As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the things we enjoyed for 2015 and those aspects of our lives we would like to improve. When you’re a dental professional, a lot of those resolutions tend to center on preventive care and associated benefits. As a result, we like to review dental hygiene routines and habits with our patients to ensure they are ready for a wonderful 2016 that includes continued oral health. Allow us to ask a few questions to make sure your flossing is on track.
Party Planning With Prevention
Are you planning a holiday party this year but you are starting to feel stressed? Do you feel that every direction you turn and every decision you make is in some way damaging to your oral health and to that of your party guests? No worries, we have some helpful preventive care tips on hand that will minimize the risk associated with the foods and beverages you choose to serve. Keep in mind that rinsing after eating (followed by brushing 30 minutes later) is a surefire way to protect one’s oral health. In addition, some thoughtful choices can help.
Chronic Headaches? See Us ASAP.
Do you find that you are taking pain relievers on a surprisingly consistent basis to address your headaches? Are you doing things the way you always have (or have you been enjoying a more healthy lifestyle lately, but your head pain is the one thing that remains)? If so, it is important to realize that problems with your oral health can commonly result in headaches. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with us, so we can diagnose the underlying factor. For now, answer some quick questions to find out which dental-related issue might be affecting your daily comfort.
Garden Club Holiday Boutique
Are you a member of the Livonia Garden Club? Are you a gardening fanatic – or, perhaps someone with a brown thumb who still deeply adores plant life and all the beauty that nature has to offer? Whatever the case, the Garden Club is hosting an enjoyable upcoming event that will help you kick start (or add to) your holiday shopping.
Tips: Holiday Time TMJ Protection
Here comes your favorite time of year! Well, as far as the company and gifts are concerned, anyway. If you also feel extremely concerned as the holidays roll around because your TMJ disorder tends to worsen, we have some tips for you. Fortunately, by considering some simple ways to alleviate tension and irritation, you can treat your TMJs with the tender loving care they need. In addition, we always suggest you schedule a visit with us, so we can provide you with personalized suggestions and therapy to keep your oral health in excellent condition.
A Look at Dental Care Through the Centuries
In 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
If 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!
Ask Questions During Checkups
Do 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.
Operation Christmas Child
Do 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.
Quiz: Dental Cleanings
How 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.