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 to change, how to make sure you’re doing a wonderful job, and more. We, of course, are happy to respond with helpful answers that will let you feel nice and confident about your smile (and your baby’s smile, too).
Baby Teeth: The Little Details
Do you know what baby teeth are? They’re the first set of teeth that show up on the scene as your little one teethes and a smile begins to appear. While you might already be familiar with these details of children’s oral health, you might not know very much more about first teeth. For instance, are they significant or do they act more as unimportant placeholders? How long are they going to hang around? We have some helpful answers, so you know what to expect.
Is A Bridge Right For You? Ask Yourself These Questions.
When you’re making up your mind as you learn which potential tooth replacement options are (or are not) right for you, you’ll likely focus some of your time learning about dental bridges. As a result, some questions are probably going to follow. Since we have worked with many patients over the years, we can quickly collect questions frequently asked about nearly any dental-related topic you can imagine. For now, let’s consider a few such inquiries that will help you along on your journey toward replacing teeth.
Dental Contouring: Question Lightning Round
Wondering if the seemingly magical cosmetic treatment called dental contouring that you’ve stumbled across is really all you’ve heard that it is? We understand not wanting to be disappointed and worrying that a treatment is too good to be true. The good news with contouring is that it really does offer a wealth of benefits that can help you transform your smile into a feature that looks much more pleasing. Consider a quick question and answer lightning round for help!
3 Ways To Improve Your Chewing
Are you experiencing problems in the chewing department? If you’re looking for a way to achieve effective chewing, there’s probably something off with your oral health. As a result, we suggest you contact us immediately to set up an appointment. We will then be able to determine whether you need a treatment to address an existing concern, if you need some simple suggestions for an easy-to-remedy problem, or otherwise. Let’s explore a few ways we might be able to improve your ability to successfully break down food.
3 Tips For Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is coming up in a jiffy, which means you will be meticulously (or chaotically, depending on whether you’re a procrastinator or not) packing for your holiday vacation. While you will certainly remember your clothing and your tickets, you might overlook some important details. Namely, we find that patients commonly arrive at their destination only to realize they left behind very important oral health products. Allow us to share our tips with you, which we have gathered from years of working with patients who have passed along their harrowing tales!
Let’s Talk: The Benefit Of Bonding
What is the problem with your smile? Do you wish you had access to dental tissue you could glue in place just so to make individual teeth look better (and as a result, make your entire smile look much more pleasing)? If this is the case, you might be in store for a surprise: Dental bonding offers benefits in line with your needs. Not sure what to make of this cosmetic treatment but you’re certainly ready for a change? Let’s cover the basics.
Are Veneers Right For Me?
Have you found that you are certainly a fan of the benefits you’ve been hearing about veneers? However, are you also spending time asking, “Are porcelain veneers right for me?” You will quickly find that you are in good company with many other patients who like what they hear, immediately wonder if veneers are within reach, and who are seeking answers. Fortunately, getting a good idea of your candidacy is simple. Of course, for verification, come on in for a visit.
Teeth Whitening: Let’s Talk Basics
When you don’t like the way your smile looks because of the shade of your teeth, it’s time you turn to professional dental care. Fortunately, a major benefit of cosmetic care is the fact that it offers a multitude of ways to address discolored teeth, so you can enjoy a white smile. As you might have guessed, a common method of making this improvement is relying on teeth whitening. If you’re new to this treatment, we encourage you to get started by learning about the basics. Of course, it’s also a good plan to schedule a consultation, too!
Flossing Rumors Q&A: Do I Need To Do It?
When you hear even the tiniest rumor that you might not need to floss your smile to protect your oral health (yes, you read that right: It is only a rumor) you may be ready to toss out the floss and throw a party! However, before you get too excited and quickly find yourself back in the dental hygiene aisle repurchasing your floss, we encourage you to consider some very important information on the topic. We’ve got the essential details covered with a brief yet enlightening Q&A session.
