Do you have questions about dental care? About something going on with your smile? Perhaps you show up without any inquiries but throughout your visit, you start wondering about the technology we’re using, about diagnoses, and about tons of other little things that transpire. Do you feel comfortable asking along the way or are you under the impression that you’ll be interrupting? First, remember that you are always welcome to voice your thoughts or concerns! As for additional details regarding how to address your curiosity, we offer very helpful tips.
Advanced Dental Technology And Your Oral Health
Are you a dental daily care ninja? You know to brush properly, floss carefully and drink plenty of water. You limit sugary snacks and beverages. You’ve curbed your ice-crunching habit. These daily home habits are essential for strong teeth and a healthy mouth. Even the best home care routine benefits from access to advanced dental technology during preventive care visits with your dental professional. We keep up with the latest in science and innovation, to care for all aspects of your oral health and your smile. (more…)
Stop Using Your Teeth As A Tool
You have probably heard it a million times: Stop using your teeth as a tool! While you understand that we’re telling you to stop using your smile for anything other than its natural purpose (speaking, chewing, etc.), you might have a hard time connected the dots and applying this to realistic situations. We are happy to share some specifics with you to help ensure you’re protecting your oral health, instead of overlooking common habits that can lead to damage.
2 Reasons You’re Experiencing Acid Erosion
Discovering that you are suffering from acid erosion when you’re someone who generally brushes, flosses, and comes in for your visits on time might be very surprising. It’s also somewhat defeating when you put a lot of energy into keeping your oral health safe only to learn that your efforts are not completely working. Before you allow yourself to give up on the care you’ve been providing your smile, let us offer some relief. First, remember that we can help treat your damage. Second, consider the probable reasons this is happening (they’re very easy to address).
Implants: When Your Jawbone Isn’t Ready
You might come in to see us for a dental implant consultation, feeling extremely excited about your future smile. During your visit, we may tell you that your jawbone isn’t quite ready for implants. Your first reaction may be that you feel defeated and assume you’re just not going to qualify. However, before you let these thoughts sink in, we encourage you to wait for the information that follows. We can improve your jaw health with bone grafting in many cases. Don’t know anything about this but feel relieved that it may help your candidacy? Find out more.
Q&A: Gum Contouring
You know all about dental contouring, of course, which allows us to remove bits of tissue from your teeth for a more appealing finish. However, how much do you know about gum contouring? If this is a new treatment to you (and you’ve been wondering if there’s a way to sculpt your gum tissue) then it’s high time to learn more about the specifics. We can help get you headed in the right direction to improve the look of your smile with a Q&A session.
Cosmetic Care: Choose Professional, Skip OTC
What’s all this about OTC versus professional cosmetic care, you wonder? What does OTC mean? Can’t you just whiten your smile with the home remedies you keep seeing online? We know that doing what you can to make your smile look its best is a huge priority. However, if you take avenues that are insufficient or dangerous, you may end up with poor results and damaged teeth. In short: The only care you should receive for esthetic improvements is professional care. As for those details, let’s explore this topic further.
Loose Teeth: The Good Versus The Bad
When you remember loose teeth from childhood, it probably puts a smile on your face! It was one of your first rites of passage into feeling grown up and if you were lucky, the tooth fairy brought you something in exchange! As an adult, however, noticing that your tooth feels a bit wiggly is probably not something you expect (and it’s generally a sign that something is not quite right). Learn more about what might be happening and contact us immediately if you require a visit.
Answering All Those Questions About: Toothpaste
We know that you have toothpaste questions because nearly every patient has at least one. However, we also know that you might worry dental hygiene questions are too “basic” to bring up during your visits. This is never the case! If you’re curious about something super simple or surprisingly complicated, bring it up. The sooner you feel confident about your choices, the better.
What’s So Great About Preventive Care?
Have you ever wondered why we are so insistent that you schedule your next appointment? Do you wonder why we encourage you to see us two times a year for a cleaning as well as a dental checkup? If you are fine with following our suggestions but you wish you had a better understanding of the significance behind them, we are happy to share! When you realize what a gift you’re giving your smile, it makes it much easier to follow through with preventive care on a consistent basis.
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