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.
Quiz: Oral Cancer Screenings
How much do you think about your oral cancer screenings? If you don’t think about them very much but you do show up for your suggested dental checkups, then you’re doing your best to keep your smile healthy. However, if you pretend screenings don’t exist and you don’t come in consistently for twice-annual visits, you’re putting your smile at risk for serious problems. Not sure why this is such a big issue? We encourage you to learn more with a quiz, so you feel confident and motivated about protecting your smile.
Dental Emergency: Are You Ready?
If you’re not ready for a dental emergency, you may find yourself out of sorts and frantic if you suddenly require dental care. However, if you are prepared (just in case something unexpected happens to your smile) then you can calmly contact us, while keeping your cool. Not sure how to get ready but you would really feel relieved to have a plan? Don’t worry! We can help you get the details figured out.
Get Your Filling Soon!
Do you need a dental filling? If your tooth is experiencing tooth decay and we have made a diagnosis, the answer to that question is a big, “Yes!” However, that does not necessarily mean you’ve gone ahead and scheduled your visit. If not, you may want to consider some reasons your hesitation (which may turn into serious procrastination) is a very bad idea! The sooner you come in and allow us to resolve the decay, the better!
Stuff You Want To Know About Sealants
When you’re making your foray into the world of children’s dentistry, you will find that just about all dentists push for dental sealants for your child. If this is a new treatment to you, one that you haven’t thought about in a long time, or something you just want a bit more information about, we understand. Since it’s an exceptionally beneficial option for younger smiles, we encourage you become familiar with the ins and outs, so you feel confident in relying on sealants (in part) to protect your little one’s smile.
Dental Hygiene: Frustration And Solutions
You might feel like your routine dental hygiene is something that you would have likely fully sorted out by now. However, caring for your smile is generally a process that continues to evolve. You grow and change, so sometimes surprises or new concerns show up when you least expect them. Rather than pretending problems aren’t there or electing not to mention them to us, we encourage you to do the opposite. Become a bit investigative, make note of frustrating aspects of brushing and flossing, and bring us your questions. We will be happy to help.
Preventive Care: What’s It Include?
When you begin getting more involved in learning about preventive care, you will find that it’s actually much more protective of your smile than you initially may have imagined. You know that it’s important to keep your smile clean and to watch out for changes, of course, but the wide array of details that come into play may surprise you! We suggest you gain a broader perspective of what’s really included in your prevention. You’ll be glad you did.
Should You Use An Electric Toothbrush?
According to studies, the answer is yes. Electric toothbrushes help brush your teeth more effectively than manual brushes. That’s not to say that brushing your teeth with a manual toothbrush shouldn’t be done, but in some cases, particularly if you are suffering from gingivitis or periodontal disease, or if you have arthritic hands, or other dexterity problems, an electric toothbrush can be the way to go.
Want to Skip the Cavities in 2017? Don’t Skip Dental Care!
Did you suffer from several cavities in 2016? Or, are you simply interested in doing all you can to protect your great oral health in 2017 and beyond? The great news is that cavity prevention is neither time consuming or overly complicated. It just requires some diligence and smart decision making in both your dental hygiene routine and your dietary choices. Of course, preventive dental appointments should also be a priority if you really want to enjoy great oral health! (more…)
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