Don’t Forget To Schedule Your End-Of-Year Dental Appointment!

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

The weather over the past few months has been brutally hot. We don’t know how you feel, but we are thrilled that fall has officially arrived, and cooler weather is coming our way. With the arrival of fall, we encourage our patients to schedule any appointments that may be needed for themselves or their family members. We know that you may be busy with activities and Halloween festivities, but your oral health is important. Now is the perfect time to schedule your visit to make sure you see us before the end of the year. Read on to learn more. The closer you get to the end of the year, the more there is a rush for last-minute appointments to use up any remaining insurance benefits. Read on to learn more.

Importance Of Caring For Teeth When Sick

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

At Noble Oaks Dentistry, we care about the state of your oral health. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about patients receiving routine dental care in our office. We also want to be sure our patients know how to clean and care for their teeth between appointments in our office. Today, we want to share the importance of maintaining your oral health when you are under the weather. Being sick is never fun, but it’s even worse if your oral health suffers.

When To Replace Your Toothbrush And Other Oral Health Tips

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

At Noble Oaks Dentistry, we are passionate about your oral health and want our patients to share the passion we feel. We see our patients so infrequently during the year that they must be responsible for managing their oral hygiene routine on their own. We want to stress the importance of caring for your teeth properly each and every day. It will save you a lot of money in the end when you do not need additional dental care. Here are some helpful tips:

4 Habits You Need To Stop Now To Save Your Teeth

General Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

We encourage our patients to be proactive with their oral health. Since we see patients so infrequently during the year, we want patients to be mindful of their oral health and contact our office if they suspect a problem. Unfortunately, certain habits can lead to serious complications that can seriously affect a patient’s teeth, gums, and mouth. While some patients experience immediate problems, others can expect to have issues in the near future. We want to share some common habits that can harm your oral health. Read on to learn more.

Healthy Food Choices Lead To A Healthy Mouth

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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.

What To Do About A Cracked Tooth

Emergency Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

It always seems like an emergency happens at the worst time. Just like any other kind of emergency, a dental emergency can happen at any time. Patients are more likely to experience a dental emergency when they have not visited our office for routine care or have postponed a recommended treatment. When an emergency happens, it can be difficult to determine when a visit to our office is necessary. We always suggest contacting our office, and we can guide you. One emergency that always requires a visit to our office is a cracked tooth. Read on to learn about this problem and how it can lead to serious consequences for your oral health if not treated in a timely manner.

Do You Always Follow The Dentist’s Directions?

Emergency Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

We will follow endless amounts of directions in our lifetime. You have to follow directions if you are heading to an unfamiliar place. Directions are necessary if you are building a toy or piece of furniture for your home. The list goes on and on. Following directions from our office before and after treatment is extremely important. Failure to do so can lead to serious complications. Read on to learn more.

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.

What Kind Of Dental Issues Are Considered An Emergency?

Emergency Dentistry, Noble Oaks Dentistry, Patient Information

We don’t know about you, but we cannot be happier that spring has arrived! The countdown to summer is on, and we cannot wait to hear about all of your exciting plans during your next visit. Nothing can ruin a fun time or exciting plans like a dental emergency. It always seems like an emergency happens at the least ideal time. We want to provide you with some ways to help determine what is a dental emergency and how to prevent emergencies from occurring.

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!