Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? If not, then you also weren’t aware that this year’s theme is “Engage at Every Age.” From our perspective, this means a lot in reference to your smile care. We often hear from patients that they are worried they are too old for particular treatments, that […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Your Toothpaste: Why You Are Grossed Out
It’s not good to feel bad about your toothpaste. When you’re wishing you could avoid an essential dental hygiene item, you’re headed for problems like missing hygiene sessions, which will most certainly yield cavities, etc. So, what is one to do when just the thought of toothpaste is completely repulsive? We think we have some […]
Brushing: Things Lots Of Adults Don’t Know
As an adult, you may feel like you’ve been brushing your teeth for enough years that you should probably know every last thing there is to know about dental hygiene. As a result, you may also feel a little shy about asking us questions if there’s something you don’t know or are unsure about. Of […]
Tips For Those With Tori!
Are you someone whose smile includes those tissue-covered bony growths that are known as tori? If so, you may occasionally find yourself with questions about what to do about these. Not sure what we’re talking about? If you run your tongue along the lingual surface just beneath your tongue (where your roots are located), do […]
Dental Work: Frequently Asked Questions About Care
There are some questions that we hear over and over when it comes to different areas of care for your smile. One topic that causes patients some level of confusion and uncertainty is taking care of dental work once it’s in place. You may wonder how to make sure it remains safe or what to […]
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2 Times You Worry Seeing Us Isn’t An Option (But It Is)
When your smile is perfectly fine, you’re feeling good, and you don’t come in to see us, it’s likely because there’s some detail you need to ask us about but you’re too shy, you’re just not in the mood, or you struggle with dental anxiety (which we will be happy to help you with!). However, […]
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Stop Thinking Of Your Gums As Secondary!
You may find that without necessarily doing it on purpose, you consider your teeth your primary concern and your gums your secondary concern. The truth is, your gum health is extremely important. Just as important, in fact, as your dental health. When you brush your teeth, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, I just don’t feel like […]
What’s Wrong With My Smile?
If you don’t know what’s wrong with your smile but you know it doesn’t feel, look, or work like it used to, there is an easy path you can take to arrive at answers, as well as care for your oral health. First, remember that when issues develop, they are generally unlikely to “go away” […]
Wash Your Hands! It’s For Your Smile.
You might not think much about prepping for your brushing and flossing sessions. As long as you have what you need at your disposal (a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss), then you’re good to go, right? Well … almost. While you’ve got the dental hygiene products necessary to get the job done, you might want […]
When You Think You Have Bleeding Gums
You may think that you have bleeding gums. However, that doesn’t mean you’re sure that this tissue is bleeding (nor are you certain about what to do if you do gain some solid evidence). Fortunately, dealing with this sign of gum disease is something we’re quite familiar with. We can quickly help you feel you’re […]
