Yep, it’s true: Vigorous brushing is bad for you. “But I thought it would get my teeth extremely clean!” you exclaim in defeat! We understand. It makes sense to assume that the more effort and force you throw into dental hygiene, the cleaner you should be able to get your teeth. Here’s what you’re not realizing, though: Proper cleansing that doesn’t end up damaging your oral tissues requires only gentle, consistent daily care. Not sure if you’re brushing too hard or too soft, now that we’ve thrown this detail into the mix? We can help.
Tooth Infections: 3 Things To Remember
When it comes to dental health issues, the topic of tooth infections is one that tends to strike an emotional nerve with our patients. You want to know how to avoid them, you want reassurance that everything will be fine if an infection occurs, and you hope you never have to deal with one! While we understand your feelings, we would like to reassure you that as long as you keep up with your six-month checkups, there’s nothing to stress about. Should one occur, we provide gentle root canal treatments. As for a few things to keep in mind, you’ll find that they will help you feel much more relaxed about your oral health.
3 Things To Remember If You’re Considering Implants
Has the possibility of replacing your missing teeth with dental implants crossed your mind recently? If implants are on your radar but you don’t know much about the process required to receive them, then we think it might be time for you to gather up a few essential details. Fortunately, if you decide you are up for the journey, you can expect truly remarkable results and a complete smile that can remain that way for life. As for what that journey might entail, however, let’s make our way through a few significant factors to keep in mind.
Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival
Are you someone who has received a lot of ink over the years and you have a deep appreciation for the art of tattooing? Perhaps you don’t have a single bit of ink on your skin but you’d love to get your very first tattoo. Maybe you just have a penchant for this beautiful art form! Whatever the case, head out for an enjoyable time at the Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival!
Tips For Children’s Dental Care
There are the big details, the tiny details, and everything in between that can make children’s dental care seem quite complex. Since you’re looking at the world and oral health care through the eyes of an adult, getting yourself back into the headspace of a child take a little bit of work. The good news is that once you remember how to regain that perspective (and take some of our helpful suggestions seriously), you will find that keeping kids’ smiles safe and sound is not too challenging at all.
Excuses To Stay Home: Why They Aren’t Worth It!
You might find that you become better and better at coming up with excuses to avoid dental care. Of course, staying at home is much more attractive! In fact, many of our dental patients can come up with several other things that are more fun than a checkup or restorative treatment. While we understand it takes a bit of motivation to schedule your visits, we would like to remind you that it’s always worth it. Not sure you understand why? Well, it’s your lucky day! We have some reasons ready for you.
Bad Breath: 4 Things To Do Immediately
When you find yourself stuck with bad breath that hangs around and refuses to go elsewhere, it can make you want to hide under the covers for good. How to speak with friends and family members, enjoy your life, go to work, and be yourself all while releasing a very unpleasant smell from your mouth? Well. We certainly don’t think you’ll need to hide out or become a hermit! Instead, we simply encourage you to do a handful of things right away, so you can get your pleasantly scented smile back ASAP.
Quiz: Does Your Problem Require An Extraction?
Does your oral health problem require a tooth extraction? Do you think that perhaps the issue is something that may require a different type of restorative care? When you’re not completely certain about why an extraction is necessary, it can become a bit confusing. The good news is that it’s not your problem to figure out! Come in for a checkup and we will offer a diagnosis and suggestion for care. In the meantime, clear up some confusion with our quiz.
Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival
It’s that time of beer again! Er… we meant year. For all of your craft beer aficionados out there, now is the time to mark your calendars, prepare your taste buds, and get ready for an event practically tailor made for you: Neptune’s Coastal Craft Beer Festival.
Your Smile: Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Really Like It
Do you look at your smile and instead of feeling proud and excited about this feature, you feel like you wish you could do something to like it? Maybe your teeth aren’t even. Perhaps you think your smile looks too “gummy.” Maybe you have chips or discoloration! There are a lot of things you might notice that cause you to wish your smile looked completely different. While you might think that the best solution is to try to convince yourself that you love your smile as it is, we have another suggestion: Embrace cosmetic dentistry! Learn more.
