A Look at Dental Care Through the Centuries

dental care through the centuriesIn today’s world of dentistry, our collective dental knowledge of is vast enough to require separate dental specialties to address the numerous aspects of oral health. For instance, endodontists deal specifically with issues concerning the interior of the tooth (i.e., tooth pulp infections, severely damaged teeth, root canal treatments, etc.), while periodontists address concerns of gum tissue damage and infection. With such a vast wealth of knowledge, one may wonder just how we came to learn so much about dental health through the centuries. (more…)

Blessings In A Backpack

bowlingIf the gift of giving is the aspect of holiday time you love most, you likely look for ways to provide some extra joy during this season. Fortunately, in addition to giving presents to friends and loved ones, there’s an enjoyable upcoming event that will provide assistance to a non-profit raising money to address weekend childhood hunger. Learn more, so you can take part!

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Ask Questions During Checkups

womantalkbubbleDo you know exactly what’s happening during each step of your dental checkup? Are you curious about other aspects of this preventive care visit, such as how often you should come back to see us? Perhaps other inquiries are floating around in your mind regarding your preventive dental care. You will be happy to learn – if you were not already aware – that your checkup is an opportunity to ask us your questions and to receive the professional, factual responses you have been seeking. Allow us to explain a bit more.

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Operation Christmas Child

puppytoyDo you love the holiday season in part because it is the season of giving? Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to contribute to children in other countries who do not have the opportunity to celebrate and open gifts? If so, this upcoming event is sure to be something you will embrace.

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Quiz: Dental Cleanings

quizgridHow much do you know about your dental cleanings and why you schedule them? Do you keep up with them consistently or do you tend to schedule your preventive care visits when you suddenly remember it’s been quite a while since you’re last trip to see us? Perhaps you’re not even quite certain how often you should be coming in. We suggest you take a quick – yet very informative – quiz to find out just how much you know about cleanings.

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Tips For Fresher Breath

tipsrainbowAsk a friend or loved one what to do about your bad breath, and you can be sure you will receive a variety of suggestions. Some may tell you about their favorite mouthwash, while others will insist you avoid certain foods. It’s true, of course, that pungent foods like garlic can result in immediate unsavory breath – however, it should go away if it’s just the food. If you’re dealing with a chronic problem, however, the underlying issue may require you to revisit your daily dental hygiene – and it may require you to schedule a visit with us. Learn a bit more with some helpful tips.

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Quiz Your Periodontal Disease Knowledge

quizblueAre you fully informed about periodontal disease? Do you know what it takes to avoid it, how to identify symptoms, and when to schedule a visit with us if something seems slightly off? If you are not quite sure if you’re a gum-disease-knowledge master or if you still have a bit of education to soak up, we invite you to take a quick quiz. Fortunately, the more you know about keeping your gums in excellent condition, the easier it is to maintain a healthy, gorgeous smile for years to come.

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Preventive Dentistry: Your Guide

beginnerguidesignThe very basis of preventive dentistry is exactly what it sounds like – preventing problems from occurring. The great news about prevention is that it is effective and quite easy to accomplish as long as you are familiar with your options. First, keep in mind that an essential factor is your home care. As long as you are brushing twice daily and flossing once a day, you are fulfilling the dental hygiene necessary for a healthy smile. Then comes the professional preventive care, which performs those aspects of smile maintenance that you cannot address at home. We invite you to learn more about the comprehensive treatments we offer, so you feel secure about your ability to maintain excellent oral health.

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Q&A: Full Mouth Reconstruction

womanworriedWe see patients dealing with all manner of dental issues. When it comes to significant problems with your oral health, we would like you to know we are ready to help you. Your best option is to schedule a visit with us, so we can examine your smile and craft a personalized full mouth reconstruction care plan to address your needs. We will provide comprehensive improvement, so you may look forward to a beautiful, healthy grin. Learn a bit more with some quick questions and answers.

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Questions About Tooth Infections

Q&AbulletinWhen you think about an infected tooth, do you assume that the infection will be able to clear all on its own? Do you assume you would know if you were suffering from one immediately because it would probably be quite uncomfortable? How about restorative treatment to address the problem – are you familiar with root canal treatment and how it can address a tooth infection? If you’re not quite certain about the details but you’re quite aware that infections are serious business, we invite you to ask your questions! While an in-office discussion is always preferable, we are happy to begin by offering common questions and answers that will get you started.

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