Do you find that you frown just at the thought of dental hygiene? For those who need some help with getting brushing and flossing on track, we offer some very simple suggestions. While you may think you’re just someone who doesn’t like it or that there couldn’t possibly be anything new to learn, we challenge you to consider our advice! There are actually some surprisingly simply yet extremely powerful changes you can make that can help you smile when it comes to caring for your oral health.
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Right Versus Wrong: Misconceptions About Enjoying Sugar
When you’re worried about sugar, either because you really wish you could eat it but you think it’s going to destroy your smile health (or you eat a lot of it and have a similar worry), then it’s time to learn more about this ingredient. Are the things you think you know about how it affects your oral health right? Or, are they wrong? When you’ve got factual information on your side, it’s easy to make choices (and indulge from time to time) without wondering and stressing about whether you may be placing your smile in harm’s way. Not to worry. Clearing up a misconception or two will guide you in the right direction!
Bleeding Gums: 3 Questions, 3 Answers
There are some symptoms that you may be familiar with enough that they don’t cause you too much alarm. For instance, maybe a tooth that’s a little uncomfortable is something you’ve experienced before, so you recognize it, schedule a visit with us, and feel confident about exploring what’s going on with your tooth. However, when what you’re experiencing is bleeding gums, this can send you reeling! Fortunately, when you know just what to do, you recognize this is no cause for panic and that we are always here to help.
Pre-Wash: Before You Brush And Floss
No, we aren’t going to suggest any complicated pre-washing of your mouth before you brush and floss your smile. However, it’s important to remember that you may need to consider other areas that require a bit of upkeep (just a little, mind you), so you may ensure that your dental hygiene is as safe and effective as can be! Ready for some easy steps that will make your care even better? Let’s go!
Good Things to Know About ClearCorrect™
Today’s orthodontic treatment isn’t always what people expect. While many patients still require the traditional metal braces that most of us are used to seeing, increasingly more are able to enjoy straighter and more attractive smiles without needing brackets and wires. ClearCorrect™ is a system of clear, virtually invisible aligners that are custom-designed to fit comfortably and discreetly over your upper and lower teeth. The series of aligners is designed to gradually guide your crooked teeth into their desired positions, and for patients who qualify, ClearCorrect offers a more convenient and manageable solution to correcting crooked teeth. (more…)
How To Get Started: Selecting Veneers
Getting started with treatments that you don’t know a lot about but that sound like something that might be perfect for you can be a little bit frustrating. You like what you’ve heard but you don’t know if you’re supposed to just ring us up and say, “Hello, I’m ready for my porcelain veneers now!” or if there’s some other more appropriate way to begin. We know that cosmetic care can seem a little overwhelming when you’re not familiar with it yet. However, once you’ve got the approach down, you’ll see it’s very easy and quite rewarding!
B Is For Bonding, As Well As…
You already know that “b” can stand for bonding. In order to help yourself remember the other important benefits (yes, another b word) that are associated with dental bonding, we encourage you to make a brief list in your brain that centers on the letter “b.” Fortunately, this may help you recall the important details as you’re sorting through the advantages of cosmetic treatments and making a choice regarding which will work for you.
Tooth Contouring: Things You Won’t Experience
There are some things you may already be familiar with when it comes to receiving tooth contouring. You know that you’ll be seeing us for the gentle removal of strategically selected enamel, so your teeth look better (and so your smile as a whole appears more presentable). You know that the procedure is a safe one and that we only remove as much tissue as is necessary and that does not put your smile or oral health at risk. How about considering some things you won’t experience? They can give you more insight!
Smart, Sweet, Smile-Safer Choices For Easter
You know that if you were to eat hard candies throughout your Easter celebration that you would either be saturating teeth for quite a while with sugar and dyes (or, if you’re the type of person who bites your hard candy, you may be exposing your teeth to possible chips and cracks). You know that anything that’s highly sticky will also saturate your smile and can get stuck. So, are you overlooking anything else regarding your smile health when it comes to the sweet side of your upcoming festivities? We think a couple hints may be just what you need to feel fully informed!
Your Last Visit: What If It’s Been A Really Long Time?
Part of you knows on an instinctual level that what you should be doing for yourself is picking up the phone, calling us, and getting a visit for a dental checkup set up. However, there’s another part of you that is a bit obsessed with the following question: What if it’s been a really long time since your last visit? What will this mean for you, for the way you’re treated, for your oral health’s long-term potential, and more? Fortunately, and possibly surprisingly enough, it’s all good news! Now, for some details.
