Of course anytime is a great time for a dental cleaning, right? Right. However, summer is winding down. The kids are heading back to school. It is a time for new starts and change. Take our quiz below to find out how much you know about why dental cleanings are so important, and remember, the… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Protect Your Teeth Against Bruxing
Have you looked at your teeth lately? I mean really looked? How do they appear to you: white, healthy, straight, the proper size and shape? If you’re teeth no longer look as if they are the proper size and shape you may have a habit that you don’t know about. That habit is called bruxing…. Read more »
Improve Your Smile with a Simple Cleaning
If the original Jurassic Park had just hit the theaters the last time you saw your dentist, you are long overdue for a checkup and cleaning. Many adults delay preventive care, thinking that if they brush and floss their teeth that will be enough to maintain a healthy smile. But brushing and flossing alone cannot… Read more »
So You Think You Know About Tooth Enamel?
Most people know that preventive care is crucial when it comes to taking good care of their smiles. But even if you brush and floss daily, did you know there are still a lot of dangers your teeth’s enamel faces? Understanding the role food plays in your dental health can help you make smarter decisions… Read more »
Suffering From Bruxism? Time To Find Out.
One of the most beneficial aspects of visiting us once every six months for your dental checkup is that we take a close look at your oral health and ask a series of questions – the answers may help uncover problems difficult to diagnose on your own. Bruxism, for instance, affects many of our patients… Read more »
Do You Have TMJ Disorder? Time to Treat It
Have you found that your jaw feels sore lately? Perhaps that soreness has made its way into your face or you find that you have been suffering from chronic headaches. When you begin dealing with a medley of symptoms located in your head, face, and surrounding structures, it is time to diagnose and treat TMJ disorder… Read more »
Dental Cleanings 101: Why and What to Expect
You may schedule your six-month dental cleanings like clockwork because you know it’s what we suggest. However, that doesn’t mean you fully understand why we are so enthusiastic about you maintaining these visits. In fact, we find that patients often skip a cleaning or two because they have difficulty fitting them into their schedules. Before… Read more »
