Chewing is often a mindless task that you perform throughout the day, whether you’re eating a meal, snacking, or popping a piece of gum into your mouth. While you might not usually give it a second thought, we suggest that you do so right now! By becoming more familiar with the good and the bad in regard to your chewing habits, you’ll have a better understanding of additional ways to protect your oral health.
Your Restorative Care Refresher
You will find that the more you know about restorative care, the more you discover how detailed and helpful this area of dentistry can become. We suggest a refresher to ensure you are knowledgeable regarding the care you have at your disposal (should you need it). We would also like to make sure you know how to access it, so you never feel like coming in to repair your oral health is an exotic or luxurious idea. It is simply a necessary experience when you have a problem with your smile (and, fortunately, something that is easy for you to rely on).
Your Tooth Decay Prevention Kit
Do you feel like a cavity is something that seems to show up out of nowhere as though it were willed into existence? This is a common sensation among patients who think they are doing their best with dental hygiene and dental care in general (but who are overlooking some simple yet important details). While there’s not a specific prevention kit that includes everything out there that you need to prevent tooth decay, we can certainly instruct you on pulling together the tools you need to keep cavities from damaging your smile. Ready? Let’s talk prevention!
Do All That You Can To Avoid Periodontal Problems
When you are instructed to protect your periodontal health, this might sound like the type of thing that you’re sure applies to someone but probably not to you. As a matter of fact, this is something that should concern everyone. While it might sound a bit exotic, it’s not. It just refers to your need to keep your gums healthy, which will subsequently protect your other supportive tissues. Ready to find out more regarding why this is so important and how to handle it? Let’s go!
Dental Health: Beware The Seasonal Favorites
While you start seeing “Beware! Ghosts!” signs and the like in neighbors’ front yards who are decorating for Halloween, there’s something else you need to watch out for that doesn’t come with a caution sign. It’s the “seasonal favorite.” This comes in all shapes and sizes and is nearly always bad for your dental health. However, it’s often masked as something that seems like a smart pick. Let’s make our way through some examples, so you see what we mean.
Dental Hygiene: Fast Facts
When you speak with us about dental hygiene, you know what we’re referring to: Brushing your teeth and flossing your teeth, of course. However, have you ever dug any deeper, thinking long and hard about why you’re doing it, how you should be doing it, what it’s going to help with, and more? If not, take a moment to stroll through some fast facts to get your thoughts on the matter headed in the right direction.
Your Cosmetic Dentistry Refresher
Are you someone who has been considering cosmetic dentistry for a while but you’re not sure you can easily distinguish between one treatment and the next? It’s important to keep in mind that when you feel ready to come in to talk about the way your smile looks, you don’t need to come in with a full set of cosmetic-related knowledge. We can help you become familiar with options along the way. However, if you’re interested in getting to know the basics, we understand wishing to feel informed. Let’s fill you in on those essentials with a quick refresher.
3 Misconceptions About Dental Fillings
Do you find that you are worried about coming in for a dental filling because you have heard some pretty concerning or outlandish stuff about this treatment? The good news is that they provide you with an exceptional repair for a tooth that has a cavity. To help you feel more optimistic (and to clear up your confusion), we offer some frequently posed misconceptions and the factual reality behind them.
3 Reasons To Feel Better About Tooth Loss
Are you feeling a bit blue because you have lost a tooth? Perhaps you have lost more than one tooth. The good news is that you don’t have to feel bad about tooth loss. You can instead choose to feel motivated and excited about all that the future holds! Having a hard time accomplishing this? Take a few reasons to feel better to heart, so you can put that smile back on your face.
2 Primary Ways To Make Your Smile Whiter
If you’re mostly happy with your smile but you feel it could really use some help in the vibrancy department, we invite you to come on in. Depending on the problem at hand, we will provide you with cosmetic dentistry options or other solutions that will nudge your smile away from its dim appearance and transform it into a glowing feature. Curious about what all of these options might entail? Let’s begin breaking down possible paths with the two general approaches to improving your smile shade.