2 Lies You Tell Yourself About Fillings

There are some lies you may be telling yourself about dental fillings. Of course, you’re not doing this intentionally. You may be trying to rationalize reasons it’s okay for you to just avoid coming in for care to address tooth decay (even though you really do need treatment). You may have heard rumors. Or, you may just feel a little upset that you have a cavity. Remember, though, that if you begin taking excellent care of your teeth, you may avoid cavities in the future! For now, let’s run through a couple little lies you may have begun to believe, so you can instead feel positive about scheduling time for your much needed filling.

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3 Times To Clean Your Hands

There are some obvious times that you should clean your hands. Perhaps you’ve just prepped a meal and you’ve touched beef or poultry. Time to wash your hands! Maybe you’ve just used the restroom. Again, time to wash your hands! However, what about other instances when cleaning your hands will help protect your oral health? If this is not something you have already considered, then it just might be time to do so!

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Dry Mouth: 2 Signs It’s Time To See Us

There are varying levels of dealing with dry mouth. You may experience it temporarily as the result of taking a course of medicine or due to congestion. Once you’re through with the meds and your congestion is gone, you may stop mouth breathing and your mouth will return to its usual self. However, you may find yourself on the other end of the spectrum, realizing that your oral tissues are dry and no matter what you do, they seem to be staying that way! Consider a couple times it might be best to simply come in to see us.

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Tips: When You’re Awaiting Your Visit For…

Have you scheduled a dental care visit with us? When you’re coming in for a particular issue, whether it’s discomfort, discoloration, or otherwise, we generally advise you to take it easy. We know you may feel like you should be doing something proactive but, to the contrary, it’s usually best to take a hands off approach! Learn more about what we mean.

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Free Tax Help

Maybe you have always done your own taxes but this year, you have some questions. Perhaps you have never done them yourself, so you are not sure where to begin. If you need help, never fear: The Free Tax Help event is here!

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Flossing Frustration: We Can Help!

It’s one thing to avoid flossing because you are simply never in the mood to do it. It’s another thing to floss and practice dental hygiene as you are supposed to but to find yourself up against some serious frustration! To help you maintain the level of personal dental care you’re dedicated to, we encourage you to stay the course. Rather than become too upset by challenges, remember that there are solutions for everything. Check in with us and you will find that simple answers are just around the corner.

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Like Ice As A Snack? Time To Change!

You may find that when you’re feeling hungry or just want to nibble on something, it seems that reaching for a cup full of ice is a good idea. Or, when summer is in full swing, eating ice is refreshing and absolutely free of calories. Plus, you know that water is neutral in its pH, which means it is perfectly safe for your oral health. So, why might we be telling you that this is not a wise idea if you want to protect your teeth? Well, it’s all about the form that your H2O is in! Discover more.

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Teeth Whitening: 3 Time-Related Details

There are quite a lot of questions to ask when you’re thinking that it may be time for teeth whitening. Since the list could become quite a long one, and since you may already have gotten answers to preliminary concerns, we would like to make the focus of today the detail of time! The “when” and “how long” of this cosmetic treatment to brighten up your grin can most certainly play into your final decision. Let’s get started!

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What To Do Today, Tomorrow, In Six Months

When it comes to a timeline and your dental care, you may find that you sometimes have trouble keeping a solid perspective. One second, you’re thinking about the bigger picture and you have plans to keep your oral health safe. The next, you notice you’ve missed brushing your teeth for the day and it’s been a couple years since your last visit. So, how to take smaller steps to ensure your success? It’s easy!

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