What’s your process like for choosing your toothbrush? Do you look for a color you like and the details end there? How about your toothpaste? Does the flavor rule the decision or are you focused on its extra benefits, such as whitening or tartar control? Then there’s dental floss – there are simply so many… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry
Bruxism Treatment
Dealing with bruxism is not something that you should take lightly. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you’re dealing with this dental disorder until your significant other mentions that you are grinding your teeth or until we recognize symptoms of grinding or clenching. The good news, however, is that once the problem is identified, we… Read more »
Optimize Your Dental Cleanings
Your dental cleaning is something you should schedule twice a year, preferably once every six months. Keep in mind that we will always provide you with plaque removal through our gentle, comprehensive techniques – in addition to a tooth polishing. However, there are actually some things you can do to optimize your cleaning experiences. Surprised… Read more »
Dental Checkup Quiz
If you’re like many of our patients, you have been experiencing dental checkups for most of your life. However, just because this is a consistent part of your life does not mean you’re filled in on the details. Do you ever wonder if you really know what’s going on during your preventive care visits? To… Read more »
Preventive Dentistry Treatment Handbook
Patients who schedule preventive dentistry visits know that they’re coming in so we can keep their smiles in excellent health. If you’re one of these dedicated patients, you may know that you’re doing something good for yourself – but you might not feel very educated on the details. If you’re becoming curious about what it… Read more »
About TMJ Disorder Treatment
Finding out that there’s something not quite right with your jaw joint function can feel a bit unnerving. You use your jaw joints – called your TMJs (or temporomandibular joints) – every day for important daily tasks like eating and speaking. True, this can become quite challenging if you ignore the problem. Fortunately, by seeking… Read more »
3 Simple Secrets For A Really Clean Smile
If you ever spend a moment daydreaming about how to keep your smile in excellent condition (which we hope you do) then you may wonder if there’s some hidden vault somewhere with the answers you seek. Fortunately, the secrets to maintaining an exceptionally clean smile are easily accessible and we will be more than happy… Read more »
Dental Checkups: Preventing Oral Cancer
One of the last things you probably want to speak with us about is cancer. Rest assured, many patients simply avoid scheduling appointments or asking about this topic because it comes with a lot of concern. However, we always encourage patients to take a proactive approach by feeling comfortable asking questions. The most important thing… Read more »
The Far Reaching Benefits Of Prevention
Have you ever given much thought to how comprehensive your preventive care truly is? If not, don’t feel too bad – we know you’re not completely obsessed with dentistry like we are. However, if you’re interested in doing your best to protect your smile and surrounding structures, it’s always nice to know that you can… Read more »
3 Important Reasons To Treat Your Bruxism
Are you suffering from bruxism? Not sure what that is? It’s easy to understand and determine whether it’s affecting your life. Bruxism is teeth grinding or teeth clenching. You may do this out of habit if you tend to direct your stress or anxiety toward your jaw area. However, many patients are not even conscious… Read more »