Too often, parents fail to see the importance of taking care of their children’s “baby” teeth because they think of them as temporary. This lack of attention can lead to rampant decay, infections and pain. Follow these guidelines to keep those little chompers healthy. A Gummy Smile Even before their tiny little teeth come in, Read More
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Your New Bridge
Okay, losing a tooth sucks but replacing it with something as soon as possible is really important because: The teeth on either side could tilt or shift The opposing teeth could migrate from a lack of stimulation Changes in the shape of the bone can lead to more periodontal disease Nearby teeth can’t always Read More
Plaque HD Toothpaste
I’m excited to announce that I am officially affiliated with PlaqueHD. Everyday, my goal with patients is to help them remove more plaque at home before it has a chance to harden up into tartar. Let me say it this way – I want to pick on people LESS! I am in the field of prevention… Read More
Let’s Talk Calculus
Sorry to all the math nerds out there that thought I was going to discuss differential equations… I’m here to tell you all about dental calculus, otherwise known as tartar. With a better understanding of this stubborn substance, you will be able to keep it to a minimum and avoid the problems that it can Read More
Your Temporary Crown
If your dentist can’t make your new crown in a single visit, you will be fitted with a temporary one until your next “seat” appointment. As you can imagine, this short term fix is in fact temporary space maintainer of sorts and not meant to last a long time so it should be treated as such. Follow these instructions and Read More
Is this Normal?
Although I think I find something dentally interesting every day, this one is ready for the textbooks. A variation from normal, this condition isn’t usually so eager to jump out of a patient’s mouth and backhand me across the face! Tori are simply hard lumps made from excess bone development in the mouth. They can vary Read More
Why Do I Need Dental X-Rays?
In most some medical situations, diagnostic films are taken when you have symptoms. Examples would include suspected broken bones after an accident, mysterious painful spots in your abdomen, and lumps or bumps that need to be identified. On the other hand, there are times when you are simply trying to be preventive and find abnormalities before Read More
What Kind of Cleaning Do I Need?
There are 5 types of “cleanings” that us hygienists provide….
Interdental Brushes
Hate Using Floss? A good percentage of my patients don’t floss every day and that concerns me when you consider the statistic that up to 85% of our population in the U.S. has some form of periodontal disease. Not only does that affect our mouths, but it can also have damaging results for the rest Read More
What Is Your Hygienist Thinking? (The positive side)
I realize having your teeth cleaned may not be your favorite thing in the world. However, there’s more good than bad when you stick to a schedule. Removing plaque and tartar regularly will help prevent disease and getting x-rays and exams helps reduce future time and cost at the office. Hygienists like me are here Read More