As a parent, you would probably do anything possible to help keep your kids safe and healthy? That said, you likely realize that protecting them often begins with gentle but persistent reminders to take care, like wearing their helmets anytime they ride their bikes, or putting on their seatbelts when they get in the car. When it comes to their oral health, protecting their smiles is similarly simple. It does require diligence, though, in making sure they actually follow through on the key steps necessary to protect their dental health! (more…)
Your Kids Can Learn More About Dental Health with a New App
Do your kids complain every single night when you say it’s time to brush their teeth? What about when it’s time to visit the dentist, or to eat a meal that is not deep-fried or laden with sugar? Helping kids protect their smiles can be a big challenge for many parents. Fortunately, teaching kids about why oral care is important, and the simple steps they can take to help better protect their smiles, can help make your job a little easier! After all, kids deserve to know that dental hygiene and healthy choices serve important functions, namely to protect their beautiful smiles! (more…)
Can You Do More to Protect Your Smile?
Do you want to spend 2017 enjoying unprecedentedly great oral health? If 2016 was filled with cavities, inflamed gums, or other dental issues you may have started this year more determined than ever to avoid common oral problems like those. But have you really done all you could to protect your teeth and gums? Preventive dental care isn’t complicated, or even incredibly time-consuming. However, it does require forming healthy habits. So, have you really done your due diligence, when it comes to protecting your dental health? (more…)
Is Your Smile Screaming for a Dental Restoration?
Now that the weather is warming, is your sweet tooth crying out for ice cream? What happens when you take a bite of that delicious mint chocolate chip treat, or when you try to steal a bite of your kid’s sno cone, though? If iced treats make you want to scream, not from delight but because of dental discomfort, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your restorative dentist. You could have a dental cavity. If you are suffering from a cavity, the good news is that prompt dental treatment, like a tooth filling, is the best way to restore your comfort and to save that metaphorical sweet tooth from further problems! (more…)
Why Does My Face Hurt When I Smile?
It is natural for your face to hurt when you’ve just spent hours smiling for photos, like on your wedding day, for instance. But, if you regularly struggle with cramping from smiling, it could be due to a dental-related issue, such as misalignment of the teeth, or even TMJ disorder. Muscle pains throughout the face and jaw are often caused by Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, a condition that may affect as many as 10 million Americans. If you are ready to get to the root of your jaw or face pain, it’s time to talk to your restorative dentist about whether TMJ could be to blame, and if so, how dental treatment could help! (more…)
Are These Bad Habits Damaging Your Oral Health?
Do you want to spend 2017 enjoying great oral health? Who wouldn’t, actually? While preventive dental care isn’t complicated, it does require combining healthy habits at-home with routine checkups and cleanings, in order to protect the teeth from common problems like cavities and gum disease. So if you really want to ensure your smile continues to look and feel its best, make sure your hygiene routine and eating habits are serving to protect and even improve your oral health! (more…)
Can You Really Prevent Dental Cavities?
Hoping to make 2017 your best year yet, when it comes to your oral health? Is your main priority to avoid dental cavities? Cavities can often be treated quickly, through minimally invasive dental fillings. However, it is certainly best to avoid dental decay in the first place. The good news is that there are plenty of simple steps you can take to help better protect your teeth from dental decay. They center around forming healthy habits in your daily life, and seeing your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. (more…)
Does My Baby Really Need Dental Care?
Is your little bundle of joy becoming a moody mess, because of teething? Perhaps you only recently noticed a tooth beginning to erupt, and are wondering what, if anything, you need to do to help keep your child comfortable during this process, and also to protect his or her smile moving forward. It’s important, as a parent, to realize that babies need dental care, just as children and adults do. How to best care for the smile, though, depends on the age of your child and how many teeth are visible. (more…)
Is It Time to Turn to Professional Teeth Whitening?
When was the last time you felt confident about showing off your pearly whites? Has it been months or even years since you actually felt proud of your smile? Feeling insecure because of dental stains or discoloration is common. That is because the teeth are strong, but porous. Over time, foods and beverages can create noticeable discoloration. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening provides a way to help address most causes of tooth staining, and with dramatic, safe and fast results. That way, you can head into this new year excited about showing off your smile! (more…)
Is Restorative Dentistry Really Necessary?
Do you ever find yourself wondering how important restorative dentistry actually is? More specifically, have you become curious whether restoration is actually necessary for dental issues like chips, cracks, or even cavities? It might be tempting to overlook dental problems, hoping they will simply go away on their own. Sadly, this is likely to leave you with worsening oral health, to the point that you could require extensive restorative treatment like root canal therapy or even an extraction. To avoid this, it is best to seek restorative dentistry as soon as you suspect you could have a dental problem. (more…)
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