How’s your dental hygiene going? Do you feel like you have gotten everything completely sorted out and you know exactly which type of toothbrush best suits your needs? Or, do you feel like you’re getting closer to streamlining the experience but it sure would be nice to learn just a bit more about choosing the right brush. Lucky you! We have created a helpful Q&A session, so you feel much more confident with your choices.
OTC Whitening: Questions And Answers
Have you come to the conclusion that it’s time to receive teeth whitening, so you can feel confident and happy about the way your smile looks? Are you hesitating to contact our practice to schedule a visit because you think it might be more convenient to purchase OTC whitening products that you keep seeing at the store? If so, we suggest you take a quite stroll through our question-and-answer session – it will provide you with the answers you seek. (Hint: Now would be a good time to call and schedule your cosmetic consultation with us).
Quiz: The Truth About Cavities
Do you assume that a cavity is just something that happens if you don’t brush and floss correctly? While it’s true that avoiding good dental hygiene can certainly lead to tooth decay, the development of decay is a bit more multi-faceted. This is why some people who seem to miss brushing quite often never develop cavities – and while some who take wonderful care of their teeth do develop them. Let’s see what you know with a quiz. It might even clear up a few questions along the way.
How To Address Your Sugar Intake
You know that the more sugar you eat throughout the day, the more often your mouth becomes an acid environment that essentially attacks your teeth. The more frequently these acid attacks occur, the greater your chance of experiencing tooth decay. Good news: You’re not the only person in the universe who has a major penchant for all things sugary. Even better news? We have some helpful suggestions that will keep you from over-indulging, so you can feel good about your efforts in protecting your oral health.
Quiz: Why Floss?
You have likely grown up with the general knowledge that it is important to floss your teeth every single day. However, that doesn’t mean that you have a full understanding of what makes this part of preventive care so very important. After all, do you know how flossing as part of your dental hygiene helps your smile – or do you just know that it somehow contributes to good oral health? Find out the answer to that question (and a bit more) with a quick flossing quiz!
If Your Teeth Are Sensitive, You Should…
Are you tired of dealing with sensitive teeth? Are you feeling extremely frustrated because you take care of your teeth but your smile feels anything but healthy and comfortable? Don’t stress over this one – sensitivity is a common factor that is generally quite easy to address. Whether it’s a sign that you need restorative care or if you just need to tweak your habits a bit, regaining comfort is something we can help you with!
Q&A: Why Am I Experiencing Damage?
Are you trying to make sense of the different reasons you have had to come in to see us for restorative dentistry treatments? Perhaps you think to yourself that you take pretty good care of your smile, so why on earth would you ever need a dental crown? Maybe you take poor care of your smile but your spouse (who practices exceptional dental hygiene) has experienced more hygiene-related issues than you have. True, maintaining the health of your smile can seem a bit confusing. However, it can also make a lot of sense when you’ve got a solid foundation. Let’s explore.
Sleep Apnea Q&A: Daily Choices
Are you sure about the best daily choices you can make for your sleep apnea? Perhaps you have already begun relying on sleep apnea treatment but you are not completely sure about how dedicated you need to become to this form of therapy. Or, maybe you would like to make some good choices throughout the day to make sure you do not contribute to the obstruction of your airways but you don’t really know how to make the best effort. Let’s clear this up a bit with a Q&A session. And, as always, please ask remaining questions during your next visit with us.
Q&A: How To Care For Your Toothbrush
Among the many things you may wish to bring up during your visits with us, do you have questions about keeping your toothbrush clean? Don’t be embarrassed! This is a very common area of concern that directly affects your oral health. If your brush is too old or becomes dirty, you will certainly not reap the same benefits with your dental hygiene as you would with a clean, fresh brush. Let’s highlight the important details through a friendly question-and-answer session.
Is It Possible to Prevent Gum Disease?
Although gum disease affects nearly 80% of adults in America and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, you might be glad to learn that the affliction is highly preventable. As a progressive illness, gum disease begins as a minor bacterial infection, which can be reversed so long as it’s detected and treated before the infection becomes full-blown gum disease.
Fortunately, protecting the integrity of your smile isn’t necessarily difficult. In fact, you can prevent gum disease with good hygiene and a little diligence. (more…)