Importance of Semi-Annual Visits to Your Dentist’s Office

Do you make sure to visit your dentist at least twice a year to check on your oral health? Learn why dental visits are so important.

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Importance of Semi-Annual Visits to Your Dentist’s Office

When I was younger I often skipped semi-annual visits to my dentist’s office. Unfortunately, I thought I had more important things to do such as watch a movie, shop for a new outfit, or enjoy a night out with my friends. After neglecting to see my dentist for five years, I was informed I had periodontal disease. Thankfully, with the proper care my gums completely recovered. Since my gums healed from periodontal disease, I haven’t skipped a semi-annual dental appointment yet. On this blog, I hope you will discover the many reasons you should visit your dentist twice each year or even more often if you suspect you have dental problems.

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Five Benefits Of Having A Root Canal

3 April 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Root canals have an undeserved, bad reputation. This dental surgery removes dead nerves and inner pulp from a tooth, reducing bacteria in your mouth and helping to keep the tooth in place. However, this procedure is widely misunderstood. It is relatively painless, can be completed quickly and has very few complications. More than 15 million root canals are performed in the United States each each year. Advantages of having a root canal Read More …

What Your Dentist Wants You To Know About At-Home Tongue Care

24 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

You visit the dentist regularly, brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss, and watch what you eat. With all of these healthy dental habits, you're well on your way to a bright smile. Taking care of your teeth is essential when it comes to your health. But, those pearly whites aren't the only part of your mouth that you need to focus on. While concentrating on the teeth and gums is kind of a no-brainer, it's easy to forget about the tongue. Read More …

3 Signs You May Need To Visit The Dentist For A Tooth Issue

21 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

As much as you try to eat the right foods and brush and floss regularly in order to take care of your teeth, your teeth can still become damaged or infected. Often, things like cavities, infections, or damage occurs or can develop in areas that are hard for you to reach both with your toothbrush and with dental floss. While the only way to 100% confirm that you have an issue with one or more of your teeth is to go into the dentist, you often don't want to go in unless you are fairly confident that you do have a problem. Read More …

Ditching Dentures For Implants-Reasons To Think About This Upgrade

13 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you are a current denture user, you are most likely pleased with having the capability to hide portions within your mouth where teeth are not present or up to par aesthetically. If you wish to enhance your appearance without the downfalls of dentures, you may want to consider talking to your dentist about the restorative procedure in having implants placed in your mouth. This surgical process has several benefits that users feel trump dentures by far. Read More …

Taking Your Blood Pressure At The Dentist’s Office? Why This New Addition Is Necessary

13 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you have not been to the dentist in a while, you may be surprised when your dentist or hygienist wants to take your blood pressure. After all, they never used to do that, and you may feel somewhat insulted by this action. Rest assured, they are not doing it because of your age or because of your weight (although those are two factors that can certainly complicate one's blood pressure all the same). Read More …