Getting a dental exam isn’t going to be the highlight of your year. However, it is an extremely important part to your personal hygiene. Having unkept teeth not only increases your risk for gum disease but can also affect many other aspects of your health. At the least, dentists only ask for a visit twice a year, which isn’t so bad. Yet many people wonder: why twice a year? Why not just once a year or even better, every other year?
Instead of dreading your sixth month dentist appointment, what you should be asking is: “how much do you value your teeth”?
Dental Exams: Why Twice a Year?
August 28, 2014
Getting a dental exam isn’t going to be the highlight of your year. However, it is an extremely important part to your personal hygiene. Having unkept teeth not only increases your risk for gum disease but can also affect many other aspects of your health. At the least, dentists only ask for a visit twice a year, which isn’t so bad. Yet many people wonder: why twice a year? Why not just once a year or even better, every other year?
Instead of dreading your sixth month dentist appointment, what you should be asking is: “how much do you value your teeth”?
Dental Cleaning Costs
August 8, 2014
It is recommended to have a professional teeth cleaning by a dentist every 6 months. The idea is to prevent disease from occurring due to the effects of tartar and plaque on the teeth. Even with consistent brushing every day, tartar and plaque still find ways to cause destruction to the teeth and gums. By getting your teeth cleaned regularly, you can expect to considerably lower your chances of developing a disease like gingivitis, or other complications such as cavities. Many people avoid the dentist due to fear or financial reasons. It is important to note that the dental cleaning cost to have these procedures done is usually pretty affordable. Below is a...(Read More)
Children’s Dental Development *Infographic*
August 5, 2014
For new parents, it can be confusing on what to expect during the first year and a half of a child’s dental development. Here is a great infographic on what to expect, courtesy of kidsdentalonline.com.
Preventable Dental Diseases
August 1, 2014
Most of us are aware of the importance of good dental hygiene. Most know that the key to avoiding dental diseases is to brush at least twice daily and floss every day. If you are someone that has good oral habits it may be a surprise to you that a large percentage of Americans neglect their oral hygiene. Many people only brush their teeth once a day and floss only on occasion. People are extremely busy in today’s society including work, running errands, or traveling a lot, which causes them to put their dental care on the back burner. If you fall into this category, don’t get down on yourself. Instead, it is important to understand why your dentist wants you to remember to brush and floss regularly. Dental disease associated with poor oral hygiene is on the rise, but it is also one of the most preventable diseases in the country. Here is an explanation of what can happen if you don’t keep up with your brushing and flossing and see your dentist regularly.
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Dental Hygiene for Kids
July 25, 2014
Do you take dental hygiene for kids seriously enough? Getting children to brush their teeth everyday on a regular basis isn’t always an easy task. However, the importance of developing a child’s dental hygiene routine at a young age is extremely important. By practicing the habit of brushing twice a day and flossing at least once daily, a child is more likely to continue these practices into adulthood. By helping your child with their daily oral hygiene routine you will help your child to keep a healthy mouth and a bright smile.
How to Clean your Newborn’s Mouth
It’s a big unknown for many when the appropriate time to start practicing good dental hygiene for...(Read More)Dental Cleaning: 3 Different Types
July 14, 2014
There are three main types of dental cleaning that the average person experiences throughout their life. These three types include: Personal cleaning, professional cleaning and deep cleaning. Personal cleaning is your day to day dental routine. Professional cleaning is performed by a dental professional. Deep cleaning is a procedure that is only preformed for those with gum disease, poor oral hygiene or long lapses of time in-between dental cleaning. Deep cleanings are often performed more than once or on an as-needed basis.
Personal Cleaning
Everyone has their own personal hygiene routine in which dental care is performed. For most of us, dental hygiene is just a natural part of our day and often...(Read More)