When you visit our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning, we know that your number one concern is if there is any decay or disease that would cause you to need treatment. If you properly clean and care for your teeth throughout the year you should be in good shape to avoid dental issues. However, there is something that can easily build up on your teeth and along the gumline that can lead to issues with your oral health – it is plaque.
From an early age, we have been taught about cleaning our teeth and the importance of oral health. Most adults try to follow the rules of proper brushing and flossing to assist with keeping tooth decay under control. However, many don’t understand the importance of healthy gums and how they can greatly impact not only your oral health, but your overall health as well.
For some of our patients, a visit to our office is not something they look forward to with joy and excitement. Many experience nervous feelings or fear over dental procedures and treatments.
We are so excited that spring is here! It’s the time of year when we feel energized and ready to get out in the world after slower winter months. It’s also a great time to freshen up our dental hygiene habits. We can get into a rut when it comes to taking care of our teeth and gums — it’s easy to avoid flossing or put off a routine cleaning. As with anything in our lives, though, we need some motivation to get us back on the right track. Could you use a dental hygiene shake-up?
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are the way to go. If you’re replacing an entire arch with them, though, implants take time. Between the surgery and healing period, reclaiming your smile can take months. And while I firmly believe that the results that implants provide are worth the wait, I also understand that you may want to enjoy your new smile sooner rather than later. For those of you who are ready to flash your gorgeous grin now, I offer another type of dental implant: TeethXpress. Intrigued? Continue reading to learn more. If you’re a denture…
Halloween is around the corner, which means you are tasked with selecting the perfect candy for Trick or Treaters. It can’t be something you love, or it’ll be gone before the first little goblin rings your doorbell. It can’t be something ultra-healthy, or you’ll be the talk of the neighborhood – and not in a good way. So what is the most mouth-healthy treat to give away this Halloween? Here are some suggestions that should keep you and the neighborhood families happy. Dark Chocolate – Dark chocolate has far less sugar than milk chocolate. It also has more antioxidants than…
