First, what does ‘conservative treatments’ mean? The term ‘conservative treatments‘ refers to treatments that are done in effort to conserve the integrity of the tooth. Conservation is key. Decisions are made and recommendations are made with the main objective of saving as much as the tooth with as little as disruption as possible. Dentistry focused […]
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When you’re doing your best with your dental hygiene but you keep hearing rumors about a main part of it, such as fluoride, it can be very confusing. As you reach for the fluoridated toothpaste you were so sure was a good idea just a few days ago, you may find yourself hesitating and wondering […]
Are you aware that July is absolutely packed full of “holidays” that are sugar related in some way? For instance, this month celebrates Chocolate Day, National Ice Cream Day, Peach Ice Cream Day, and the list continues. If you happen to have a penchant for joining in the fun, you may wonder if you can […]
Whether you’re doing your best to get through brushing sessions that you’ve forgotten about until the last minute or you’re not loving the flavor of your floss (so you keep avoiding flossing), it’s easy to get a bit down and out about your dental hygiene. However, this part of your preventive care is something you […]
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Do you have a checklist that you carry around with you, so you never forget a single detail about your oral health? We didn’t think so! While we don’t expect you (nor encourage you) to become completely obsessed with your smile, we do encourage you to check in with it every now and then (and […]
What types of screens are we talking about? Well, if you spend any time staring at a computer, a cell phone, an iPad, or otherwise, then you know exactly the type we are talking about. Of course, if you can say that you do spend time on any of these devices, it’s important for you […]
What’s your approach to dealing with dental symptoms as they arise? Are you someone who is afraid of addressing them head on, so you do your best to pretend they’re not there? Do you attempt to mask symptoms in an effort to put off scheduling a visit? If so, we certainly applaud your ability to […]
As you’ve likely noticed during your years on this planet, people come up with rumors about just about everything. While you may not have imagined it possible, there are even rumors about dental care! Believe it or not, this can end up swaying you one way or the other as you make decisions that apply […]
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Have you been sucking on an awful lot of cough drops lately? If you’re someone who experiences allergies on a seasonal basis or who is dealing with a cold, you may find that you become somewhat dependent on lozenges to get you through the rougher times. While they may help significantly, they might also be […]
Sometimes, you will notice a cracked tooth immediately because you’ll feel it happen when you bite into something. Other times, you’ll feel it with your tongue or see it in the mirror and wonder what on earth happened. Whatever the case, the important detail in protecting your oral health is making sure you respond to […]
