Have you ever looked at your dental floss container, considered flossing, and then simply walked away? Does your floss ever make an appearance during your dental hygiene sessions? If not, we would like to inform you of the things (unfortunately, none of them are good) that might happen to your smile if you completely neglect this essential part of your daily care at home. You just might decide to give that flossing a go as a result. Need help learning how to do it correctly? Just ask!
Bruxism: Common Symptoms
Do you know whether the symptoms you’re experiencing are related to bruxism disorder? If you don’t already know, bruxism is a functional issue that causes you to grind your teeth (or to clench your teeth) chronically. You may do it during the day without realizing it or in your sleep. As a result, you may need to rely on symptoms to let you know something isn’t quite right. (Of course, coming in for your checkups is also a very safe bet, as we can typically detect the problem before you will). Let’s begin with some common symptoms that may occur.
Mother’s Day Special
Looking for something fun to do on Mother’s Day (that doesn’t include Mom cooking for herself and everyone else on this special day)? Make the day wonderful for everyone without the need for any prep or cleanup by heading out for the Mother’s Day Special at IPC!
Soda Drinkers: An Important Quiz
Do you know whether your soda drinking is safe for your smile, bad for your smile, or extremely dangerous for your smile? If giving up this bubbly beverage isn’t an option, do you know what to do to help protect your teeth and oral health? If you’re not quite sure how much you know (but you have a feeling you’re probably missing some important details), we suggest you go ahead and gather up additional facts with a soda quiz!
Fillings: Simple Stuff You Just Want To Know
Sometimes, as you’re investigating new information for your smile, you will find that you want to investigate every single last detail, obvious and obscure. Then, of course, there are times when you’re just hungry for some basic knowledge. We often find that when patients require a dental filling, it’s the essential education for which they are in strongest pursuit. To make sure you feel certain about just what to expect, we offer up some stuff you should know about fillings!
2 Times Wisdom Teeth Removal Isn’t Required
Granted, you always have the option to decide whether or not you’re planning on going through with wisdom teeth removal. However, as you may know, there are circumstances in which we strongly urge you to do so. Why? Well, if your tooth is impacted, is going to damage to surrounding teeth, or is causing serious oral health concerns, it’s best for it to come out! However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you’re not having a serious problem and, as a result, we will not necessarily suggest removal. Find out more!
They’re Back! It’s May Movies In The Park!
Isn’t there something so nostalgic and magical (and old-fashioned) about hanging out in the park with the community? Add in the chance to enjoy the fresh air, while you watch a movie with friends and family, and you’ve got yourself a picnic-style event that will put smiles on everyone’s faces. Mark your calendars and prepare: May Movies In The Park is back!
Q&A: What Should I Do With Old Dental Prescriptions?
Are you someone who receives a prescription, takes what you need, and then leaves the bottle in the back of your medicine cabinet without thinking about it again for a long time? If so, you may not realize that this can present you with some serious problems! The good news is that we can most certainly help you out by explaining complications of this dental care concern and what to do about them with a brief Q&A session.
Prevent Misalignment With Dental Care
What does your smile look like right now? Did you know that it’s possible for the alignment you currently see when you look in the mirror to completely change over time as the result of problems with your dental health? While this might sound far-fetched it is most certainly a reality and a good reason to get serious (and stay serious) about your preventive care and restorative care. Fortunately, once you’re educated on the topic you will find that it’s certainly simple to keep your smile just as it is (and healthy, too). Let’s get started!
Tooth Decay: Prevent It, Stop It
For some, tooth decay arrives in childhood years. For others, it stays away until the teen years and even into adulthood. When you experience a cavity, you may find that you aren’t really sure what to do about it, how to avoid it in the future, and if you’ve been doing something wrong all this time to end up with one. Fortunately, we can very simply lay out for you the details regarding how to prevent it, as well as how to stop it. Keep these ideas in mind and you will be offering your oral health some serious protection.
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