Category: General Dentistry

How Your Drink Choices Affect Your Teeth

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how your drink choices affect your teeth Certain flavored beverages can cause several problems for your teeth. You should be wary of beverages that are more acidic, are high in sugar, and/or have a darker appearance. All of these factors can indicate risks to the health of your teeth. Replacing flavored drinks with water can spare your teeth from stains, and lower your risk for developing a cavity. While these drinks can be fine in moderation, over-consumption could lead to problems with your oral health that require restorative treatments. Continue reading “How Your Drink Choices Affect Your Teeth” →

A Routine Dental Checkup Can Provide Proactive Care

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routine dental checkups can provide proactive care If you want to provide the best possible care for your teeth, you should make sure to receive routine checkups from your general dentist. During a routine visit, your hygienist can offer a thorough cleaning that goes above and beyond what you can receive through brushing and flossing alone. This visit also allows your dentist to inspect your teeth, mouth, and gums for the onset of any oral health issues. Preventive visits enable your dentist to identify problems, even before symptoms start to develop. Continue reading “A Routine Dental Checkup Can Provide Proactive Care” →

Maintaining Healthy Gums

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maintaining healthy gums Oral health is a measure of more than just the health of your teeth. The bacteria in your mouth can cause you to develop gum disease, which can cause several unpleasant symptoms. Maintaining good preventive habits, like brushing and flossing, and keeping regular appointments with your dentist, can lower your risks for gum disease. If you are worried you might have issues with your gums, you should talk to your dentist, as more advanced problems with your gums can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Continue reading “Maintaining Healthy Gums” →

The Right Diet For Your Oral Health

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the right diet for your oral health A commitment to good oral health means regular visits to your dentist, but it goes beyond routine checkups. To fully take care of your teeth and gums, you should be mindful of the decisions you make every day. The choices you make for your diet can have a significant impact on your oral health. By limiting your intake of foods that are higher in sugar, opting for water over flavored beverages, and watching out for foods that are more acidic, you can help keep your mouth in optimal health. Continue reading “The Right Diet For Your Oral Health” →

Don’t Wait To Address Dental Problems

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don't wait to address dental problems It can be easy to make excuses and avoid treating issues with your teeth or gums, but it is important to realize that little issues, when left unchecked, can become big problems. The difference between a cavity that needs a filling, and a cavity that needs root canal therapy, can often be a matter of when it is caught. Other problems, like gum disease, can lead to prolonged pain, and even tooth loss. The more information your dentist has about your oral health, the easier it will be to keep your smile healthy, and avoid costly procedures. Continue reading “Don’t Wait To Address Dental Problems” →

Want a Seamlessly Restored Smile? A Porcelain Crown Can Help

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Healthy Smile with Porcelain crown Have you been putting off an inevitable dental visit, because you’re worried you’ll have to go home with a shiny metal crown? While it’s true, for many years dentists relied primarily on metal to create protective crowns, modern dentistry provides a beautiful and strong alternative, in the form of porcelain crowns. Not only do these look more natural, they can provide excellent restorative results. So, stop delaying restorative treatment that could help save your smile, and instead talk to your dentist about the many benefits of porcelain crowns. Continue reading “Want a Seamlessly Restored Smile? A Porcelain Crown Can Help” →

Don’t Wait Until You’re Worried to See Your General Dentist

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Nervous about Preventive Care If the last time you saw the dentist, gas was under two dollars a gallon, you’re probably overdue for a checkup. Though many people mistakenly believe that they only need to schedule a dental appointment if they’re experiencing discomfort, preventive care, such as checkups and cleanings, are essential to enjoying a lifetime of oral health. Daily brushing and flossing can help prevent how much plaque buildup occurs between visits, but only a professional cleaning can remove it once it’s there. Since plaque can cause cavities, and even gum disease, there is no reason to skip out on regular, professional dental care. Continue reading “Don’t Wait Until You’re Worried to See Your General Dentist” →

Comprehensive Dental Care

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CompDent Comprehensive dentistry consists not only of traditional dental treatments, but just as importantly, focuses on prevention and early detection. It also includes cosmetic services. At Wager Evans Dental, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans employ a highly trained team and the latest technology in an effort to provide comprehensive dental care. However, our care is comprehensive not just regarding treatment, we take care of the whole you. We make sure you are physically comfortable, emotionally calm and relaxed, and that you have everything you need during your visit.

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Do You Have A Dentist In The Family?

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tooth4 Do you have a dentist or dental hygienist in the family that you would like to surprise with a dental-related gift? There are plenty of them out there and some are even practical. They can be used to organize the office, store cookies, for cleanliness in the restroom, or simply to relieve the aches and pains of standing on their feet all day.  Read on for some cool gift suggestions for the dentist or hygienist in your family.

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The Dangers of Certain Dental Trends

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JewelOnTeeth Are you a born trendsetter? Do you take great pride in figuring out ways to express yourself with fashion statements? Some physical manifestations of fashion can even involve teeth. One example would be someone having their teeth reshaped to appear outrageously different. Some dentists have even fielded requests to contour canine teeth into true vampire fangs. This type of procedure is permanent, however, so filing teeth is likely to damage your enamel and weaken your smile’s natural structure. Oral health fads might not be the wisest choices if you want a healthy smile for many years to come.

Bejeweling Teeth surfaces

Temporary jewels bonded to teeth with adhesive may sound simple and harmless enough. Why not grin a bit flashier now and again? If you are quite certain that your jewels are being adhered with FDA-approved dental glue placed by a trusted dental professional who offers good removal instructions, you may make it through temporarily bejeweling your smile without long term damage. Do-it-yourself kits are out there, however, but they are never a good idea. Sticking any foreign object or ornament to your tooth can result in enamel damage.Tooth ornaments can also harbor food debris, bacteria, and saliva, leading to plaque and tartar buildup which could create acid erosion underneath the jewel.  Continue reading “The Dangers of Certain Dental Trends” →