As 2016 is about to head out, and while we welcome in 2017, it’s a good time to begin reflecting on some easy to accomplish smile resolutions. If you happen to be a stellar dental patient who sticks to absolute dental hygiene dedication, then give yourself a quick pat on the back and make sure to continue with your habits for the New Year! If not, consider some good oral health resolutions that are sure to make you feel good about your efforts in dental care.
Water On-The-Go And Your Oral Health
Are you someone who likes to drink water throughout the day? Do you do your best to remain hydrated? Do you find, however, that you end up spending a lot of money on bottled water or else you’re at the mercy of whatever quality of water happens to be within reach? We encourage you to take in some helpful advice regarding why preparing for water on-the-go is so important for your oral health and how to make it easier on yourself.
How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?
Gum Disease impacts millions of smiles. In fact, studies from the Centers for Disease Control show half of people over the age of 30 suffer from some stage of the disease. How do you prevent gum disease? What steps can you take to protect your smile from the onset of periodontal disease?
Thanksgiving: Your Quiz For A Fun, Healthy Time
Do you think you’ve finally figured out how to approach Thanksgiving, while protecting your oral health? The easiest way to find out is to ask the important questions! For instance, do you know which foods are okay for your smile and which are not so wonderful? Do you know how to enjoy the foods you love without putting your smile in harm’s way? We can help you prepare (and find out the answers to these questions) with our holiday quiz.
Pregnancy: Enjoying A Healthy Smile
First and foremost, we offer our congratulations to expectant parents! Then, of course, we offer reassurance that your decision to continue your dental care throughout your pregnancy is the right choice. Many patients do not recognize that this is actually a time when you want to remain as dedicated to your smile as possible because issues like an increased chance of periodontal problems becomes a factor. Learn more (and remember to schedule a visit soon).
Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month
Hooray! It’s National Dental Hygiene Month now that we’ve entered into October. As a result, it’s a good time to start reviewing your habits for your smile. While taking note of your efforts at home is important, it’s also significant to ask yourself whether you’re doing a good job with your professional care with our team. Hoping for a simple, streamlined way to check in on your dental care? We’re ready to help.
4 Reasons Dental Hygiene (Alone) Won’t Cut It
You might think to yourself that as long as you’re working that toothbrush and that dental floss like we have instructed you, you’ll remain in the clear. After all, what could happen to a smile that you’ve been cleaning with such thoughtful care on a daily basis? Unfortunately, even when you are as dedicated as we could ever hope, you’re still leaving some room for error because dental hygiene isn’t perfect. Allow us to explain.
Invisalign: 2 Reasons To Trust Us, Not Your Friends
Yes, of course you can trust your friends with offering you support and keeping your secrets! However, when it comes to choosing Invisalign treatment to improve your alignment (and all other things related to dental care), we encourage you to focus your attention on our advice rather than that of your best-friend-forever. Why is this so important? In many cases, your confidence in achieving your best smile depends on it.
Restore Your Smile For Stress-Free Summer Fun
Have you been noticing as you indulge in summertime favorites (like lemonade or snow cones) that your teeth don’t feel so great? Perhaps everything seems to be okay but it is has been quite a long time since your last dental visit and you have a feeling you may need a filling. Rather than worry about your oral health throughout the summer, we encourage you to receive any necessary restorative care treatments before the festivities begin! As a result, you can thoroughly enjoy this warmer season.
Dental Bridges: True Or False Quiz
Are you thinking that a dental bridge is the right choice for you? However, do you still feel like you have a bit more knowledge to gather regarding this tooth loss solution? After all, you want to feel certain you are making the right decision. Perhaps you have just begun your journey toward tooth replacement and feel a bit lost amidst your options. To gain a bit of clarification, we invite you to take a brief, informative quiz.