Importance Of Following Before And After-Treatment Directions

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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.

Stress And The Effect On Your Mouth

Do you often find yourself experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety? Whether your stress is caused by a job or your personal life, it can be harmful to your overall health. Stress can contribute to health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Aside from your overall health, your stress levels and lifestyle can also be negatively affecting your oral health.

Ouch! That’s Too Cold On My Teeth!

We don’t know about you, but we do everything we can to cool off during the summer heat here in Kaufman. One of our favorite ways to cool down is to enjoy a delicious ice cream treat. Would you love to eat ice cream to cool off but have been avoiding this cold treat because the extreme cold makes your teeth feel uncomfortable? It is not unusual to experience sensitivity from time to time; however, it can be a warning there is something more severe happening with your oral health. Read on to learn more about what your mouth might be trying to tell you.

Summer Dental Care Tips

We have been enjoying the long summer day and hope you have been too! Summer days seem more relaxed, especially with no school in session and many work schedules shortened or changed for the season. While we hope you are having tons of summer fun, we want to remind you to continue to care for your oral health. Unfortunately, not caring for your teeth now can lead to unwanted oral health issues in the future. Continue reading to learn some helpful suggestions to care for your teeth this summer.