Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry

3 Tips For Successful Flossing

How’s your flossing going? As you know, it’s an essential part of your daily preventive care habits at home. What’s that you say? You don’t floss on a daily basis? Or, is it that you do floss but you don’t think you’re doing a very good job? Whatever the case, we find that patients often… Read more »

Preventive Care: Say Goodbye To Headaches And Exhaustion

Have you ever spent much time delving as deeply as possible into the far reaches of prevention? Did you ever think about the ways preventive care can protect your comfort on a daily basis, ensuring you make your way through the day without feeling tired or experiencing a headache? Patients are often shocked that these problems… Read more »

Chewing Gum: Good Idea Or Bad Idea?

Chances are good that you avoid gum that contains sugar because you know it promotes tooth decay. The bacteria in your mouth (plaque is full of it) feed on sugars and carbs. These bacteria then emit acids that can wear down tooth tissue, leading to cavities. While this is likely familiar information, you might not… Read more »

Don’t Miss Your Dental Cleaning

Have you ever woken up on the day of your cleaning only to contact us and cancel? Have you simply avoided scheduling your next dental cleaning because you know you will end up missing it or cancelling a few days in advance? If you are a patient suffering from severe dental anxiety, we suggest you… Read more »

3 Ways To Identify Your Bruxism

Do you have a sneaking suspicion that something isn’t quite right with your smile? Are you experiencing different types of sensations, including discomfort, that you are certain are alerting you that an underlying concern is damaging your oral health (but you don’t know what it is)? If the symptoms could be connected to the chronic… Read more »

3 Things Prevention Helps You Avoid

When you hear us passionately tell you how important preventive dentistry is for your oral health, you likely nod your head. You recognize, of course, that caring for your teeth at home (and visits for preventive exams and cleanings) will help you avoid cavities – and help you avoid gum disease. However, there are many more… Read more »

3 Signs You Have TMJ Disorder

Are you suffering from some sort of problem with your jaws but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Do you feel certain that there must be some treatment that can help but you don’t know how to identify your concern? When patients complain of jaw discomfort, the first thing we look for is… Read more »

Let Your Tongue Do The Talking

You often hear about keeping a close watch on your teeth and your gums when it comes to seeking out potential oral health problems. However, sometimes it’s wise to let your tongue do the talking. This portion of your oral system is susceptible to changes, too, which can often lead you in the right direction… Read more »

Year In Review: Preventive Care

How do you feel about the health of your smile now that 2015 is coming to a close? If you feel wonderful then we encourage you to continue following the preventive care routine you have established, so your oral health remains in optimal condition. However, if your teeth just don’t feel as clean as they… Read more »

Surprising Tips For Brushing

Don’t worry – as long as you are brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth, you are probably doing a wonderful job with your preventive care habits. As for the details of your home care, however, we would like to make some suggestions regarding your approach in the morning and your approach… Read more »