Posts Categorized: General Dentistry

2 Reasons To Contact Us ASAP

We encourage you to contact us ASAP if you think you are in need of help with your oral health, if you have a list of questions, if you need a cleaning, if you want to make changes – the list goes on and on. However, we find that patients are often a little unsure… Read more »

Overcome Your Fear with Dental Sedation

Although there is a wide variety of issues that can afflict your oral health, one problem can exacerbate every other dental issue—fear of the dentist, or dental phobia. The mildest form of tooth decay, for example, can blossom into a destructive infection that threatens your entire oral health when the problem is neglected long enough…. Read more »

What Minerals Are Best for Your Teeth?

As you grew older and became more involved in your dental care, you may have realized that much of what you eat can significantly influence your oral health. However, you may not realize that your eating habits can prove beneficial to your smile, too. Much like the rest of your body, your mouth needs the… Read more »

3 Ways To Avoid Stress And Extra Effort

Do you ever feel like you’re spending too much time on your dental hygiene? Maybe you feel stressed when it comes to keeping all of your dental health priorities on track even though you are certain it’s something that should be very easy for you to maintain. Fortunately, we have a few suggestions for you… Read more »

3 Paths Toward A Better Looking Grin

Have you been trying to figure out the best approach for achieving a more attractive smile? Perhaps there is nothing severely wrong with the esthetics or oral health of your grin but you are not completely pleased with its appearance. Or, maybe there are some significant eyesores that you know require professional attention – but… Read more »

Summer Air Travel: Protecting Your Smile

You know that sensation in an airplane when you’re in flight and you can feel the change in pressure? When your oral health is in wonderful condition, this is generally not a problem. However, if your teeth are experiencing any issues (like a cavity or infection), those changes in pressure can lead to less than comfortable… Read more »

Oral Health Products You’re Missing

Are you under the impression that you’ve got everything under the sun when it comes to dental hygiene products? Perhaps you assume that your house is missing nothing whatsoever in the way of keeping your smile healthy. However, have you considered potential guests? How about the safety of your toothbrush – are you keeping it… Read more »

2 Reasons To Stop Biting Your Nails

Have you been thinking that it’s time to stop biting your nails because it’s a frustrating habit – and your hands don’t look so hot? Particularly for individuals who have been doing this for some time, it becomes so habitual that you might not even realize you’re doing it until you glance down at your nails…. Read more »

3 Things You Should Know About Flossing

If you have spent time learning anything about flossing, chances are good you’ve been polishing your technique to make sure you’re doing an excellent job. You may have even spent some time figuring out which floss you like best, whether that means choosing a new flavor or texture. However, there are some interesting details about this… Read more »

Say Goodbye To 3 Bad Habits

You might be shocked to think that you are practicing some bad oral health habits. This is a particularly hard pill to swallow if you have been putting forth a significant amount of effort in any area of dental hygiene. However, it’s important to remember that it can be very easy to overlook not-so-great habits,… Read more »