Dental Care FAQs: The Order Of Everything

As there is often a natural order to things, the same seems to be true of your dental care as you protect your smile with your dental hygiene. Wait a second. We need to emphasize something. There seems to be a natural order. However, is there? Or, can you brush before or after you floss? If you don’t know the answer to this question or other inquiries like it, then our FAQs session will be of great help in your effort to protect your oral health. Let’s get started.

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Smile Quiz: If You’re Away At College

Are you away at college and you’ve realized that you have never been the person solely responsible for your oral health care needs? Not to worry. While you might have some questions about how to care for your smile now that you’re out of the house, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to do it without a problem. In fact, you might already be on track. Let’s make sure with a friendly quiz.

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Broken Or Cracked Tooth: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It

You might think to yourself that if you were to end up with a broken or cracked tooth, of course you would immediately do something about it. However, the opposite is a surprisingly common tale! Perhaps when it happens, it’s at a very inconvenient time, so you keep putting off scheduling a visit. Maybe you don’t want to worry about the money factor and what it will cost to fix your smile, so you procrastinate. To your concerns, we say: Let them go! In the end, dealing with damage immediately is always less expensive, more comfortable, and a much better plan. Looking for reasons why? We’ve got them!

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Fall Concert Series

Believe it or not, fall is just around the corner. Fortunately, just as your favorite summer concert series is wrapping up, there’s a Fall Concert Series on the horizon, so you may continue enjoying your outdoor tune listening, while weather becomes a bit crisper.

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Ready For A Tongue Piercing? Take Our Quiz.

Are you at a crossroads? Does part of you really want a tongue piercing but the other part of you wonders if an oral piercing is possibly a dangerous plan for your oral health? This is a common concern and something we appreciate patients considering before they make a final decision. As always, any major decision that can affect your smile is something we would love to discuss with you to ensure you’re prepared to avoid possible complications. For now, learn some new details with our quiz.

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Dental Care Types: Urgent Or Not?

Sometimes (okay, many times) it is difficult to determine whether the care you need requires urgent attention or if it’s something you can put off for a while. When we’re discussing different types of dental care and whether you need to schedule a visit ASAP, we know that you may have some trouble making a final determination. Fortunately, letting you know when you need that jolt of motivation and when it’s fine to take it easy is simple to explain. Let’s get going!

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Senior Smiles: Stuff You Shouldn’t Overlook

Are you the proud owner of a senior smile? Do you feel fairly decent about your current oral health and your knowledge as it applies to your daily and long-term care? Or, is there part of you that wonders if perhaps you’re overlooking some important details that you may wish you’d known to consider? Fortunately, if you’re caring for your grin as we’ve always suggested, you’ll be in wonderful shape. As for some helpful reminders that are easy to forget about along the way, we’ve got them!

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