You might remember from previous experiences with finding yourself under the weather that caring for your oral health usually falls down a few notches on your list of priorities. Instead, you feel comfortable remaining in bed and skipping dental hygiene, you stay hydrated with whatever tastes the best, and you just try to feel better again! While we know it’s tough to keep your teeth and gums as your number one concern when the cold or flu hits, we have some suggestions for doing your absolute best.
Veneers: How Does It All Work?
You might have some amazing things to say about porcelain veneers once you learn a bit about them. You have every right, of course, to feel this way! They can cover up a multitude of unsightly problems, while leaving you with a natural looking (much improved) smile. However, when asked about the process, you might find yourself falling silent. Yes, you know about their benefits but do you know what it’s like to receive them? If you’ve been feeling curious about this lately, let us fill you in.
3 Reasons To Drink Some Tap Water
Do you generally drink tap water? Or, do you find that you shy away from it because you assume it’s “not as good as” other water options, such as the packaged selections you can find in your local grocery store? If you’ve been giving this option for your hydration a bad wrap, we encourage you to consider some reasons to go ahead and pour yourself a nice tall glass (or to fill up a reusable bottle). It’s actually a good idea for your oral health!
Dry Mouth: It Could Happen To You
You might hear the term dry mouth and immediately pass it off as something that’s a side effect of those medications in television ads. What you might not realize is that 1. You might be taking a medicine that causes this issue as a side effect. Also, 2. Anyone can end up with this usually temporary problem that is treatable, that you might be able to address at home, and that can lead to some serious complications if you ignore it! Let’s help you get to know the details, so you’re ready if you end up with parched tissues.
Ready For A Dental Emergency?
Regardless of the type of dental emergency that happens to you, there’s an easy way to get yourself prepared. Hopefully, of course, this is not something you will ever need to deal with. However, if you find yourself with a broken tooth, severe pain, or otherwise, it’s always wise to have a plan on hand, so you don’t waste any time trying to figure out what to do. Consider helpful recommendations and you will be ready to snap into action if the moment ever calls for it.
Your Snoring Quiz: Do You Know What It Is?
Is there something frustrating to you about dealing with snoring without understanding why it’s happening, what you can do about it, and whether it’s a serious problem or just a minor annoyance? We understand! What you might not realize is that we see patients all the time who are dealing with the same sort of challenge. To help you make sense of this sleep interruption, we encourage you to take a quick quiz and to get in contact with us if you think you’re ready for treatment.
Pre-Visit Manners: What To Do
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 your head spinning and for which there are easy answers (which you can receive from our team!). While we suggest you simply ask us about these things, we would like to offer up a few suggestions.
Partial Dentures: What They Are (And Are Not)
When you begin examining your options for replacing one or multiple missing teeth (but not a full arch of teeth), you will find yourself faced with a variety of options. This is a relief, of course, until you realize that there’s a lot to learn (and time’s a-wastin’). When the term partial denture crosses your path, you may wonder what to make of it. Is it the same thing as a bridge, for instance? What’s it do? Is it right for you? We can help clarify what a partial is … and is not … to get you started.
Quiz: When Your Child Swallows Toothpaste
There’s nothing quite like the moment when your child fails to spit out the toothpaste in his or her mouth and instead swallows it. Or the moment you discover your child found a tube of toothpaste and thought it would make a nice snack. To help calm your nerves and guide you through this potentially alarming moment (though of course, your little angels might not ever do such a thing!), we offer help in the form of a dental care quiz.
Your (Embarrassing) Hygiene Questions
You have some questions that you are just dying to ask us about dental hygiene … but you’re too embarrassed to ask. This is something we come across all the time! Patients want more information about something but they’re worried we will find the question silly or unimportant. Keep something very significant in mind: We are here to help you make good choices to protect your smile! No matter how small or big the inquiry, we would much rather that you ask and will always be willing to respond with helpful information! Let’s begin by covering the basics.
