The holiday season is gearing up, which means your schedule is going to be a lot more hectic. This also means you may be inundated with foods high in sugar and starch. We want to make sure you can make decisions that keep your smile strong throughout the holiday season and beyond! In today’s blog, […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Is It Time For Your Next Dental Checkup?
When was the last time that you came into the office to speak with your dentist? If you are struggling to remember, it may be a sign that it is time for your next semiannual checkup. These visits help you to stay on top of your oral health needs, and when you put them off, […]
Keep Up With Your Semiannual Checkups
One of the most essential steps in the maintenance of your smile is coming into the dental office for a checkup. Most people require these appointments every six months, so if it has been longer than that, reach out to your dentist and schedule your next visit. If you dentist has put you on a […]
Preventive Care For Your Smile
Within the field of dentistry, prevention is key in avoiding common concerns such as tooth decay and periodontal disease, and this process centers around two actions. The first is your home hygiene regimen, including twice-a-day brushing, as well as a dedication to thorough flossing between your teeth. But even with an immaculate routine at home, […]
A New Dental Baseline For 2023
Now that we have reached the start of the new year, it is time to resume our standard activities. Hopefully, we have taken stock of the last year and set new goals for 2023. Health resolutions are common and they can be particularly helpful for your dental wellness. Take control of your future this January […]
Stay Up To Date With Dental Exams
There are important actions that you can, and should, take each day to protect your smile. Brushing and flossing certainly benefit you, and you can lower your risk for problems when you limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks. While these actions are important, they should not be seen as a replacement for your […]
Tongue and Lip Ties: Evaluation of Infants, Toddlers, and Children
Tongue and Lip Ties: Evaluation of Infants In normal human anatomy there are ligaments that connect the upper lip to the upper jaw bone (maxilla) and connect the tongue to the muscles forming the floor of the mouth. These ligaments can be light, thin in nature, allowing for normal lip movements and tongue extension, or […]
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How Healthy Gums Benefit Your Smile
What efforts are you making to protect and preserve your smile? When you think about what it takes to keep up with an appearance that makes you confident, you should think about your periodontal as well as your dental health. Problems with your gums can lead to unwelcome cosmetic changes; when they grow more serious, […]
Keep Scheduling Regular Dental Exams
Has too much time passed since you last had a preventive dental appointment? Unless you are following your dentist’s directions by following a different schedule, you should make a point of scheduling preventive care every six months. These regular appointments provide valuable feedback about the state of your smile, and they can deliver prompt care […]
3 Actions That Help Protect Your Smile
Is your current oral hygiene routine keeping you safe from threats like dental decay and gum disease? You may feel that it is…until you see your dentist again and learn that you need restorative dental work! Better oral health care is a concern for many people. What you can find is that the right adjustments […]
