Finding yourself faced with tooth sensitivity can make you feel a bit helpless. First, you probably don’t know why it’s happening. Second, you might not know if this is worth calling us about. Good news: It’s certainly an issue we need to hear about. While it might be a warning sign that you’re overdoing it… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Q&A: Smile Misalignment
Have you been looking at your smile in the mirror or feeling your teeth with your tongue, wondering if you suffer from misalignment? This is an issue that refers to the improper alignment of your teeth (and the way your top and bottom teeth fit together). In some instances, misalignment is a minor esthetic concern. In others,… Read more »
3 Tips For Protecting Your Jaw
Have you become familiar with the fact that your jaw health is not set in stone? Perhaps you have a friend or family member who recently required bone grafting to restore lost jaw tissue. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to avoid ever dealing with the deterioration of your jawbone. We offer up a few… Read more »
Q&A: Answering Your “When” Questions
We are often surprised to learn that our patients sometimes feel unsure about calling our practice when they need to speak with us. First, remember that our sole goal is to help you protect your oral health – as a result, if you have a question related to your dental care, contact us right away!… Read more »
Electric Toothbrushes: Should I Switch?
Have you always used a manual toothbrush but you keep hearing friends and family members mentioning how much an electric toothbrush benefits oral health? Perhaps you have been kicking around the idea of purchasing one for yourself but you wonder if the advantages are legitimate or if it’s just a bunch of hype. First, allow… Read more »
Which Drinks Are Smile Safe?
You may find yourself becoming more and more confused when it comes to making selections that are good for your oral health. As you may have noticed, in the world of dentistry things are not always black-and-white. Give us a moment to offer some clarification, so you can make confident choices according to your preferences.
Gum Disease Symptoms
The bad news about gum disease symptoms is that they often fail to occur when the problem begins. Unfortunately, the beginning stage (gingivitis) is the only part of this aggressive oral problem that we can completely clear, so your gum tissue returns to its naturally healthy state. Once the problem progresses into full periodontal disease,… Read more »
3 Qualities Of Effective Toothpaste
There are few moments more confusing – and often overwhelming – than standing in the hygiene aisle. This is particularly true when you simply want to quickly grab a tube of toothpaste and be on your merry way. Fortunately, if you are knowledgeable regarding helpful guidelines for picking effective toothpaste for your dental hygiene, you… Read more »
3 Reasons To Get Serious About Dental Care
We often find that patients begin to feel serious about dental care once something negative occurs, such as a cavity, gum disease, or otherwise. Unfortunately, waiting too long to commit to keeping your smile in excellent condition can result in easily avoidable complications. You might be surprised how effective preventive dentistry can be and why… Read more »
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Mess With Gum Disease
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… Read more »
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