Typically, when someone is constantly grinding their teeth, it happens at night while they are sound asleep. This begs the question then that if you are asleep when you do it, how do you know you are doing it? Well, there are a few signs that you might be grinding your teeth. One sign may… Read more »
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Why Should My Child Get Sealants?
As a parent, you strive to provide your child with the best life you can give them. In doing so, you try to protect them from harm and set them up for a successful future, right? Protecting your child’s smile means keeping their smile healthy and free of danger along with setting them up for… Read more »
Why Do I Need A Routine Exam & Cleaning?
The American Dental Association recommends that you visit the dentist for a routine exam and cleaning at least once every six months or twice a year. Do you know why this routine is important? Prevention is the cornerstone of keeping a healthy smile because most big smile problems can be prevented. By regularly getting a dental… Read more »
The Effects Of Grinding Your Teeth
Unconsciously grinding your teeth (a condition known as bruxism) is a very common condition. While it may seem like just a bad habit, grinding your teeth can actually have some negative effects on your teeth and smile. Fortunately, your dentist can likely treat your condition with a custom-designed sleeping apparatus to help prevent the ill-effects from… Read more »
A Few Facts About Fillings
A dentist’s goal is always to protect your smile’s health and your overall health. While those principles of dentistry have remained the same over time, the technology, materials, and techniques used to provide care have become significantly more advanced over the past few decades. For instance, when it comes to treating cavities caused by tooth… Read more »
Sealants And Their Extra Layer Of Protection
Prevention is crucial to your oral health because once a problem starts, it will continue to worsen until it is treated. Unlike other parts of your body, if your teeth are damaged, they cannot regenerate themselves. Every step you can take to prevent a problem from originating in your mouth is a step towards protecting… Read more »
A Healthy Diet Can Equal Healthy Teeth
Are you vigilant about your smile’s health? Maybe this year you decided to become even more serious about taking care of your teeth than you have been in years past? Maybe you might have added flossing to your daily hygiene routine? Are you finally making it a priority to see your dentist at least twice… Read more »
Tooth Protection From The Inside Out
You can approach protecting your teeth from both the inside and outside. A healthy diet helps to create a strong tooth formation from the inside, while good dental care practices help keep tooth surfaces clean, strong and protected from the outside. No dental program can guarantee a lifetime free of tooth decay or dental issues,… Read more »
Can Sealants Protect My Smile?
Dental sealants are a thin protective layer of bio-compatible plastic material that is applied directly to your teeth. Sealants protect the enamel of your teeth against harmful bacteria and acid. The sealants can prevent plaque and bacteria buildup from hiding in the nooks and crannies of and between your teeth. Dental sealants are often used… Read more »
How A Filling Saves Your Tooth
Prevention and early treatment of dental problems are the best ways to protect your teeth. Tooth decay can often be prevented with good oral hygiene, mindful eating and drinking, and regular visits to your dentist. But even with our best effort, tooth decay can still happen to cause cavities in our teeth. Once tooth decay… Read more »
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