Do you spend time each and every night arguing with your kids about brushing their teeth? Does getting your kids to brush their teeth before school, in the mornings, feel like pulling teeth, pun intended? Many parents start to feel like the dental care police, when it comes to caring for their kids’ smiles. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be your fate! If you would like to step out of the role of smile sheriff, there are some simple steps recommended by children’s dentists that you can use to help get your kids excited about their own oral care. (more…)
Flossing The Right Way
Do you think the correct way to floss is simply slipping the dental floss in between your teeth and quickly pulling it out? It’s not. There is actually a correct way to floss. If you don’t floss correctly, you can damage your teeth or gums. Also, if you don’t floss effectively, you are simply wasting your time. Flossing is an important step to keeping your gums and teeth healthy, so you may as well floss the right way.
Get Confidence This Christmas with Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you worried about your upcoming work party, all because of insecurities related to your smile? Do you dread the annual family photo on Christmas Eve, because you hate showing your teeth so much? Have you avoided hanging out with friends, lately, for fear they will notice the visible damage to your teeth? If so, it sounds like what you really want this Christmas is the confidence that comes from having a beautiful smile! Fortunately, you don’t have to wait on Santa’s help, if smile enhancements are on the top of your wish list. Instead, it is time to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist. From whitening treatment to porcelain veneers, there are a number of ways a dentist can help to hide imperfections and leave patients with more beautiful smiles, and the confidence that comes with them! (more…)
Are Your Teeth In Need of Restoration?
Have you been experiencing discomfort when trying to enjoy your meals, lately? In fact, are you struggling to enjoy coffee breaks, at work, or shared desserts on date night, all because of heightened sensitivity or even discomfort related to a single or several of your teeth? Many people don’t realize that even sensitivity can be a symptom of a dental problem like a cavity. Chips and cracks can also create functional issues, as well as the cosmetic concerns. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to bounce back from most dental issues, and often with seamless results for one’s smile. So, if you suspect your smile could be in need of restoration, now is a great time to talk to a restorative dentist about the beautiful and comfortable restorative options that are available. (more…)
How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?
Gum disease impacts half of adults over the age of 30, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control. Despite the widespread nature and seriousness of the disease, you can take steps to help protect your smile. How do you prevent gum disease?
Can You Protect Your Teeth From Cavities?
It is almost time to start yet another year, which means resolution season is just around the corner. Before you ring in a new year, though, would you like to get a jumpstart on how you can better protect your oral health? If you are particularly interested in avoiding cavities, next year, you are not alone. Nearly 90 percent of adults in America will struggle with dental caries, or cavities as they are more commonly called. Yet cavities are preventable with proper preventive care. To help ensure your smile stays healthy and cavity-free, combine your routine dental visits with these smart choices at-home. (more…)
Would Teeth Whitening Help You Achieve a Dream Smile?
Are you embarrassed when you look in the mirror, because of the deep staining and discoloration on your teeth? You may have even tried over-the-counter whitening products in the past, in an attempt to noticeably lighten your teeth, but been unsatisfied with the results. If so, have you considered the benefits of seeking treatment through a cosmetic dentist? Professional whitening can provide more dramatic results than most OTC products. Plus, it is often faster, too. So if you are ready to update your smile, and to finally achieve the kind of pearly whites of which you have been dreaming, it’s time to discuss how professional teeth whitening could help. (more…)
Could Sleep Apnea Treatment Help Your Loved One?
Has it been months since you actually had a good night’s rest, all because of your loved one’s loud snoring? While snoring can certainly be annoying for those nearby, did you know that it can actually be indication of a life-threatening medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is marked by momentarily lapses in one’s breathing as he or she sleeps. This can occur dozens of times in a single night, drastically cutting down on the effectiveness of one’s sleep, but also contributing to a host of related health issues, such as increased blood pressure and risk of other heart-related problems, irritability, and even depression. To help your loved one, is it important to discover the cause of the loud snoring. Fortunately, if OSA is to blame, your dentist might be able to provide an effective, yet minimally-invasive treatment! (more…)
Could a Dental Crown Be What Your Smile Needs?
Are you concerned about heightened sensitivity, discomfort, or even pain you have begun experiencing, when trying to enjoy your meals or beverages? Perhaps you were recently involved in an accident at work or some other kind of trauma that left one of your teeth visibly chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged? Even chewing can sometimes lead to dental damage, because while the teeth are naturally strong, they are not exempt from problems. Whether caused by acidic erosion, wear, and trauma or injury, the teeth cannot repair themselves the way some other parts of the body can. This is why restorative treatment is needed when a tooth has become damaged, much less infected. Fortunately, the sooner you seek restorative treatment, the more likely the dentist will be able to assist you using minimally invasive, and often even seamless, treatment solutions. (more…)
Is It Time to Schedule a Restorative Dental Appointment?
Have you been suffering from discomfort recently, when trying to enjoy meals or even when taking a sip of iced water or hot coffee? In fact, when brushing your teeth have you noticed changes in your smile, as well, such as visible discoloration, any damage like chips or cracks, or even pain around one or several teeth? While many people are tempted to overlook warning signs, such as these, indicating that they could be struggling with a dental problem, it is actually important to pay attention to changes in your smiles, as these serve as helpful clues that restorative dental treatment may be necessary to restore both your comfort and your overall oral health. Fortunately, modern dental restorations can be made to look natural, and feel great, so there is no reason to dread a restorative treatment, when in fact, it could be essential to helping you enjoy your smile once again! (more…)
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