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Do you floss your teeth every day? We know some of our patients do not floss daily, as we recommend. Did you know that we can tell you how often you floss during your routine appointments? Plaque buildup on and between your teeth is a great indication of your flossing habits. Read on to learn more about the problems you may experience if you do not floss daily.
As we age, there are fewer and fewer life events that bring true joy. One that is always exciting is welcoming a new baby into the family. Are you or a loved one pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future? While pregnancy is an exciting time of preparation and planning and many doctor’s appointments, it is extremely important that you continue to make your oral health a priority. You may be surprised to learn that pregnancy can negatively affect your oral health. Hormonal changes in your body can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Here are some helpful tips for each stage of pregnancy to ensure lasting oral health before, during, and after.
We are passionate about our patients’ oral health as well as their overall health. Certain conditions can affect both, including TMD, also commonly referred to as TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder. TMD affects millions of people and often remains undiagnosed because it is easy to mistake for another medical condition. Once a patient receives a diagnosis, it is extremely important they seek treatment and follow through with treatment recommendations. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving treatment for TMD and how not doing so can affect your quality of life.
Do you avoid extremely hot or cold foods and drinks because they cause tooth sensitivity? While tooth sensitivity is not uncommon, sudden or recurring sensitivity can indicate a problem with your oral health. Tooth sensitivity can indicate issues such as worn tooth enamel, gum disease, cracked teeth, receding gums, and more.
We hope you are having an amazing summer and doing all the things you love! Want to know what our patients don’t love? A dental emergency. Unfortunately, an emergency can occur anytime, usually when you are least prepared. We want to share more information about dental emergencies so you know what to do should you or your loved one experience a problem in the future. Read on to learn more.
Do you and your loved ones have a trip planned this summer? This time of year is one of the most popular for travel. Vacations are always fun, but it is important to remember to continue to care for your oral health. You may be surprised to learn how quickly problems with oral health can develop. We want to share some oral health tips before your next trip:
Are you unhappy with your smile and looking to make a change? We can offer our patients a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments to bring about the changes they would like to see. Cosmetic dentistry can improve teeth that are severely stained, discolored, worn, chipped, broken, misshapen, or have gaps between them. If you have an upcoming event or would simply like to change your smile, we can help! Read on to learn more about cosmetic dentistry and the treatments we offer.
We know that many of our patients are extremely busy during this time of year. Between work, end-of-school celebrations, sports, family outings, and time with friends, it can feel like there is never a free minute during the week. No matter how busy you may be, it is important to make your oral health a priority. You only have one set of teeth for your lifetime, so it is important to care for them properly.
While everyone would love to have excellent oral health, that is not always the case, and on occasion, we may experience tooth decay. When patients visit our office regularly for routine hygiene examinations, we are able to ensure that there are no problems with their oral health, such as tooth decay.
There is the popular saying, “You are what you eat,” which means the foods you consume can have an effect on your body and overall health. The same is true for your oral health. We frequently explain the importance of limiting sugary foods in your diet because of the harmful effects they can have on your teeth and gums. However, do you know which foods are beneficial to your oral health? We are going to share some recommendations that can help your teeth and gums:
