Category: Preventive Dentistry

Focus On Health With A Cleaning And Screening

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Your routine appointments at the dentist really do make a difference in your ability to keep your smile safe. Most people need these visits at least twice each year; for some, an accelerated schedule of care can help to combat issues like periodontal disease and others. Since we are now past the midway point of… Read more »

A Dental Checkup Is An Opportunity

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If you have been skipping your semiannual checkups at your dentist, you are missing out on your chance to speak with a trusted oral health professional about your smile. While you may think that you have things covered with your daily oral health regimen, but even with dedication to your brushing and flossing, you still… Read more »

Oral Cancer Screenings Can Save You

  Regular checkups and cleanings are essential to your health. These checkups can help prevent and detect cavities, early stages of gum disease, and even oral cancer. At Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA, your health is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we urge you to participate in preventive care twice… Read more »

No Teeth? You Still Need Check-Ups!

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When we think of visiting the dentist, we often associate it with maintaining healthy teeth and gums. However, did you know that dental care is just as essential, even for those who no longer have their natural teeth? Many people mistakenly believe that regular dental visits are unnecessary once they have lost their teeth or… Read more »

A Screening And Cleaning To Start Fall Right

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As this summer finally begins to slow down, it can be a fantastic time to handle all of those leftover errands. If you are like us, during the hotter months, it can be a struggle just to check those important items off of your to-do list. This means that now that it starts to turn… Read more »

When Was Your Last Dental Checkup?

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The habits you practice daily form the basis for your smile care. This means brushing and flossing provide preventive protection against the dangers of tooth decay and gum disease. By regularly removing oral plaque, you maintain strong gums and healthy enamel. By visiting your dentist, we can provide a professional cleaning and review of your… Read more »

Your Checkups Help You Prevent Tooth Decay

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These days, it seems like it becomes more and more difficult to plan your schedule. While we certainly understand this struggle, it is important that you stick to your timeline of routine cleanings and examinations from a qualified dental provider. Through a two-step process, these appointments help you to avoid preventable conditions, such as tooth… Read more »

Caring For Your All Areas Of Your Mouth

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When you think about your smile (and how to protect it), what do you envision? For most people, the first things that come to mind are the teeth, and for good reason; these give us both function and appearance, so they are obviously highly important. Taking the time to maintain a healthy set of teeth… Read more »

Schedule A Time For Cleaning And Screening

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Oral health requires consistent maintenance to keep your mouth safe as you age. Without the proper hygiene regimen at home, you could be allowing the growth of harmful bacteria to occur unimpeded. It is vital to keep to twice daily brushing, while flossing and using an oral rinse once each day. Home oral maintenance is… Read more »

Are You In Need Of A Periodontal Cleaning?

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Taking care of your oral health consists of several different practices, and each one is essential to maintain. Among the various areas of dentistry, preventive care is the most important to consider. It often consists of brushing your teeth, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash, but no routine is considered complete without a routine checkup and… Read more »