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Learning to Take Better Care of Your Family's Teeth

If you're a parent, you may worry about your children's health, including their dental health. I know that tooth decay is one of the biggest problems parents and their kids face today. One cavity can quickly lead to many other dental problems, including gum disease and infection. Because your kids only get one set of permanent teeth, it's important that you protect them as much as you can. I started this dental blog because I wanted to reach out to other parents. My blog offers tips you can use to protect your children's teeth and gums, as well as information about the dental treatments available to your family if you need them. Feel free to browse through the topics in my blog. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to visit.

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The Orthodontics Decision: Braces Or Invisalign?

Posted on June 20, 2023

Dental patients can choose the way they have their teeth straightened. Read below to help you decide on the braces or Invisalign decision.  Benefits of Traditional Braces Effective for complex cases: Traditional braces can be optimal when treating several different orthodontic issues such as gross misalignment, crowding, and bite issues. They can address complex cases that may not be suitable for other orthodontic treatments. Precise control: With traditional braces, the orthodontist has full control over the tooth movement. [Read More]

What To Know About Plaque Tablets

Posted on May 12, 2023

Plaque tablets, also known as disclosing tablets, are made with temporary teeth dye that tells you where plaque is building up on your teeth. The goal is for the tablets to release the dye that sticks to your plaque and allows you to see all of the places that you have missed while brushing. Here are a few things you need to know about plaque tablets. Plaque Tablet Forms  As the name implies, plaque tablets often come in a tablet form that you chew on. [Read More]

The Truth Behind 2 Misconceptions You May Have About Getting Sedation During Dental Procedures

Posted on April 4, 2023

Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way to reduce anxiety and discomfort during dental procedures. However, you may have heard stories from other people that have led you to have a misguided view of it, making you hesitant to ask your dentist about receiving sedation. If so, below is the truth behind a couple of these misconceptions you may have about getting sedation when you visit your dentist. 1. Sedation Is Reserved for Major Dental Procedures and People Who Are Afraid of Going to the Dentist  [Read More]

Professional Teeth Whitening — What To Expect

Posted on February 24, 2023

A professional teeth whitening process removes surface stains. A cosmetic service that is conducted in a dental office offers long-lasting results. The information below will give you an idea of what to expect during a cosmetic teeth whitening session.   Whitening Results The condition of a patient's teeth will influence how white teeth will appear after a whitening process is conducted. Healthy, clean teeth will respond best to a whitening procedure. If tartar and plaque buildup is apparent, a cosmetic dentist may suggest that a patient undergoes a standard teeth cleaning process first. [Read More]