Category: General Dentistry

Are You Buying The Right Kind Of Toothpaste?

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The difference between a healthy smile and cavity trouble may come down to the type of toothpaste you use. At your local grocery store or pharmacy, you likely have a wide variety of toothpaste brands available, with different products boasting different properties. Is your choice delivering on its promises? Should you switch to something more potent? If you want to make sure your toothpaste is doing its job, look for the ADA Seal Of Acceptance. This means that the product you use has been evaluated, and confirmed as effective. Any toothpaste containing this seal of approval will contain fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral that will help your enamel stay strong and healthy, so you are less likely to find yourself in need of professional dental care. Continue reading “Are You Buying The Right Kind Of Toothpaste?” →

How Can I Control My Anxiety About Dental Care?

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You should not feel ashamed about experiencing anxiety over dental care. However, this is a condition that you should address, as it can cause you to miss out on important oral health support. Anxious patients can find themselves avoiding routine preventive dental care, and delaying important restorative procedures. By providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere for patients, your dentist can help you feel more comfortable every time you come in. This can help many patients, but some people suffer a higher degree of anxiety that is more difficult to contain. Fortunately, modern dental technology can help make your experience more relaxing. With dental sedation, it becomes easier for nervous patients to sit through oral care.  Continue reading “How Can I Control My Anxiety About Dental Care?” →

Is Your Flossing Routine Doing Enough For Your Oral Health?

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Are you flossing often enough to make a real difference in the fight to prevent oral health troubles? When you do floss, are you doing so effectively enough to fully clean the spaces between your teeth? Your daily dental care habits are incredibly important to the health of your smile, because the threats from oral bacteria are constant. By practicing effective brushing and flossing habits on an ongoing basis, you can remove bacteria, and avoid a buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth. In addition to maintaining admirable at-home oral health habits, you should make regular visits to your dentist. At these appointments, you can receive input on the state of your smile, as well as a professional dental cleaning. Continue reading “Is Your Flossing Routine Doing Enough For Your Oral Health?” →

Common Dental Problems Older Patients Can Experience

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If you want to keep your smile in great health over the years, you should understand that effective practices today may be less helpful in later years. Our bodies can go through considerable changes as we age, and those changes can impact our health. Our oral health can also be impacted by different issues. The level of care you provide your smile over the years can keep you from issues that might leave you in poor condition. That being said, natural friction can lead to the wearing away of protective enamel, and health problems like dry mouth can make it easier for cavities to form. Professional preventive dental care can be highly important for older patients struggling to adapt to these changes. Continue reading “Common Dental Problems Older Patients Can Experience” →

Is Dental Anxiety Interfering With Your Oral Health Care?

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Dental anxiety can make it harder to schedule an appointment to see your dentist, even if you feel almost certain that you have a problem calling for professional treatment. This condition can lead people to skip regular preventive dental care, and put off restorative work. If you feel you might be dealing with dental anxiety, you should understand that you are making yourself more vulnerable to serious dental problems. Thanks to modern dental sedation techniques, your dentist can help you feel at ease, and enjoy the care you need. With nitrous oxide, you can feel relaxed in the dentist’s chair, and recover from the effects in time to drive yourself home after your appointment! Continue reading “Is Dental Anxiety Interfering With Your Oral Health Care?” →

Halloween Can Mean Lots Of Sugar, And Trouble For Your Smile

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If you have kids, your house will likely see a big spike in candy at the end of Halloween. As children throughout Reno go trick-or-treating, they can amass a large supply of tasty treats that spell trouble for their teeth. Of course, adults are not immune to the temptation of the occasional sweet snack. While you should feel free to enjoy yourself during the holiday, overindulging in candy can lead to a real risk for tooth decay that your dentist will need to treat. Being mindful of this fact, and thinking of ways to control your risks, can help you protect your smile in the aftermath of Halloween. Continue reading “Halloween Can Mean Lots Of Sugar, And Trouble For Your Smile” →

Is Your Diet Making Trouble For Your Teeth?

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As Halloween approaches, you may not want to think about how all the sugar in your favorite candy treats can affect your oral health. Unfortunately, cavities can occur at any time of year. When you have too much sugar in your diet, you put yourself in a situation where bacteria on your teeth will produce more harmful acids, which eat into your enamel. The tooth decay that results can call for restorative dental care to stop potentially serious harm. Of course, candy is only one source of sugar in a person’s diet. When you put the proper attention towards your diet, you can reduce your risk for oral health problems, and protect your smile. Continue reading “Is Your Diet Making Trouble For Your Teeth?” →

3 Things To Consider When You’re Tempted To Skip Flossing

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Some days are busier than others, and sometimes those scheduling pressures tempt us to take shortcuts in our daily habits. When it comes to flossing, however, you should know that you can run into real oral health trouble when you leave out this preventive dental care routine. Unfortunately, for some, flossing is already being left out of their daily regimen. When you neglect to floss, you leave portions of your teeth totally defenseless against bacteria and food particles that accumulate. This increases your cavity risk, and puts you in jeopardy of having gum disease form. Continue reading “3 Things To Consider When You’re Tempted To Skip Flossing” →

3 Dental Issues That Can Affect Aging Patients

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Health changes, including changes to our oral health, can feel inevitable as we age. The care you put into your smile can certainly affect the degree of those changes. If you maintained poor oral care habits, your smile can look worn and unhealthy. Patients with advanced gum disease can find themselves dealing with tooth loss. That being said, even patients who exhibit great preventive dental habits can require help with problems that develop in your later years. If you are worried about the quality of your smile, set time to talk with your dentist. They can make sure your teeth stay healthy, and can discuss cosmetic dental treatment to preserve your appearance. Continue reading “3 Dental Issues That Can Affect Aging Patients” →

Making Daily Diet Improvements That Protect Your Smile

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Your teeth are exposed to risks each time you enjoy a meal. Oral bacteria will be able to feed on the sugars left behind on your teeth, and the digestive process of those bacteria can release acids that will eat into your enamel. By brushing and flossing regularly and effectively, you can remove those bacteria, and you can also remove anything left on your teeth that they can feeding on. Of course, when you pay attention to what you eat during the day, you can lower your risks. Sure, brushing and flossing are still vital, but you can lower your chances of suffering a cavity when you improve your diet. Combining smart daily care with routine dental care will help you sustain a healthy, problem-free smile. Continue reading “Making Daily Diet Improvements That Protect Your Smile” →