By the time you’re done walking through the dental hygiene aisle and thinking about scheduling your next preventive dentistry visit, you may feel a little bit overwhelmed. After all – why should it be so hard to keep your smile in good shape? True, there are a lot of products out there and interesting options…. Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Fluoride Treatments: Q&A
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… Read more »
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…. Read more »
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… Read more »
Dental Checkups: Our Goals
Perhaps you know what to expect from your dental checkup. You know the types of instruments and equipment we will be using and you understand why you’re seeing us once every six month on a very general level. Since your oral health is important to you and we like for our patients to feel informed,… Read more »
Scheduling Preventive Visits: True Or False Quiz
Most patients will immediately answer, “Yes!” if we ask whether preventive dentistry is important. However, when we begin pressing a bit more, patients don’t necessarily have a solid handle on how often one should schedule an appointment. For instance, do you know whether different ages should see us as frequently? How about if you take… Read more »
Flossing: True-or-False Dental Quiz
When it comes to providing your teeth excellent preventive care, one item that is often overlooked is flossing. It’s like a final step that just seems like too much work but that is essential in protecting your teeth from the damage associated with tooth decay and gum disease. Wondering if when you do floss (which… Read more »
Gum Disease: Essential Info
Taking excellent care of your smile with preventive dentistry keeps gum disease at bay, as well as other oral concerns. Not quite sure what to make of this oral disease but you have heard it is quite serious? The good news is that keeping your gums in good health does not require difficult maintenance. However,… Read more »
Dental Checkups: What To Expect
You are probably completely confident with the notion that you schedule dental checkups so we can monitor the health of your smile. However, beyond that small morsel of information, you may find yourself hard-pressed to come up with a more detailed description of what you can expect from checkups. Because a checkup is an essential aspect… Read more »
Dental Cleanings: FAQs
When it comes to keeping your teeth and gums in excellent condition, you are probably aware of two things: First, you need to brush and floss your teeth every single day. Second, you need to schedule appointments with us for dental cleanings to keep your teeth in amazing health. However, beyond the basics, you may… Read more »
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