Of course, with just about anything these days, there appears to be a searchable, do-it-yourself (DIY) option for something you need to accomplish. Whether it’s home improvement, a makeup look, or otherwise, you’ll find it on the internet. While there are some DIY techniques that can be extremely helpful, we never suggest this for your smile care. We strongly encourage you to leave the dentistry to us! Need something? Just give us a call.
What you want from your toothpaste is simple. You want it to taste good and you want it to work, so you know the time you spend on dental care at home every day is actually paying off! Otherwise, it would feel like brushing and flossing just wasn’t worth the effort. So, when it comes to your toothpaste in particular, you want to know what to buy, what your perspective should be, etc. We happen to be very helpful in this department!
What’s there to learn about electric toothbrushes that might help you decide one way or the other whether this dental hygiene appliance is right for you? If you’re not exactly sure what to ask us but you are equally unsure whether you should transition from manual to electric (or vice versa), then we think our frequently asked questions session may be of great help! Of course, there’s always time during a visit to gain additional knowledge, as well.
Do you know what you can do on a daily basis to brighten up your smile? Are you clear regarding what does work and what does not work, when what you want is some truly remarkable improvement when it comes to the shade of your teeth? As we’re talking about achieving a very vivid grin, it’s important to talk about colors you wear, whether teeth whitening is right for you, and more. Let’s get you started! Take our quiz.
There are things you should remember about flossing your teeth to keep your oral health safe. Of course, there are the usual details: You actually need to do it daily, you shouldn’t rush it, and you shouldn’t push too hard. Beyond the usual stuff you hear, however, there are some things you might be overlooking that are actually quite significant. To ensure you’re having a good experience and that you are truly benefitting your smile, we ask that you consider some helpful reminders.
Part of your efforts in maintaining a healthy smile include doing your best to keep tooth decay at bay. When you understand how to recognize this problem with your teeth and how to prevent cavities from developing, it makes protecting yourself from damage very simple. When you aren’t well educated on the topic, it can make matters much more challenging and even frustrating. Make sure you feel educated by beginning with our decay detection quiz.
Your tooth hurts and you immediately think the following to yourself: “Oh no! My tooth must be decayed or infected!” While this frequently is the case, it’s not always the answer. Since you can’t simply guess on your own, this is the very obvious reason that we typically instruct our patients to come in when a toothache happens. What you may be overjoyed to discover is that you might show up and we may have some other diagnosis for you! Ready to find out what it could include? Let’s get started with a couple possibilities.
We know that as you reach for your toothpaste in the morning and the evening, you may find yourself faced with a moment similar to that which many of our patients have experienced: You suddenly wonder if fluoride is safe for your oral health, if you should worry about fluorosis, and where on earth to find legitimate, reliable answers. Of course, the answer to that final concern is: Ask us! We’ll give you the information you require. For everything else, get a bit of a head start with our quiz.
What’s that? You have a cavity but you don’t really feel the urgency regarding scheduling and coming in for a dental filling? Why not? From our perspective, if you understand tooth decay, you will immediately feel the need for speed when it comes to getting your filling completed. Let’s see how well informed you are at the moment with a brief filling quiz. It will help shed light on the significance of not dragging your feet when you require restorative care.
Are you a bit of a soda fanatic? Do you have your favorite flavors, your particular brand loyalties, and then the stuff that you’ll only drink if there’s nothing else that you like around? What would you say if we were to inform you that none of your selections (though delicious) are safe for your oral health? Would you frown and consider switching to diet? What would you say if we then told you that diet soda is bad, too? Well, if you don’t know why this is the case but we’ve got your attention, now is the time to learn more!