Are you starting to worry that you might have a tooth infection? This is a common question that occurs when a patient experiences strange symptoms or a toothache. While it is entirely possible to recognize the fact that an infection is brewing, it is also quite possible to experience an infection without noticing that a […]
Extractions: 3 Reasons You Might Elect To Have One
When it comes to requiring a dental extraction because something is wrong with your smile, it’s often easy to choose to schedule a visit. No, you don’t necessarily want your tooth removed but protecting your smile is the priority. On the other hand, there are some instances in which you might elect to have your […]
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Q&A: What’s This Water Flosser I’ve Heard About?
Has someone you know mentioned using a water flosser instead of dental floss? If so, you may be feeling like there’s been a secret about dental hygiene you wish you’d known all along. Then again, you may be wondering if this news is too good to be true. As a matter of fact, this option […]
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Teeth?
How well do you think you know your own smile development? Are you certain about how many teeth should be in your mouth? Can you tell the difference between a full set of teeth with and without your wisdom teeth in regard to a final tooth count? Are you quite sure when those third molars […]
Dental Care During Pregnancy: 3 Things You Should Do
Are you pregnant and worrying about your dental care? The good news is that you don’t have to worry (though we understand you might have a lot on your mind!). However, especially if this is your first pregnancy, it’s especially helpful if you recognize there are a few key, beneficial things you can do to ensure […]
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Flossing: Check In On Your Technique
Do you think that over the years, you’ve come up with quite an amazing and effective system of flossing that has been working wonders for you? If you are like many patients, you might answer with something along the lines of, “No, not really.” If so, we encourage you to take a moment to check […]
Dental Care: Don’t Try This At Home
When you get your oral health in wonderful condition and you find that you have streamlined your dental hygiene, you may begin to feel on top of your dental care game! This is a wonderful sensation because you know you are doing your absolute best to protect your smile. However, if you let any of […]
Ignoring Your Cavity: 4 Things That Can Happen
The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” is often something that applies to oral health problems as our patients experience them. You’re not looking at your cavity on a daily basis, so it often feels easier to just pretend it’s not there. Unfortunately, the longer you allow the tooth decay to progress, the worse […]
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3 Things That Are True About Restorative Care
When learning about restorative care, the details can become somewhat confusing. For instance, you may wonder why an extraction qualifies within restorative treatment if we are removing the tooth, not fixing it. Well, this is because we’re getting rid of the source of the problem and prepping your mouth for a tooth replacement (at which […]
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Customized Care: What Does This Mean?
You might hear quite consistently that we provide customized care. However, you might not really know what this means. Surely, a dental cleaning doesn’t require significant customization, right? How about cosmetic care? Does that require custom treatments or should everyone expect the same thing? Allow us to explain when this becomes extremely important and why […]
