Gum disease affects millions of people in the United States. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, almost half of people over the age of 30 exhibit the symptoms of periodontal disease. In the advanced stages, this disease can hurt the health and appearance of your smile. How do you avoid gum disease?
Category: Preventive Dentistry
FAQs: What Happens During a Cleaning?
When was the last time you had your teeth professionally cleaned? What may seem like a minor or insignificant procedure can actually safeguard your smile against serious oral health complications. What happens during a cleaning? How often should you have your teeth cleaned?
5 Tips for Achieving a Beautiful Smile
Do you want to obtain a beautiful smile? Improving the appearance of your smile is possible with routine oral healthcare. By practicing good oral hygiene, you reduce the severity of teeth stains and combat common health problems, such as tooth decay or gum disease. Let’s look at 5 tips for achieving a beautiful smile.
5 Tips for Improving Oral Health
The best route to a beautiful smile involves improving your oral health. With a simple preventive approach to dental care, you can reduce your risk of developing common dental problem, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Let’s look at five simple tips for improving your oral health.
Quiz: How Do I Prevent Cavities?
Tooth decay affects nearly all of us at some point in our lives. In fact, only around 2% of the population is immune to dental caries. For the rest of us, regular dental care is necessary to protect our teeth from decay. Wondering what you can do to prevent cavities? Fortunately, avoiding tooth decay is… Read more »
What to Expect From Pediatric Care: Q&A
Have you been thinking about bringing your child to see us but aren’t quite sure what to expect? Wondering what sorts of treatments we offer? We provide comprehensive pediatric care to ensure your child’s smile remains healthy and beautiful for many years to come. For a more detailed understanding of what you can look forward… Read more »
Schedule Your Cleanings Like Clockwork: Q&A
You may have noticed that we are pretty diligent about getting you to schedule your next six-month visit. While you probably recognize how clean and comfortable your mouth feels after your cleaning, you may not realize why we encourage you to schedule your dental cleanings like clockwork. True, one of our main priorities is ensuring… Read more »
Quiz: How Do I Avoid Tooth Decay?
No one enjoys a cavity. But what can we do to avoid tooth decay? Despite the fact that dental caries are so widespread, they are surprisingly preventable. Many people are unaware that a few simple steps can help you avoid the onset of dental cavities. With the right information, you can enjoy a healthier smile… Read more »
Brush Up On Your Tooth Brushing Facts
Between your six-month dental cleanings with us, you brush your teeth and perform a great deal of plaque removal on a daily basis. This allows you to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and even bad breath. But have you ever stopped to think about whether you’re doing the best job you can at brushing those… Read more »
Check In On Your Dental Cleaning Knowledge
You know on some level that visiting us for six-month cleanings is an important part of your dental care. You know this because every time you see us, we mention seeing you in six months. However, do you really understand why we are so enthusiastic about your return? True, we love seeing your smiling face,… Read more »
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