There are few things more frustrating than trying to brush away bad breath only to find that your efforts have failed. After all, every person you come into contact with may catch a whiff of your not-so-lovely smelling breath and want to run in the other direction. They may even assume you’re not practicing good […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
St. Paddy’s Day: A Fun Time For Dental Hygiene
When you think about St. Paddy’s Day, the very last thing that enters your mind might be the importance of dental hygiene. This, of course, is precisely why we are showcasing what a wonderful opportunity this is to get excited about caring for your smile. Whether you’re indulging in green-dyed beer, green food-coloring-enhanced rice crispy […]
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Q&A: Oral Cancer Screenings
If nobody has ever talked with you about oral cancer before, it’s probably not really the type of topic you’re itching to bring up. The good news is that while it may be a bit uncomfortable to discuss, it’s something that we can explain, help you avoid, and even detect well before any serious advancement […]
Want A Better Looking Smile?
If you ask most people out there how they feel about how their smiles look, they’ll be able to come up with at least one thing they’d like to improve. For many of our dental patients, a common question focuses on this topic. How to achieve a better looking smile? As you may have guessed, there’s […]
Periodontal Details: What Does It All Mean?
When we inform you that you should schedule periodontal treatment with our practice, your reaction is likely going to be a multi-faceted one. Of course, patients immediately feel relieved that there’s a solution to the negative changes impacting their oral health. Then, however, they realize they have a surprisingly long list of questions. Isn’t there […]
Is Dental Hygiene All I Need?
You might convince yourself that you only need dental hygiene to protect your smile. While it’s absolutely true that you do need to brush your teeth and to floss your smile to keep your oral health protected, this isn’t the only thing you need. You will need professional care, as well. You will also need […]
Why Periodontal Disease Happens To You
Do you think you have all of the details straight when it comes to what might cause you to develop periodontal disease? Did you assume that it’s strictly the result of poor dental hygiene only to find that a friend who seems to care for her teeth just like you manages to maintain excellent oral health […]
Sleep Apnea: Symptom Q&A
Have you heard that sleep apnea is a disorder that interrupts your sleep at night? If you’re just learning about this concern, you may wonder if you can identify certain common symptoms, less common symptoms, and if perhaps the disorder answers some questions you have had about yourself lately. While nothing replaces a visit with […]
Chewing Gum For Dental Hygiene?
Have you ever thought about adding chewing gum to your dental hygiene? Of course, we don’t mean chewing it during a brushing and flossing session. Instead, we mean adding it as a possible way to clean your teeth when you don’t exactly have access to your brush, paste, and floss. You might be thinking to […]
Focusing On Dental Hygiene For Kids
Surprise! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! As a result, we thought now is as good a time as ever to focus on best practices for your child’s dental hygiene. To make sure you feel comfortable and confident about the choices you’re making for your son or daughter’s smile, we would love to walk […]
