You’re going to hear a lot of things from a lot of people when you start talking about smile health details. Some friends will make you feel wonderful about your efforts in dental hygiene and professional smile care because they’re on top of the details, too. Others may tell you things you’ve never heard before that might either sound a little scary or that will have you wondering about whether you’ve been wasting your time all of these years when it comes to brushing, flossing, and visits. The truth is: You will always need to follow the same guidelines we have been suggesting for years! As for those claims you may hear, remember that there is often simple truth behind them.
Little Artists: Bracelet Making At IKEA
Do you find that you can get about halfway through IKEA with your kiddo without a problem but as exhausting as it can be for you, the trip often proves a bit too much for your little one? Why not make a quick pit stop during your shopping adventure to enjoy a kid-friendly event entitled Little Artists: Bracelet Making at IKEA? It will give everyone a chance to relax and get some very positive creative juices flowing.
FAQs: Toothpaste Without Waste
You don’t want to find out that you’re using far too little toothpaste which, in the end, means you’ve almost wasted your brushing session because you didn’t get enough on the brush or on your teeth! You also don’t want to find out that you’re using way too much, which means you may very well be blowing through many more tubes than you need to in a given month (which means creating waste and spending extra money). We can clear up the details in a second, so you know your toothpaste use during dental hygiene is right on track!
Serious Side Effects: Smoking
You know that when you smoke, it can cause serious problems for your oral health and beyond. However, beyond the initial treatable problem, are you fully aware of what can happen when the use of tobacco damages your oral tissues? By considering the serious consequences that smoking may cause or make worse, you may find that deciding your next cigarette is not worth it is much easier to do.
Your Gum Tissue: Seeing Red
When you’re seeing red as it applies to your gum health, this can be a big old warning flag letting you know something is wrong, you need to call us, and you may require care for something like gingivitis. However, does seeing red mean that you are definitely in need of urgent help for gum disease? Well…not necessarily! Let’s talk through some symptoms that may cross your path, what to think about them, and ultimately, what to do.
Cyclin’ With The Mayor: Lone Star Park Ride
Fancy a ride on your bicycle through the park? Like it better when you go on bike rides with friends? How about with our mayor? “What’s that?” you ask, perplexed. Yes, you read that correctly: You are invited to the second installment of a community Cyclin’ With The Mayor bike ride in which you really do get to ride bikes with community members and the mayor!
Overlooked Ways You Can Break Or Crack Your Teeth
You know that if you were to pick up a rock and bite into it, you’d break a tooth (which is why we suggest you avoid eating anything rock hard!). You know that if you accidentally run face first into something, you could end up with a broken tooth. However, did you realize there are some frequently overlooked ways you can cause this type of damage that might be very beneficial information for you to have? Review some potential culprits, so you can avoid them at all costs!
Flossing Your Smile: 3 Additional Benefits
You may know all about why you should use dental floss during dental hygiene. As we have certainly explained to you, it helps you remove the stuff that collects, hardens, and causes you to deal with unpleasant side effects like gingivitis and decay. If this isn’t quite enough to convince you to add flossing into your routine, then you may wish to consider three additional benefits that will remind you how powerful this portion of dental care really is for your smile!
Wisdom Teeth: Do They Have To Go?
You might find yourself under the impression that no matter what, wisdom teeth must be extracted. Then, one day, you wonder why this is the case. Perhaps you meet someone who has her third molars, who never had removal, and you marvel at this idea! Is it possible that some people require wisdom teeth removal, while others do not? How to determine who needs what? Fortunately, we can guide you through these details with great ease!
Why You Don’t Necessarily Need IV Sedation
When you think that dental sedation is something you would really like for yourself (or need, depending on the particular treatment), there may be part of you that wants to say, “Give me the IV sedation, doc! I want the strongest stuff you’ve got!” However, this is not necessarily the best approach or even necessary. We understand that when dental anxiety comes into play, your goal is to feel calm. Let’s talk about what to make of sedation and the level of relaxation you can achieve.
