Do you occasionally find yourself involved in a discussion with friends regarding how to prepare for your dental visit? One friend says there’s no point in brushing before your appointment because we are going to clean your teeth anyway. Another says that it’s good manners to brush first. These are the details that can leave… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Oral Health And Pregnancy: Essential Knowledge
With pregnancy comes a long, long list of inquiries. Particularly with a first pregnancy comes a long list of questions about things you have simply never needed to consider before. For instance, you might wonder if your expectant state is going to affect your oral health, if your usual dental hygiene is going to need… Read more »
3 Perks Of Our Practice
When you find yourself looking for a dental practice you can think of as your safe place because it offers everything you need (including relaxing, compassionate care), the search can feel endless. Fortunately, whether you’re a new or existing patient, you may be surprised by the perks we offer (which can help you decide to call… Read more »
Cutting Sugar Out Of Your Diet
Cutting sugar out of your diet is not only good for your dental health, it is good for your overall health. Too much sugar not only contributes to tooth decay and periodontal disease, it also contributes to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Although you can make the distinction between natural sugars and added sugar,… Read more »
How Important Is Your Tooth Root?
Remember the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” Well, that seems the way it is for our tooth roots, wouldn’t you say? How many of us actually think about the roots of our teeth? Most people focus on the crowns of their teeth. The part of the tooth structure that people see. The part… Read more »
What Makes Dental Plaque Dangerous?
The uncomfortable feeling of plaque building and sticking to your teeth should prompt you to brush your teeth often. However, the most disturbing thing about dental plaque isn’t how it feels, but rather what it hides—specifically, over 600 different kinds of oral bacteria. A few of these strains are particularly worrisome because they can produce… Read more »
Causes of Tooth Loss
Tooth loss can mean something different to everyone. For those who still retain all of their teeth, it may seem like an obscure concept. For those who’ve lost a single tooth, it may seem important to replace them, but not so much an emergency. Yet, for those who have lost a significant amount of teeth,… Read more »
Is TMJ Disorder Causing You Trouble?
You know you should see your dentist if your tooth gives you problems, or if you want to improve your smile, but did you know that your dentist may also be able to help treat soreness and pain in your jaw and face? Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, are the large joints in front of… Read more »
Has Your Gingival Tissue Become An Issue?
Are you unhappy with your smile? Is it because your teeth look too small? Is there more pink than white? Is your gingival tissue overtaking your smile? Some people have what is referred to as a “gummy” smile. That means they have excess gingival tissue (gum tissue). A gummy smile can make your teeth look… Read more »
How Often Do You Floss?
While you may brush your teeth twice each day – are you really flossing as often as you’re supposed to? The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends flossing your teeth at least one time every day. For some reason, people often struggle to floss this regularly, although it’s a vital part of your oral hygiene. Without… Read more »