You visit your dentist every 6 months—or at least you should be—and every time, you’re intimidated by the gleaming tools that are laid out right next to your dental chair. You can’t help but to wonder, “What are those?!”
Although they might not look like the most forgiving tools to go in your mouth, your hygienist uses them to meticulously clean your teeth during your visits. Learn more about the different types of dental tools that your dentist uses in this week’s blog post.
One thing that can ruin any day is a toothache—especially one that just won’t quit! If you have a toothache, you should start seeking assistance from your local dentist. But first, your dentist (as well as you) should know the cause of the toothache! Find out the top 10 reasons why your tooth may have started to ache in this week’s blog post.
You have a busy schedule, so it can be difficult to fit in a dental visit. That’s understandable—but you should still never miss out on your necessary dental care. In fact, your dentist has 6 legitimate reasons why missing out on your scheduled semiannual visits is a bad idea in this week’s blog post.
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You have a busy schedule, so it can be difficult to fit in a dental visit. That’s understandable—but you should still never miss out on your necessary dental care. In fact, your dentist has 6 legitimate reasons why missing out on your scheduled semiannual visits is a bad idea in this week’s blog post.
Choosing a dentist is actually harder than many people may anticipate. When you search for a family dentist in the Google search engine, you might retrieve hundreds of results. That’s not easy nor fun to sift through.
That’s why our practice put together this easy to follow guide to finding your perfect local dentist!
Some things in life are unavoidable—like a few aches and pains as we grow older. There are other things, however, that we really can prevent. One of them is a cracked tooth. Continue reading to find out what you should and shouldn’t be doing to keep your teeth strong and sturdy.
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When you’re the head of your household, you carry a lot of responsibility—including choosing your family’s perfect healthcare provider. This goes for your dentist, too.
If barring the burden of selecting the ideal dentist seems challenging, you’re not alone. We’ve formulated a list of questions that can make this hunt a bit easier.
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When deciding whether or not to replace your teeth, you must do a lot of research. The bottom line is that replacing your missing teeth is the best decision you can make for your oral health, but what dental restoration is the best for you? Dentists all around agree that dental implants are one of the most effective and long-lasting replacements available, but there are a few negative misconceptions about dental implants that may ward patients away from them.
As your trusted dental team, your dentist wants you to make an informed decision based off of true facts. This week’s blog post is about 5 dental implant myths to throw to the wayside.
Throughout our lives, everyone develops unhealthy habits. Nobody’s perfect and your dentist doesn’t expect you to be. Your dentist just wants you to know there are certain habits that can negatively affect your oral health and have long term consequences. In this week’s blog post, we break down the top 4 bad habits to avoid to maximize your dental health.
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Some people just can’t imagine having metal braces as an adult. You have to uphold a professional image at work, feel confident around your peers, and change your whole dental routine? That’s just not reasonable.
If you’re one of those people that will do anything to straighten their teeth but rely on traditional brackets and wires, you can rest assured that there’s an option for you: porcelain veneers.
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