It’s nearly here! Halloween 2017 has been inching its ways into the picture and now, it’s just days away! If your kids have been checking the calendar and are feverishly excited about the holiday, then they are probably looking forward to the many ways one can celebrate this day. Before you schedule out your entire pre-official-Halloween plans, be sure you check out the 26th Annual Halloween Trail: It might be just what you and your kids have been looking for!
Slipping Dentures: Now What?
It’s a wonderful day when you receive your full dentures! They replace your teeth, you have a full beautiful smile back, and your quality of life skyrockets. That is true, of course, as long as you are enjoying comfortable, consistent wear with steadfast stability. When things change, though, and your dentures begin to slip, rub, or just feel different, it can become quite alarming. What to do, you wonder? Follow our suggestions for the best results.
Flossing: 4 Essential Details
You might not think there’s much to say about flossing. You might not really like thinking about it a whole lot either. We tend to find that patients who would rather sweep this part of dental hygiene under the rug are missing some essential fact that might help their perspective shift to a much sunnier one. For instance, do you like your dental floss? If not, this could be a big part of your problem. Let’s review several details that just might make your outlook on flossing much better.
Toothbrush Topics: 3 Things To Remember
What would you say if we asked you if you’re using the best toothbrush for your oral health? Would you be able to defend your most recent purchase? Do you know if your toothbrush is in wonderful condition or if it’s perhaps a bit shabby and should have been tossed a long time ago? If you’re uncertain, don’t fret! Many people are unaware that there are some simple dental hygiene details that can lead to greatly improved brushing, simply as it applies to one’s toothbrush. Today, of course, we are happy to share!
Clear Aligners: Don’t Lose Your Trays!
When you wear Clear Aligners treatment for your teeth straightening needs, you are responsible for wearing and keeping up with your clear aligner trays. The good news is that the fact that they are removable means you can take them out of your mouth to eat without dealing with brackets and wires. You may remove them, again, with convenience for your brushing and flossing. It allows you to align your smile without any major interruption to your usual life! That is … as long as you don’t lose them. Let’s talk about some measures you can take to ensure you keep them safe and sound.
Why Is Tooth Decay So Bad, Anyway?
You might wonder if you have been worrying about tooth decay for all of these years to a much greater extent than is necessary. Maybe it’s not so bad, you think to yourself. Maybe getting cavities is just normal and something that a person should accept. As a result, you wouldn’t have to feel so concerned with brushing, flossing, etc. Well, while we appreciate your attempt at enjoying a relaxed approach to life, the truth is, it is just as important as you’ve always thought it was to keep teeth free of decay. Allow us to explain some reasons why!
Halloween Candy Quiz: Making Good Choices
Not sure what to do about this Halloween? Does it have nothing to do with your child’s costume or your plans and everything to do with the fact that you want to protect your children’s oral health but holiday candy leaves you feeling stuck? Not to worry! You’re not lodged between a rock and a hard place. We can offer up some advice that is going to make enjoying this creepy crawly day a lot more fun.
Gingivitis: 3 Things Everyone Should Know
In the world of gum care, there are many, many clinical details, which can seem a bit overwhelming as a patient. When we’re talking about gingivitis, though, there are a few things just about everyone should know. When you’ve got the basic knowledge down and memorized, you can usually keep your gum tissues nice and healthy, which means you won’t ever need to talk about advanced periodontal problems with us. So, what is it that you need to commit to memory to keep your oral health safe? We’ve got the specifics lined out for you.
Community Health Fair & Flu Vaccine Clinic
Have you been meaning to take time to get your flu shot but you just haven’t done it yet? Did you plan on getting it when you went to the doctor for a checkup but you just haven’t made time for that either? As we head into cold and flu season, there’s no time like the present to protect your health! Fortunately, that’s just what you can do at the upcoming Community Health Fair & Flu Vaccine Clinic!
Fluorosis: Protecting Kids’ Smiles
There’s nothing more worrying than wondering whether you’re doing something wrong for your children that might lead to the direct result of serious consequences. When you hear mention that fluoride can potentially lead to a smile-related problem called fluorosis, you may feel ready to pump the brakes, ditch the use of this naturally occurring mineral, and find new toothpaste. We don’t suggest this! Instead, we invite you to learn more about this condition and how to avoid it. Fortunately, you’ll quickly discover that there’s no reason to feel too concerned.
