Choosing The Right Dental Floss

There’s not necessarily a right or wrong dental floss. However, there is a better and then not-so-great floss for your particular dental hygiene needs. As a result, it’s good to become familiar with your options and how to make a selection, so you can ensure your smile is as healthy as possible. Just take a deep breath, let go of any assumptions you have about floss, and get ready to take in the easy-to-remember details you need for optimal flossing.

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3 Tips For Successful Brushing

Are you feeling quite powerful as you’re wielding your toothbrush in hand, controlling the fate of your smile? Well, this is a good thing if you are interested in practicing top-notch dental hygiene that will keep your smile healthy for years to come. However, if you are missing a few key recommendations for experiencing successful brushing, those feelings of power may not provide you with the results you want. Don’t worry – we applaud your dedication and are happy to fill in the blanks, so your oral health remains in good shape.

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What Does Sensitivity Mean?

Oh no! You feel a quick jolt of discomfort in your tooth – what can it mean? Understandably, dealing with any type of sudden sensitivity can result in some serious concern. Your smile that you once paid little attention to (except for remembering to brush, floss, etc.) suddenly has you thinking something serious must be going on. Fortunately, when you’re dealing with minor to moderate sensitivity, it means something treatable is happening to your oral health. Allow us to provide some explanation.

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Gum Disease: Who Is At Risk?

Are you under the impression that certain people are at risk for gum disease but others are not? The truth is that every single person is vulnerable to this problem. However, some are more predisposed to the development of periodontal concerns than others. Before we go any further, let’s make one important distinction: No matter your level of susceptibility, it is essential that you practice daily dental hygiene (brushing and flossing) and remain on track with preventive care at our practice (two visits annually) for good gum health. As for those other details, let’s take a stroll through some interesting facts.

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Teeth Whitening: The Basics

Are you interested in teeth whitening because your smile is anything but vibrant (but you don’t know much about this cosmetic treatment)? No problem. Taking the first step toward seeking out a solution for your smile is all that is required for you to begin this exciting journey. As for the specifics of whitening, we encourage you to become familiar with the basics. Then, contact us for a visit and we will provide you with cosmetic plans personalized to your one-of-a-kind smile.

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The Number 2 And Your Oral Health

When it comes to cavities and other oral health concerns like gum disease, patients often fail to realize how easy it is to avoid such problems. Unfortunately, they also commonly overlook how easy it is to develop them. In addition to providing you with a bit of enlightenment regarding how things can go poorly – or stay it tip-top shape – with your smile, we would like to offer a simple way of looking at hygiene-related issues. Focus on the number “2” and we’ll do the rest.

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Porcelain Veneers: 3 Reasons To Say Yes

Have you been going back and forth about your final decision regarding porcelain veneers? Have you convinced yourself that though veneers offer exceptional benefits, they just might not be right for you? Perhaps you are finding a way to rationalize yourself away from this treatment because you still have a lot of questions, so you feel uneasy. Do yourself a favor – consider a few reasons to say, “Yes” and schedule a consultation. This will give you the chance to receive all of the information you need.

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Welcome To Porcelain Veneers!

Have you been seeking out a way to address multiple issues with the esthetics of your smile? Perhaps you have heard friends discussing the advantages of choosing porcelain veneers but you are not certain what to think. Fortunately, if you have never heard of veneers before or don’t know much about them, you will be delighted to learn about their many benefits. If you have heard of them, you likely associate this cosmetic treatment with the pathway toward a completely transformed smile. The latter is true – selecting veneers provides a smile with dramatic improvements. Allow us to provide you with an introduction.

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Is My Toothache an Emergency?

If you diligently brush and floss your teeth twice a day and visit your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning, then chances are your oral health is in pretty good shape. Unfortunately, the unexpected is almost always imminent, and even the healthiest set of teeth can fall victim to circumstance.

A dental emergency can encompass a number of different situations, from a cracked or broken tooth to devastating trauma that knocks your tooth out of its socket. Sometimes, however, you might receive no other warning of a dental emergency than a sudden, overwhelming toothache. In either case, your best chance of finding relief and possibly saving the tooth lies in visiting your dentist as soon as possible. (more…)