If you’re experiencing oral pain at any point throughout the day, then you know your smile might be facing a problem. However, we know that it is very easy to rationalize such discomfort when it seems to come and go or when you can mask it with pain relievers. You might think to yourself, “Oh, it’s… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Dental Hygiene: A Quick Check-In
We would love to quickly check in on your dental hygiene to make sure you remember how to do everything correctly (and to make sure you’ve got the motivation to follow through). While chances are wonderful, of course, that you’re on top of your brushing and flossing game, it’s always wise to review your habits… Read more »
Toothpaste: Get The Most Out Of Your Tube
No, we don’t literally mean get as much toothpaste to come out of your tube as you can (though there are toothpaste squeezer accessories that can help you accomplish this). What we mean is: Make sure you’re using toothpaste for your dental hygiene that yields the greatest amount of benefits in as many ways as… Read more »
Do You Brush Your Teeth In The Shower?
There are a lot of things that might make your shower time unique. Perhaps you belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, spend a little time creating interesting sculptures with your hair as you shampoo, or maybe you … brush your teeth in there! If so, did you know that it’s important you’re taking… Read more »
Bruxism Treatment: Why You Should Say Yes
Have you been saying no to bruxism treatment? Perhaps you’ve been thinking it over but you don’t really understand whether coming in to see us for your functional disorder (you might grind your teeth involuntarily, clench them, or both) is absolutely essential. To take any guesswork or doubt out of the equation, we proudly provide… Read more »
Dos and Don’ts: How To Achieve Enjoyable Flossing
If you floss your smile on a daily basis, then you are doing a wonderful job at upholding the guidelines and efforts required of your dental hygiene. We applaud your decision to remain so dedicated to enjoying a healthy grin. However, just because you are going through the motions doesn’t mean that you are so… Read more »
Are You Brushing Correctly? Or Just Almost?
If you brush your teeth as we recommend, you can expect good things for your oral health. However, if your dental hygiene is close but not quite right, you may end up finding yourself in a pickle! As in, you might deal with tooth decay, gingivitis, and other problems that develop when you do not… Read more »
It’s Spring: What Does Your Smile Need?
Now that it’s spring, what types of plans do you have for your smile? If you answered, “Well, none…” then we have some helpful suggestions that might help you get the ball rolling. Did you realize it may be time for your preventive care with us? Is there something you’ve been hoping to accomplish with… Read more »
Managing GERD: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Whether you most certainly have GERD, you think you might, or you’ve just heard about it and the symptoms seem quite familiar to you, it’s something you should know about. It’s also something you should treat if it happens to you. Here’s the breakdown: GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which means the muscles… Read more »
Green Living And Your Dental Care
If you are someone who is looking for the best way to impact the environment (and yourself) only in beneficial ways, you take a close look at just about everything you do. From the products you purchase to the amount of energy and water you consume, there’s a lot to consider. When it comes to… Read more »