Dentures Partial Dentures
A smile just isn’t a smile if it’s incomplete. Missing teeth cause a host of problems, from difficulty speaking and eating to low self-confidence to jawbone deterioration. Don’t give up on your smile. Advances in dental materials and technology have made full and partial dentures more lifelike and comfortable than ever. Depending on how many […]
Tooth Extractions: Post-Op Instructions
Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions After a tooth extraction, the healing process begins. A blood clot must form to stop any bleeding and protect the empty socket. Bite down on a piece of gauze for 30-45 minutes immediately after your extraction. If bleeding or oozing persists, switch to a clean gauze pad and bite down for […]
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom Teeth Wisdom Teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens and early twenties. When these teeth are aligned correctly and healthy, they can be a part of a healthy mouth. However, most wisdom teeth are misaligned and need to be removed. Your dentist may recommend […]
7 New Tips to Prevent Gum Disease
To avoid gum disease, a solid oral care regime is imperative Brush twice a day, floss at night, and use mouthwash. This is the familiar refrain, so let’s step away from that simple 3-step plan and look at other ways to prevent gum disease. Gingivitis and its advanced cousin, Periodontal disease, are silent offenders. Most often, you may […]
Dont Like Flossing Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Shape
Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Order! When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? If you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually use! That could be Teflon floss, dental tape, nylon floss, waxed floss, and flosses […]
Your Child’s First Dental Visit new
Keeping Your Child Calm For Their Dental Visits While adults may dread the slow and steady approach of an impending dental visit, that same sort of trepidation doesn’t have to be part of a child’s experience. Most of the fear we’ve amassed about a trip to the dentist is, unfortunately, learned behavior. Just as it […]
Cracked Teeth Causes Symptoms and Treatment
With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and goes. Because of the short periods of erratic pain, it can be difficult to […]
Fluorida Nature’s Cavity Fighter
Fluoride and Floss What You Need to Know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This year’s slogan hits two very important concepts for keeping our kids’ dental health in tip-top shape. The 2018 slogan is: “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” Yes, it’s a no-brainer […]
Hate to Floss? 3 Other Ways to Clean Between Your Teeth
Dont Like Flossing Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Shape Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Order! When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? If you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually […]
Handling Your Child’s Dental Emergency
Oh, No! A Dental Emergency While Away from Home.. Now What? There are many things that can go wrong when your family is on vacation. You can have a hungry bear rummage through your campsite at night. A thief could steal your purse as they zoom by on a Vespa. Or, you could have a […]