How much do you know about making the most of your dental hygiene? Have you been scheduling visits to see us once every six months? If so, you have completed one essential aspect of keeping up with preventive care. What about your routine at home? Are you certain about the things you’re doing to maintain healthy teeth and gums or have you been worried that you’re not doing your best during time spent with your toothbrush? Allow us to help by answering some questions commonly posed by our patients.
Implants: Jaw Health And Candidacy
Have you been thinking about replacing the teeth you have lost with dental implants? What is causing you to wait? In many cases, we find that patients are worried about their not-so-great jaw health because they know it may affect their candidacy for implant placement. The bad news is that by avoiding a consultation, your jawbone may worsen and you will not have a plan for restoring your smile. The good news is that we offer a variety of options – including one solution that may greatly improve your ability to receive implants (even if your jawbone is not currently in satisfactory condition).
Frequently Asked Questions: IV Sedation
As you look into your options for sedation dentistry, you may find that you have questions about IV sedation. We suggest you speak with us about this solution if you are dealing with extremely severe dental anxiety, if you find that laughing gas and oral sedation are not strong enough, or if you are simply curious about all of your choices. Allow us to introduce you to the essential details with an informative Q&A session.
Reasons To Feel Good About Extractions
When patients hear the word “extraction” we often see a nearly immediate deer-in-headlights reaction. We understand that the idea of tooth removal can cause you to feel concerned. Yes, you are losing a tooth. However, it’s important to remember that many extractions (such as wisdom teeth removal or orthodontic plans) do not require replacement. For those teeth that do require a replacement, we offer beautiful options. As for remaining concerns, we encourage you to consider some reasons to stop worrying about dental extractions and instead to start feeling good about protecting your smile.
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Does the holiday season instantly cause you to see visions of sugarplums? Are you immediately excited about the decorating, the spices, the gifts, and above all else: Gingerbread houses? If so, this is by all means the event for you – it’s a very enjoyable way to spend some winter fun with friends and family, too.
A Quiz: About Your Denture Fit
Do you wear full or partial dentures and you have been dealing with problems with fit or stability? Perhaps from the moment you received your device, it has been rubbing against your gum tissue in an uncomfortable way. Whatever the case, we are curious how much you know about your denture fit, ways fit can become compromised, and the potential side effects that can accompany these issues. Do yourself a favor – take a quick quiz regarding fit and schedule a visit if you find that you require assistance.
Dental Bridges: Exciting Benefits
Are you thinking about choosing a dental bridge to replace missing teeth in the wake of tooth loss? We have some good news for you: Bridges offer a varied and exciting list of benefits. If you qualify for a bridge, we encourage you to learn a bit more about the advantages to help you make your final decision. Keep in mind, a bridge is well suited to someone who is missing one tooth or up to three teeth in a row (who prefers a fixed prosthetic over a removable option). Sound good? Get ready for more details!
A Cheesemakers Workshop
Have you been looking for something to do that’s a bit off-the-beaten-path? Perhaps you and your teen like to seek out events you can both enjoy. Whatever the case, this upcoming experience is sure to be just a little bit stinky (in a good way, of course) and something that will put a big smile on everyone’s face – as long as you like cheese, that is.
Help Us Celebrate Halloween Week
Halloween week is coming to a close as we approach the big day. Here at the practice, we have been enjoying every single second of this celebratory time – how about you? Is your costume ready? Are your plans set? If so, we have a feeling some of your excitement revolves around some of the sugary deliciousness you are looking forward to gobbling up when October 31st arrives. Rest easy – we know that eating a yummy treat is part of the fun. However, since keeping your smile healthy is what we do best, we invite you to take a quick quiz to make sure you’re ready to have a fun night, while treating your smile with the dental hygiene it deserves!
Send Candy To Our Troops
As Halloween approaches and you spend time with friends and family, you are likely reminded of what makes the holiday season so special and enjoyable. As a result, whether you are missing loved ones who are overseas serving our country or if this time of year is simply a reminder of those individuals who are not home with their families, you may wonder if there’s anything you can do. Fortunately, we have decided to participate in a program that sends reminders of care and support to our troops. Interested in learning more? You can participate, too!
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