Proper dental hygiene is something we have all been lectured on in the past. The importance of brushing and flossing basics have been seared into our brains, yet studies show that brushing and flossing alone may not guarantee dental health. Only professional oral care can determine what is right for your mouth. Night Clenching The […]
Why Routine Dental Visits are ImportantWhy Routine Dental Visits are Important
I was using my break at work to explore my new insurance policy and find a dentist when my co-worker, an intelligent woman with a 401K and everything, scoffed at me over my shoulder. “A family dentist? I just go to an urgent care center when I need something. What do you need a family […]
How Often Do You See Your Family Dentist?How Often Do You See Your Family Dentist?
Your cell phone rarely rings any more. The messages and information that you receive more often comes in the form of text messages and emails. That’s why when your phone rang when you were out of town you were caught off guard. You were enjoying a Christmas holiday weekend with most of your family so […]
When Was the Last Time You Visited the Dentist?When Was the Last Time You Visited the Dentist?
When we are young our parents are usually the people responsible for making sure that we make it to our dental appointments. Sometimes even schools step in and make sure that parents are getting their children checkups at least once a year. Once we reach adulthood, however, some adults neglect the general dentistry appointments that […]
When Was the Last Time You Visited the Dentist?When Was the Last Time You Visited the Dentist?
You are not quite sure how it happened, but for some reason you have not been to the dentist for nearly four years. You have been diligent about getting your two young daughters into their appointments every six months, but you have let your dental visits fall off the scheduling calendar. Now you are almost […]
Understanding the Link Between Dentistry and Your Overall Health and Well BeingUnderstanding the Link Between Dentistry and Your Overall Health and Well Being
You may not realize it, but your oral health is more important than you think. This sentiment is something the field and practice of dentistry has understood for sometime now, however people are just beginning to understand the complex link between dentistry and being healthy. When most people think of general dentistry, it’s common for […]
5 Tips to Picking a Great Dentist5 Tips to Picking a Great Dentist
As important as oral hygiene is to keeping people healthy, nearly 25% of all Americans do not brush their teeth twice a day as recommended by dentists. This includes 30% of men. Dentists also advise their patients visit a dentist every six months for a cleaning and check up but about 50% do not do […]