Patients who brush and floss daily and visit their family dentist every six months seldom experience problems with gum disease. However, failure to follow the recommendations of brushing twice daily with a fluoridated tooth paste, flossing at least once every day, and having teeth professionally cleaned twice per year can result in the onset of gingivitis. The early signs include: Bleeding gum …
Dental Myths that Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
Many of us have a wonderful track record when it comes to dental health. But good results do not happen without effort … daily brushing and flossing along with seeing the dentist every six months lead the way to maintaining a healthy mouth. Additionally, there are certain beliefs that require clarification because you could be doing damage to your teeth …
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: How Dental Health Affects your Overall Health
Visiting your family dentist regularly is key to an attractive and healthy smile, but it is also important for your overall health and wellness. While surprising to hear, focusing on you oral health will reduce the risk of health problems affecting your body. Using this guide, you will understand the correlation between a healthy mouth and healthy body. Preventing Bacteria in the …
Dentistry Myths: All Gums Bleed During Dental Checkups
Bleeding gums indicate inflammation, irritation, or infection, especially when associated with brushing and flossing. Many patients believe that all people’s gums bleed during dental visits or when flossing the teeth, but this is a myth or misconception. Healthy gums do not bleed easily and generally will not start bleeding with just flossing or brushing the teeth. During checkups with a family …
Do I Have to Live with Tooth Sensitivity?
There are many reasons why patients experience sensitivity. Gum recession, worn dental enamel, dental decay, cracked or broken teeth, gum disease … all of these conditions can result in the zinging sensation felt when exposed to hot or cold beverages or foods; sweet treats; or cold air. A visit to your family dentist will get to the heart of the matter and …
Enjoy a More Natural Looking Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings
The invention of the material used in dentistry today to repair dental decay, correct small cosmetic issues like a chipped tooth, or eliminate stain with dental bonding is a vast improvement over what was available in years past. Your family dentist can provide natural, lifelike repairs that will allow you to maintain your smile for your lifetime. The material used is made …
The Unique Dental Needs of Children
Children present with some unique dental needs simply because their mouth and jaws will go through several changes as the natural cycle of primary and permanent tooth eruption takes place and the jaws continue to develop and grow. Because of these changes that take place as a child grows, it is important for your child visit the dentist every 6 …
Preventive Dentistry: Your Family’s First Line of Defense for a Healthy Smile
The best way to keep your teeth strong and healthy is through preventive dentistry. Regular visits to your family dentist will help you and your family maintain healthy teeth and oral tissues and ensure that you have a great smile for years to come. Basics of Preventive Dentistry The mainstay of preventive dentistry is the oral hygiene you practice at home. This …