You may think that as long as you’re not sitting around gobbling up candy or chewing on marbles for fun, then you’re not doing anything major that can put your smile in the way of potential harm. This is generally true! However, it’s very possible to be doing little things here and there that can still cause you some oral health damage down the road. To ensure you’re not making a couple very easy to overlook mistakes, we encourage you take a bit of advice to keep unforeseen consequences at bay.
Reasons Avoiding Decay Is Smart
First, nobody wants to have a cavity, right? If you could choose between having a hole in your tooth with progressive tooth decay that will require you to receive a filling … versus having a tooth that’s whole and healthy … you would choose the latter, of course. So, why are patients often so unconcerned about decay? Is it because fillings exist, so it seems like “no big deal” to just wait for this issue and then to solve it? We have some suggestions for why it’s actually better to avoid decay altogether!
Questions To Ask: Based On Care Type
When you’re seeing us a for a visit, we’re performing a treatment in most cases. This might be a cleaning and checkup if you’re seeing us for prevention. It might be a filling, crown, or otherwise if it’s a restorative visit. Then again, if you have set up time for cosmetic care, you may be seeing us for whitening or some other improvement. As you’ve noticed, there are many types of dental care, which means you may be unsure about a lot of details. Are you quite curious and interested in feeling informed but you aren’t sure where to begin with your smile? Consider beneficial questions to bring up to get started.
Toddler Trek Thursdays
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler once late morning rolls around? Tired of staring at screens and want to get out of the house for some fresh air for a bit? Don’t forget about Toddler Trek! It’s fun for the whole family!
Sleeping Problems: Why Come In For A Consultation?
If you’re having sleeping problems that you are aware of … or if you are pretty sure something is off with your sleep because you’re so fatigued and moody lately … then you may want to set up time for a consultation with us. Were you thinking long and hard about what to do but coming in for a dental visit was never on your list? Well, guess what? Your oral tissues are often connected to the development of issues like sleep apnea and snoring, which means we can assist you. Find out a little more about why it’s time to give us a call!
Things You Really Can Ask Us
You might think that there are questions you should just research by yourself. If it is something that relates to your oral health, however, this is never the correct approach. We know you might feel like some questions may annoy us, embarrass you, etc., but we would like to remind you that this is not the case! Even if you just want to ask us if you are using the right dental floss, we are happy you’re so dedicated to your smile! Let us assist you with your care by helping you become as educated as possible, too. Consider questions you might feel funny asking (that we are perfectly ready to answer).
Dental Care: 3 Real Reasons You Procrastinate
You might be a serious procrastinator when it comes to your dental care. This may or may not have something to do with your natural tendencies. If you usually wait until the last minute, then this detail may come into play. However, when we speak with our patients about the cause of this issue, we often find there are some other real reasons patients wait, hesitate, and avoid calling us to schedule a visit. Learn helpful details!
Why Damaged Dental Work Is A Problem
You might be impressed with yourself when you experience damaged dental work and then somehow manage to carry on, ignoring it as best you can. We understand that you want to feel like you’re a go-with-the-flow individual who doesn’t panic over a bit of a problem. However, we would also like to point out that when this type of damage occurs, the long-term effects (when you don’t come in for a repair) can be something you’ll wish you’d avoided. Find out more and come see us soon!
Travis Tritt Performance
Happen to be a Travis Tritt fan? Would you say that your love for his music that spans about three decades means any chance you get to see him perform, you’re there? If so, then get going on snatching up some tickets for the soon to happen Travis Tritt Part Of The Great Performance Series!
Give Yourself A 30-Day Challenge
It’s very easy to start brushing and flossing like you’re supposed to and then feel frustrated when you don’t notice any big difference within a few days. It’s also very easy to resolve to become a very good patient and to set up your visits with us only to lose steam, procrastinate, and then end up missing your essential cleanings and checkups. So, how to get on track and see some results, so your oral health benefits and you feel good about your progress? Easy! Set a goal for yourself. A 30-day challenge is a great place to start.
