Everyone has questions about the dentist. We're here to answer all of them. Here are some frequently asked questions relevant to our practice. How often should I see the dentist? The American Dental Association recommends seeing the dentist twice a year for a regular cleaning and check up exam. With certain procedures, follows ups may be … [Read more...]
Stress On Your Dental Health
Stress has many negative affects on people in physical, emotional, and mental forms. Believe it or not, one of the physical tolls stress can have on you is on your teeth. Stress and anxiety can potentially cause harm to your mouth, teeth, and gums. Life stressors can potentially lead to the following affects on your oral health: Clenching … [Read more...]
Understanding Dental Lingo
Sometimes going to a dental check up can be intimidating. As you sit in the chair, you hear the dentist and staff talking about dental-this and dental-that but you aren't quite sure what they are saying. Dental terminology is a complex language and can be very confusing. The more you understand, the more comfortable you'll feel during your visits. … [Read more...]
Fact or Myth?
We've all heard wise tales and urban legends on how to care for our teeth. But with advances in dentistry and new research there's some shocking information on what's really accurate and what's been debunked as a myth. With so much unnecessary stress and anxiety about the dentist, it's not surprising several myths have spread around. It is … [Read more...]
When to Start Taking Your Child to the Dentist
So you've recently had a child, and you've probably been so involved in making sure that every other stage of their development is on track that their dental health may have fallen through the cracks. Perhaps you're just unsure about when to begin introducing them to the dentist. It's easy to do, so don't feel too bad. Hopefully, this article we … [Read more...]
