National Children’s Dental Health Month 2016

Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? As a result, we have decided to take a moment to provide our patients with a quick refresher regarding some helpful ways to protect your child’s oral health. Whether you feel like you have reached an expert level of maintaining your little one’s smile – or if you are more than happy to receive a helpful tip or two – reviewing the basics is always beneficial for everyone!

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Dental Hygiene Quiz

Do you currently have a completely solid handle on what it takes to keep your smile in tip-top condition? Are you feeling uncertain – hoping you are, in fact, a master of dental hygiene – but worrying that you actually know very little? The great news is that once you learn the fundamentals of a healthy smile, you will know what to do for the rest of your life! For now, however, we suggest you begin with a quick quiz to determine what you have learned and what you may still need to find out.

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A Quiz: Details Of Invisalign Treatment

You might know all that there is to know about the benefits of choosing Invisalign treatment to align your smile. What you may find, however, once you have become quite excited about this orthodontic treatment is that you are still a little bit unsure regarding the daily details of treatment. For instance, how many hours a day do you need to wear the trays? Can you sleep with them in? Allow us to help you discover how much you know – and how much you still need to learn – with a quick yet informative quick.

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3 Qualifying Factors For Implants

When it comes to qualifying for dental implants, there’s a lot more to consider than you may think. First, it is – of course – essential that your smile can support implants, otherwise you will not be able to successfully receive them. However, it is also quite significant that implants meet your qualifications for a tooth replacement solution that meets your needs. Before you assume this is the one and only treatment for you, we encourage you to consider a few factors as you move forward toward replacing missing teeth.

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3 Misconceptions About Dentures

When it comes to seeking the tooth replacement option best suited to the needs of your smile, you may find yourself immediately interested in the many benefits of full and partial dentures. However, you may then allow rumors to take over, potentially leading you astray from this opportunity that may provide just what you’re looking for. Rather than allow yourself to be swayed by misconceptions, we encourage you to learn a bit more about the facts, so you can make a fully informed decision when the time comes.

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Quiz: Preventing Tooth Decay In Children

Do you know if you’re doing your best when it comes to protecting your child’s smile from tooth decay? Are you certain you are doing a wonderful job with the information you have but you are concerned you might be overlooking an essential aspect of preventive care? Don’t worry – we are happy to offer detailed demonstrations and suggestions during your visits. For now, go ahead and make your way through a quick quiz that will reveal how much you really know (while offering some helpful tips).

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Downsides To Quick Tooth Replacement Choices

The great news is that you have many options when it comes to figuring out which tooth replacement solution is the best for you. The bad news is that patients who feel frustrated and simply want the problem solved often agree to a prosthetic without considering their options. Allow us to explain why spending a bit of time learning about potential tooth loss solutions and speaking with us during a dental consultation is your best choice.

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3 Ways To Avoid Extractions

In some cases, dental extractions are absolutely necessary and there’s nothing you can do to prevent them – for instance, you may find that your wisdom teeth need to be removed because they threaten your oral health. However, in many cases, an extraction becomes needed due to damage or issues with oral health, which you can easily prevent if you know how to do so. Do yourself a favor and consider some surprisingly simple tips to keep your smile intact.

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Why Root Canal Therapy?

Have you recently been told by our practice that you need root canal therapy to protect your smile and save your tooth? If so, you might find yourself wondering why you need this particular treatment, whether it’s necessary, if perhaps you should have asked about alternatives, and many similar questions. We understand – many patients initially come up with a long list of questions before they feel comfortable seeing us for the treatment. Do yourself a favor and consider the answers to some FAQs to improve your confidence.

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3 Benefits Of Crowns For Teens

Have we suggested that your teenager receive a dental crown? If so, you are likely already aware that this restorative treatment has been suggested conservatively to promote the improved health – and long-term protection – of your child’s smile. However, you may wonder if this is a good idea and how it will affect your teenager’s life. As always, we offer restorative care that is advantageous for individuals of all ages. Allow us to provide you with some specific benefits, so you can rest easy with the knowledge that your child’s smile is in good hands.

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