Category: Preventive Dentistry

Has it been more than six months since your last dental checkup? If so, it is time for your routine cleaning and examination. Your smile requires consistent maintenance in the office with a dental provider for two main reasons. The first is your visual exam, which gives you the knowledge of developing oral health troubles…. Read more »

After the holidays finish and you are preparing to restart your daily life, keep your dental health in mind. You should be coming into the office at least twice each year for continued professional maintenance on your smile. If you have not had a trained eye on your oral health in a while, the start… Read more »

It can be difficult as a parent to instill proper health habits. Our little ones cannot comprehend the necessity of preventive care in the same way as adults and they do not have the life experience to predict the cause and effect of their choices. These two concepts collide when it concerns oral health. At… Read more »

This time of the year, our common viruses such as the cold and the flu start to become much more serious of a concern. We are much more likely to be indoors on account of the weather, and the holidays means people are closer together in a number of areas. Beyond the visits to friends… Read more »

As we age, the needs of our bodies change, and we have to spend a little more time and effort in keeping ourselves healthy. It isn’t just issues like our weight, either, but more permanent problems such as osteoporosis. This condition affects a very large number of people. About half of women over the age… Read more »

One of the most difficult habits to instill in children is oral health hygiene. But even before they are able to brush their own teeth, the state of their mouth can lead to serious effects later in life. So no matter what age your child is, from baby to a teen, it is important to… Read more »

Diabetes is very common in the United States, with around 13% of the adult population having either the Type I or Type II forms of the condition. Despite its widespread prevalence within our population, many parts of it are not either ignored or simply not discussed. Its relation to your oral health is one area… Read more »

Is your smile currently as healthy as it should be, or should you be worried that there is something wrong? With the right combination of daily oral hygiene efforts and regular dental appointments, you can have less to worry about when it comes to your dental well-being. The visits themselves do more than just update… Read more »

To keep your teeth healthy, you should take care to clean your smile each day. Brushing twice a day and flossing at least once will help you control your risk for problems that threaten your oral health and appearance. As important as this routine is, make sure that you also protect yourself with professional dental… Read more »