you’re familiar with the reasons behind extractions? By becoming more familiar with some common types of concern or damage that may require you to say goodbye to a permanent tooth, you will have a clearer appreciation for this treatment. Keep in mind – we will plan the replacement of your tooth, as well, so you can look forward to a complete, gorgeous, healthy smile.
Problems With Avoiding Root Canal Treatment
Your instinct when you learn that you have an infected tooth may be to run and hide. Unfortunately, attempting to avoid your root canal treatment may bring with it dire consequences. First, let us reassure you that this restorative treatment to save your tooth is exceptionally comfortable. You can expect a numb tooth and surrounding tissues, thanks to local anesthetic. We also offer sedation dentistry, so if you feel quite nervous about treatment, you can instead experience a very relaxing visit. As for scheduling and keeping your appointment, we encourage you to learn more about the potential problems that can occur with postponement.
The Benefits of Porcelain Dental Crowns
A dental crown, which is a replica of the top portion of your tooth, is designed to accomplish a number of different things, depending on your exact needs. If a tooth is cracked or misshapen, then a crown can improve its appearance and/or protect it from further damage. If your tooth has recently received a tooth filling or root canal therapy, then a custom crown can fortify the tooth so it can continue to function. Whatever your need is, there are often several benefits of porcelain dental crowns that make them the preferable choice for restoring your tooth. (more…)
Fillings: Schedule Yours Right Away
When it comes to restorative care, we typically suggest that you make (and keep) your appointment as soon as possible. We find, however, that when it comes to fillings, patients often have a very laid-back reaction, feeling that addressing tooth decay is not something that requires immediate action. This could not be further from the truth. By learning more about why receiving an immediate dental filling is important, you may feel compelled to act with urgency the next time you learn you have a cavity, so you can keep your smile in top-notch condition.
Restorative Dentistry Quick Guide
Did you know that if you break your tooth, if something goes wrong (like a cavity), or if you need other types of repairs, we offer restorative dentistry to solve your problem? You may have answered, “yes” but that does not mean you’re fully aware of the long list of restorative treatments we offer to improve your smile when things are not going so well. Whether you currently need help fixing a concern or simply like to feel educated and prepared, learning more about what you can expect from us can shed light on how well protected we keep your smile.
Learn About Oral Sedation: FAQs
When you’re looking for a way to achieve a more relaxing experience at your dental visit, it’s important that you take a detailed look at your options. We offer a variety of sedation dentistry solutions that will assist you in feeling extremely calm, while you find yourself enjoying dental care that is tranquil rather than stress inducing. If you’ve been doing a bit of research, you may have come across an option called oral sedation. By allowing us to answer your questions about this type of sedative, you will become more familiar with which type of sedation will work best for your particular needs.
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