3 Suggestions For Toothpaste

3balloonredSurprise! You might not have given a lot of consideration to your use of toothpaste but we are here to tell you that you may want to change your outlook! While it can seem unlikely to make mistakes when it comes to this dental hygiene product, it’s not impossible. Consider a few helpful suggestions for experiencing your best brushing sessions, so you know your smile is clean, healthy, and free of plaque.

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Dental Bonding Quiz: True Or False?

truefalsesignwoodsHow much do you think you have figured out regarding the cosmetic treatment dental bonding? Have you asked us your questions in person, gathering up an impressive amount of information? Perhaps you have been doing some research on your own time to find out just what you can expect from bonding. Fortunately, we are happy to help you determine whether it’s a great treatment for you (just schedule an appointment). At the moment, you may be interested in seeing whether you need to create another list of questions for us or if you have nearly mastered the topic! See where you stand by taking our quiz.

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Gingivitis: Quiz Yourself

quiztalkbubblesIt’s not a surprising moment when we speak with a patient who knows a lot about tooth decay and all things cavity-related but who knows next to nothing about gingivitis. Do you know much about gum disease? Even if you don’t feel very educated yet, don’t worry, it’s something that we can quickly tell you all about! For now, let’s gather a general reading on how much you do know. Quiz yourself!

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Porcelain Veneers: The Advantages

advantageschalkYou are living in a time when you have the option to make just about any change you can dream up for your smile. Want your smile to look whiter? No problem. Unhappy about chips, small cracks, or spaces between teeth? No problem! While one pathway certainly includes a combination treatment plan that will make use of multiple procedures to arrive at your goal, you might want to consider veneers if you desire several changes. Allow us to explain a bit more about the advantages of porcelain veneers and why they might be your best choice.

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Why Your Efforts Aren’t Yielding Great Results

whyrainbowIf you are doing your best but your best doesn’t seem to be getting you to the desired finish line (a healthy smile, of course), you might be finding yourself dealing with mounting frustration. Before you allow yourself to become too upset, we encourage you to take a deep breath, release it, and relax. Simple changes to your daily dental hygiene routine can yield huge improvements (don’t worry, they’re factors even the best brushers and flossers overlook from time to time).

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Quiz: Options For Whitening Your Smile

quizlightWhile you are likely familiar with the fact that we offer cosmetic treatments to make your smile look all the more lovely, you may not be completely certain regarding the specific details. For instance, did you know that there are multiple options to choose from if you are interested in teeth whitening? It’s true! Let’s see what you know at the moment with the help of a quiz – and we can provide you with further assistance when you schedule your next visit.

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Emergency Dental Care Quiz

firstaidteethYou may find that it’s quite easy to remain cool-headed when it comes to your usual dental care. However, when an unexpected change or trauma occurs, you may not feel so prepared. Good news: We offer emergency dental care, so you don’t have to do too much when something suddenly pops up. What you do need, however, is to feel like you know what to do in the moment, so you can remain confident about your ability to show up to our practice for your visit. Let’s see if you’re ready with a quick quiz.

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3 Hints For Effortless Smile Care

tipshintsIf you’re wondering why you feel like the only person struggling with dental hygiene and keeping your smile healthy, there might be some easy answers. Patients who get by with what feels like effortless care are often in on some very easy to follow details that can make all the difference in the world. Fortunately, your oral hygiene and other requirements are going to remain exactly the same. It’s just a matter of making a few tweaks to your approach.

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3 Tips: Choosing Hygiene Products

tipsrainbowDo you feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to purchasing dental hygiene products? What seems to be the issue at hand? Are you so accustomed to choosing the same stuff over and over that you never really considered giving other items much thought? Perhaps you’re just not sure what to select or how to approach the buying process, so you remain a creature of habit and stick to your comfort zone. Whatever the particular reason, we are happy to assist you in branching out a bit! Consider a few tips that will help you choose the hygiene products that will work best for you.

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Are You At Risk For Oral Cancer?

oral cancerThe unfortunate truth is that anyone can develop oral cancer. It is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Another unfortunate truth is that one person dies of oral cancer every hour of every day. Oral cancers are included within the group of head and neck cancers, and comprise of close to 85 percent of that category. Oral cancer is particularly dangerous because the patient may not notice it, or be aware of what to look for. The death rate tends to be high for this type of cancer for that very reason–late discovery. The good news is that when discovered in its earliest stages the survival rate is 80 to 90 percent. Although anybody can develop oral cancer, certain people are at higher risk than others.

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