You have some idea, of course, about what dental hygiene is. However, that does not necessarily mean that you have ever received the ins and outs of this part of your oral health care, which you practice at home. Maybe you simply want a review but aren’t sure how to ask. While we are and […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Sugarless Gum Quiz: A Brief Review
How much do you know about how chewing gum affects your smile? Are you a little uncertain about whether gum is always bad for your oral health, always good, or somewhere in between? We know that this topic may cause some confusion, which is why we’d like to review your knowledge over the finer details. […]
Bleeding Gums: A Quiz
Are you experiencing bleeding gums? Do you know what to do when this symptom appears? Perhaps you shouldn’t overreact, you think to yourself. Maybe this is normal sometimes, right? Not exactly. While it’s not necessarily a sign of a serious underlying concern, it could be. So, how to proceed once the symptom occurs for the […]
3 Tips To Help You Knock Out Anxiety
When you call us to schedule your visit, how do you feel? Is it like scheduling any other event in your life? Or, do you feel a little nervous? Perhaps you feel serious anxiety, which is sometimes enough to keep you from calling and scheduling at all. The good news is that you don’t have […]
Oral Health: 3 Things You Shouldn’t Share
While we always appreciate meeting someone with a sharing nature, there are those times in life when it’s very important to reel in that desire and to keep your items to yourself. This is quite notable when it comes to your dental care. In some instances, sharing products can actually lead to some problems for […]
Don’t Forget: What You Can’t See Is Important!
When you’re practicing your dental care every day and doing your best to remember to call us to schedule visits, you might forget a key factor: It’s not always about what you can see. In many instances, your care is about remembering to pay attention to the fact that care is required for those things […]
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Busy Schedule: Making Dental Care Work
If you think that you have the busiest schedule in the world, we will certainly not argue with you! We have met many patients in the same boat who place their dental care at the top of their priority list but who still struggle to find a balance between coming in for visits and all […]
Quiz: Why Do My Teeth Feel Weird?
Sometimes, you run your tongue over your teeth and instead of getting that wonderful feeling you get right after a dental cleaning (when teeth are exceptionally clean!), something feels funny. You can probably come up with some very specific adjectives for this sensation and chances are good we have heard them before. As for what […]
Fruit Facts: The Good And The Bad
Fruit! You can pull it from a tree and enjoy a delightful snack. You should eat it every day because it’s packed full of nutrients that are essential for your wellbeing! So, how could it be bad, you might wonder to yourself? Well, here’s the straight talk: It’s good for your general health but it […]
Smile Care: Yes, You Have To…
When it comes to caring for your smile health, you might find yourself wondering if you really need to do certain things or if they’re just suggestions. When this type of question pops up, you can generally assume the answer is yes, you have to do it! However, to be on the safe side, it’s […]