There are all types of habits. Good ones, bad ones, in-between ones. When it comes to dental hygiene habits, the best ones are those that help keep your smile in excellent health. We would like to focus for a moment on your brushing habits. In this case, brushing is a good habit and can be… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
4 Common Questions About Dental Cleanings
If you’ve ever had a professional cleaning then you are probably at least somewhat clear about what happens during this preventive treatment. We remove plaque from your teeth and beneath your gumline and then we polish your smile, so it looks and feels refreshed. However, you may have some questions about dental cleanings that aren’t… Read more »
Preventing Gum Disease: 3 Simple Steps
Have you ever felt like you know a lot about keeping your teeth clean and healthy but maintaining gum health is a bit of a mystery? It’s certainly not an uncommon feeling, which is why we are presenting you with three simple steps that will help you avoid gum disease. The good news is that… Read more »
Skipping Preventive Visits Is Risky Business
Like many things, when you’re not suffering from any obvious dental problems, it’s easy to forget about different aspects of upkeep required to keep your smile in optimal health. However, when a cavity makes an appearance, you may find that you snap into action, quickly determining what you can do to solve the problem and… Read more »
Q&A: Detecting Tooth Decay With DIAGNOdent
Have you ever been shocked to find out you had a cavity? Perhaps you have long wondered why there isn’t some magical way to discover the tooth decay the moment it begins, rather than once you have a significant hole in your tooth. Or, maybe you’re one of the fortunate few who have never experienced… Read more »
Dental Sealants: What to Expect
If you have scheduled a dental visit with us for your child, you have probably already come across the preventive treatment called “sealants.” While you likely spend a good deal of your time focused on researching and selecting care options for your little one to promote excellent health, the world of pediatric dentistry may still… Read more »
Dental Checkups: Keep These Things In Mind
Your dental checkups protect your smile, acting as a main component of your preventive care. However, you may not think much about your checkups – in some cases, this may be another type of appointment you show up for during your lifetime that becomes completely routine. While our primarily goal is ensuring you visit us… Read more »
What Exactly Is A Dental Cleaning?
You’re probably aware that the foundation of excellent dental care is build upon preventive visits to our practice in addition to consistent home care. However, just because you know we suggest six-month dental cleanings and checkups does not necessarily mean that you know what to expect. For some patients, feeling informed adds a level of… Read more »
Preventive Dentistry: Maintaining Oral Health
Your smile is composed of living tissue, including your jawbone, teeth, gums, and surrounding supportive structures. Within your mouth lives plaque, which sticks to your teeth on a daily basis. The bacteria within plaque release acids while they digest carbohydrates that they feed on in your mouth. When your tissues are exposed to these acids,… Read more »
Concerns We Look for During Checkups
Did you know that we suggest you visit us once every six months for a dental checkup? You have likely heard us recommend that you schedule your next appointment the moment you get up from our chair and there’s a good reason for that. During your preventive visits, we have the ability to monitor your… Read more »