Healthy Food Choices Lead To A Healthy Mouth

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

At Noble Oaks Dentistry, we love providing tips to our patients to help them achieve optimal oral health. One area that some patients can improve upon is their eating habits. We suggest maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding foods high in sugar and starch. With the middle of summer upon us, we know that there are many opportunities where less nutritious food choices will be tempting. It is important to remember that anything in moderation is great, but overindulgence can lead to problems with your oral health.

Are Your Medications Affecting Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

When we are prescribed medication for an illness or a medical condition, the doctor or pharmacist may mention the side effects and how they might affect your overall health. You would be surprised at the amount of medications, prescription and over-the-counter, that can affect your oral health as well. We want to share some of the common side effects that medications can have on your oral health.

Warning Signs That Indicate A Problem With Oral Health

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

It is extremely important to be mindful of your oral health. Your mouth provides many warnings when something is not right and may need intervention by our dental team. The longer you ignore the signs, the greater your chance of experiencing a dental emergency. Would you know what warning signs to look for that tell you there is a problem with your oral health? We are here to help!

Importance Of Following Before And After-Treatment Directions

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

While it is always our goal for our patients to have ideal health and experience no complications, that is not reality. Thankfully, at Noble Oaks Dentistry, we offer a number of restorative treatments that can improve and repair any problem areas or damage to your oral health. We also provide cosmetic dentistry treatments to patients who are looking to improve the appearance of their teeth. As with any medical treatment, it is imperative that you follow any and all of our directions before and after your procedure. Failure to do so negatively impacts the success of treatment as well as your recovery time.

Getting Back To Routine

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

When was the last time you visited our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months since your last visit, you are due for a cleaning. With the start of the new year just behind us, now is the perfect time to schedule a visit for you and your loved ones. Even if you take excellent care of your teeth each day by thoroughly brushing and flossing, we still need to check them regularly.

Are Your Lifestyle Choices Affecting Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

At Noble Oaks Dentistry, we want you to have optimal oral health. One of the best ways to do this is to make wise choices in your everyday life that do not negatively affect your oral health. Unfortunately, some patients make poor lifestyle choices, and it can negatively impact your oral health. While these habits might not be affecting your oral health now, they will most certainly lead to problems in the future.

Should I Be Worried?

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

We often stress the importance of establishing and maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine. Patients who follow through with this typically have fewer oral health problems and issues when compared to other patients. If you do not always care for your mouth the way you should and have been noticing blood when you brush and floss your teeth, you may be experiencing a problem with your oral health. Continue reading to learn more.

Help Your Teens Navigate Their Oral Health

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information, Pediatric Dentistry

At Noble Oaks Dentistry, we stress the importance of maintaining proper oral health to our patients of all ages. Our young patients follow their parents’ directions and often receive help when brushing and cleaning their teeth as well as attending scheduled routine appointments. Unfortunately, as children move into the teenage years, sometimes it is not as easy to guide their oral health.

Care For Your Teeth Properly This Halloween

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

With Halloween coming up later this month, it seems like there are endless sweets and candy available everywhere you turn. If you are a sugar lover, it can be difficult to deny yourself the treats this month. There is no reason you can’t enjoy some of your favorite treats in moderation. We encourage our patients to spend a little extra time this month caring for their oral health. Now is a great opportunity to evaluate the way you care for and clean your teeth. We see you so infrequently during the year, and it is important that you are paying enough attention to your oral health. Slacking on your oral hygiene routine increases the likelihood of developing tooth decay and gum disease.

Factors That Damage Tooth Enamel

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

Do you feel that you properly care for your teeth? While tooth enamel — the outside covering of your teeth — is the strongest substance in the body, it is not indestructible. Even if you believe you take excellent care of your teeth, you may have some bad habits that will eventually lead to damaged tooth enamel. Damaged tooth enamel that is not treated in a timely fashion can lead to serious complications to your oral health.