Don’t Want To Smoke Anymore? Tell Us.

Are you tired of smoking? Strike that. Are you not necessarily tired of smoking but you know that cigarettes and all forms of tobacco are bad for your oral health? As a result, you’re thinking that it’s probably time to kick the habit and make sure you’re taking all precautions you can to keep your smile and your entire body healthy? Well, we applaud your plans and future efforts! Of course, about those future efforts: Do you know how to go about keeping yourself motivated? We can help.

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Checking In On Your Dental Hygiene

toothbrushheadspastelHello! It’s us, your friendly dental practice, wondering how you are doing with your dental hygiene. Do you feel like everything is going quite smoothly? Have you been making up some strange excuses and shortcuts, which leave you sort of believing you’re caring for your teeth (but a little nervous those shortcuts will lead to problems like decay)? We understand that keeping up with daily care can sometimes become confusing, a little boring, etc. To help inspire you to get back on track and to keep your oral health safe, we have some suggestions (and questions).

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Cracks, Craze Lines, Cosmetic Care, And More

crackedtoothwhiteThere’s something about discovering what looks like a crack in your tooth that can be quite alarming. The good news is that sometimes, it’s just a little tiny crack that won’t hurt your oral health (even if it looks somewhat unsightly). Then of course, there are serious cracks that will require serious attention. To help you sort through the details, consider a little new information, so you know you don’t need to panic. What you do need to do no matter what, however, is schedule a visit to see us when you discover a change!

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Customizable, Cosmetic Composite: What Is It?

womanwonderingsquintYou might hear us reference “composite” when we’re talking about a plan we have to fix your tooth. Perhaps we are talking about repairing damage that has occurred due to a cavity. Maybe you are coming to us because of cosmetic concerns that include missing tissue (or something you need to camouflage). Whatever the case, if you are familiar with the material we use for a variety of cosmetically sound dental care treatments, you’re ahead of the game! If not, allow us to fill you in.

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Dental Contouring Q&A: Let’s Review

qatalkbubbleWhen you realize you need to make some changes to your smile because it’s just not looking so great but you don’t know where to begin, it’s a good idea to start with the problem and the goal. If your problem is that you have some unsightly issues and your goal is to smooth your teeth, to shorten them, or to improve shape with a bit of tissue removal, you may be an excellent candidate for dental contouring. Not sure you know much about this cosmetic treatment? An introductory Q&A session should help.

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Jammin’ For Rett

guitarblackandwhitePerhaps you made yourself some promises as 2017 rounded the bend. Maybe you resolved to do your best to help others more in the New Year. Maybe you resolved to have a good time and enjoy yourself more. If one or both of these topics made your New Year’s resolutions list, you will be pleased to learn of the upcoming Jammin’ for Rett event.

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Swallowing Toothpaste (And Other Scary Stories)

womancoveringmouthnailsYou may find yourself faced with a sudden minor mishap that you absolutely never intended. When this happens, you may then discover you’re far too embarrassed to ask questions, so you spend a lot of time crossing your fingers and hoping that some sort of consequence never shows! When it comes to common issues like swallowing toothpaste while you’re brushing (or other scary oral health stories), it’s best to feel informed. You will find that in most instances, such dilemmas are a little weird but rarely dangerous!

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Share the Love with Pet Adoption

are-you-thinking-about-pet-adoptionHave your been thinking about adding a 4-footed member to your household? Pets can add companionship, humor and love to your life. Studies show that cuddling with cats and dogs can help lower blood pressure and decrease heart rate. Walking a dog can help with human resolutions to exercise more. Pets can also be a social icebreaker. If you are considering pet adoption, check out adoption events hosted by the Montgomery County SPCA. You may be the perfect match for an animal who needs a good home. (more…)

2017: Things To Test Out

2017goldglitterAlong with the New Year comes a feeling of the full potential of your fresh, clean slate! What improvements, fun times, and new adventures are on the horizon? Well, when it comes to your oral health, we recommend that you try some things out. From making your dental care easier to manage to actually testing products you have never used before, why not take this opportunity to make smile care more successful (and more fun)?

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