Patients often think that as long as they eventually treat periodontal disease, they will be just fine. Unfortunately, there are some significant and pressing reasons we suggest you seek periodontal treatment the very moment you recognize something is not quite right with your gums. By getting to know these concerns, you will feel more motivated to give us a call if your gums look swollen, red, purple, if they bleed, or if anything else out of the ordinary occurs.
Quiz: Brushing Your Tongue
How confident are you in your dental hygiene routine that you practice on a daily basis? Are you certain about every aspect of preventive care? If you are extremely confident then you can answer “yes” or “no” without hesitating when we ask the following question: Should you brush your tongue every day? Not quite sure what the answer is? Curious about the associated details? Find out everything you need to know with a quick and explanatory quiz.
Dental Floss: Common Questions
How 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.
When Is It Time For A Visit?
Deciding 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.
Important Things About Cavities
Cavities 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…)
Compelling Reasons To Schedule Checkups
Do 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.
Tips For Successful Home Hygiene
Have 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.
Tips: Avoiding The Need For Restorative Care
Have 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.
Q&A: Dental Implant Lingo
If 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.
Simple Tips For Avoiding Extractions
Many 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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