According to the American Dental Association (ADA), you should see your dentist at least once every six months or biannually. It is necessary because good oral hygiene combined with regular visits to a dentist keep your mouth and teeth healthy. Unfortunately, a lot of people dismiss the importance of regular dentist visits, because they think…
family dentist
What Happens During A Teeth Cleaning?
Routine teeth cleanings are essential to oral health. Keeping your teeth pearly white and clean means more than simply brushing twice a day. The tools you have at home, while acceptable for maintenance, won’t clean your teeth as thoroughly as a trained professional can. Most dentists recommend that you visit a dentist at least twice…
Do Your Dentures Fit?
Dentures can not only restore your ability to eat and speak properly, but they can also give you a smile you can be proud of. If you have dentures, ensuring that they fit correctly is paramount to keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding potential sores and infections. The mouth changes over time, just like the…
What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in or on any part of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in its early stages because cancerous cells in this area of the body tend to become very aggressive. Although oral cancer doesn’t always present obvious symptoms or pain, there are signs…
How Often Should My Child See a Dentist?
Your baby comes into the world without any teeth, but oral health maintenance should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. If the baby’s teeth are stubborn and haven’t appeared by your child’s first birthday, it is recommended that you make a dental appointment to have the child’s mouth and gums checked. It is…
Can Dental Hygiene Affect Fertility?
Amazing, as it seems, dental hygiene can affect fertility. It is crucially important that women who wish to become pregnant make an appointment with their dentist since oral health should be assessed prior to becoming pregnant. But outside of simply having a healthy mouth, can dental hygiene affect your chances of conceiving a baby? Plaque…
How to Choose a Family Dentist
Choosing a dentist, just like choosing any doctor, can be a difficult choice to make. When choosing a dentist for your family, you have to think about everyone involved, how qualified the dentist you are choosing is, do they accept your dental insurance, and are they good at dealing with kids. Especially when it comes…
What Family Dentist Patients May Know, That You Don’t
How do you feel about going to the dentist? Do you go routinely, or only when you have a problem? Chances are, if you go routinely, you don’t have that many dental problems. Having regular checkups, and following the advice of your dentist is a good way to prevent tooth and gum disease, and to…
A Family Dentist that Cares: Making Dental Health Affordable
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention Did you know that decay could begin to develop from the minute a tooth breaks through the gums? That means that even your 6-month old child is at risk for getting a cavity. This is why prevention is vitally important throughout your entire life. The American Dental Association recommends that every person…
