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Afraid to Visit the Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
If you are afraid of visiting the dentist, have dentophobia, or experience anxiety associated with dental care and visiting the dentist, you are not alone. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans actually void visiting the dentist due to anxiety or fear.
Why Choose Laser Gum Therapy?
Laser gum therapy is actually a type of surgery that uses a special type of laser instead of a scalpel. This laser surgery is commonly used to perform a variety of surgeries that involve the gum tissues such as a frenectomy, gingivectomy, and even the removal and sterilization of diseased gum tissues during periodontal disease treatment.
Do I Have a Cavity? 7 Common Signs of Tooth Decay
No matter how solid your oral hygiene routine is, everyone has bacteria living inside their mouths. These bacteria, along with the sugary and acidic foods you eat, are at the root of tooth decay.
Your Burning Questions Answered: Why and How You Should Floss
Although flossing isn’t exactly what you’d call a hot topic, it absolutely should be because it’s essential to the health of your teeth, gums, and entire body.
When Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
You likely replace your toothbrush when you visit the dentist and go home with a new one for free, but did you know that you probably should be replacing your toothbrush more frequently than your dental visits?
How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath?
Everyone suffers from the occasional bad morning breath or post-dinner garlic breath, but every once in a while, a person might experience more persistent bad breath that simply brushing or chewing a stick of gum can’t nix. If this sounds like you, consider the following tips for freshening your breath.
We're Here to Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
If the thought of laying back in a dentist’s chair stresses you out, you’re not alone. Having a fear of the dentist, experiencing anxiety at the dentist, and dentophobia are actually quite common, and these afflictions prevent many people from getting the dental care they need to keep their teeth, gums, and bodies healthy.
Good Dental Hygiene Practices
When it comes to maintaining healthy teeth and gums (and a healthy body, too), practicing good oral hygiene is essential. Healthy oral hygiene habits work together to prevent tooth decay, tooth loss, periodontal disease, and other systemic health issues that can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene.
The Best Treatments for Teeth Sensitivity
If you have to ask for no ice in your beverages, wait for your coffee to cool before you can drink it, or get a shooting pain every time you eat a piece of candy, you’re likely suffering from tooth sensitivity.
Is a Dental Crown the Right Treatment for You?
Without proper dental care and oral hygiene, probably no human would make it to old age with their natural teeth intact. In dentistry, however, one of our primary goals is to extend the life of each of our patient’s natural teeth.
