FAQs: Common Inquiries About Wisdom Teeth

It’s easy to learn very little about your wisdom teeth and then to suddenly realize you could probably use some education. This may be true of your own smile or of your child’s smile. Whatever the case, we encourage you to gather up the information that you need to have (it’s simple, don’t worry!) so this is no longer a mystery.

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Holiday Time: Let’s Get Ready!

No, we’re not insisting you start planning your gift lists and recipes for the multiple holidays that are going to be here before we bat an eye. We know you’ve already got a lot on your plate, so to speak. We also know from our dental perspective, that you might need some assistance with your smile but you may also be having a hard time figuring out how to fit dental care visits into your already extremely packed schedule for the upcoming season. Or, you may simply need us to remind you that you probably have just enough time to spare and that it’s very important to use it wisely! Whatever the case, let us help you get ready!

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Cosmetic Care And Your Age Questions

You may think you’ve got a good understanding of cosmetic care until you start wondering about age. Are you possibly too old for this type of care? Or, does your young teenager who keeps asking about teeth whitening need to wait several more years before qualifying? To help you feel like you know what’s what on this topic, we’d like to begin with the basics.

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Bacteria: A Few Things To Remember

The condition of your oral health relies in part on preventing problems with bacteria, which is something you likely already know. Tooth decay is the result of bacteria in your mouth. Infection is the result of bacteria that make their way inside your tooth. So, should you be doing something to manage bacteria and keep them to a minimum in your smile? The answer is a big “yes!” Brush as we recommend, floss as we suggest, and don’t skip a checkup. If you need a restoration, schedule it. It’s that easy. There are also a few things we’d like you to remember.

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Bond This, That, And The Other

Did you know that dental bonding can improve multiple problems that you may be having with your smile? Granted, it is not restorative in nature, so it can’t help with big oral health problems. It can, however, help you deal with a vast and diverse medley of concerns as they relate to the beauty of your grin. If you aren’t really very in-the-know when it comes to things you can bond and how it will help your smile look lovelier, then let’s get started by offering you some exciting introductory information.

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Quiz: Is It Really Never Too Late To Regain Oral Health?

You have likely heard us mention that it’s never too late to regain your oral health. However, you may hear this and wonder if we are being genuine or if this is just an empty statement that we make because it sounds very inspiring! The truth is: It’s really never too late. Regardless of the time you’ve spent away from protecting your smile (even if that includes lax habits both with professional care and at home), we are here for you! Decide that it’s time and give us a phone call. That’s all it takes to get going.

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Quiz: Things To Keep Away From Your Smile

There are a lot of things that may come into contact with your smile that are probably not doing you any major favors for your oral health. However, these are often things that are so easy to overlook that we think it may be time you take a quick break, test your know-how with a quick quiz, and see how you score! It may turn out that you’re already practicing fantastic habits. Or, you may discover it’s time to make just a few little changes to your day-to-day routine!

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