Sometimes, we find that patients have a random question here or there that is simply causing confusion. For instance, you might suddenly wonder if you can use a particular product. You might wonder if you’re doing something correctly. You may even wonder about the order of things in dental care, why our suggestions occasionally don’t seem totally logical, and more. Remember, the best way to receive clarity that helps you care for your oral health is to bring your questions with you during visits. For the time being, however, we have some frequent areas of confusion that we’d like to clear up.
Remember 3 Pool Rules For Safe Smiles
Did you ever think your dentist would be telling you about how to have safe fun near the swimming pool? While this might sound more like something that usually comes out of your mouth as you lecture your little ones, we remind you that there are often hidden smile health dangers that you’re overlooking. To make sure everyone has a wonderful time in the water and that you avoid potential hazards, we offer up a few simple yet important rules to live by.
Your Smile: Ways To Whiten
Did you know that there’s more than one way to whiten your smile? It’s true! While the traditional approach you’re thinking of might do the trick, you may also discover that there are other (often more effective) options. It all depends on your needs! Are you dealing with internal staining? Or, is it just mild to moderate extrinsic staining that is occurring within your tooth’s outermost layer, called enamel? Let’s quickly run you through your cosmetic care solutions, so you feel more familiar with how we can handle your discolored smile.
Tossing Out Old Beliefs About Dentures
When you come in to talk with us about your tooth replacement possibilities and we present dentures to replace missing teeth, what’s your response? Do you immediately shriek, tear your bib from your neck, and run from our practice? If so, you might have some inaccurate, preconceived notions about this option for tooth loss that simply need to go! Ready for us to change your mind completely about what you assumed versus the reality of this type of device? Let’s go!
Quiz: How Familiar Are You With Gingivitis?
Do you feel like you know a lot about gingivitis, so there’s probably not much we could tell you that would be new information? Or, do you feel more as though it’s something you’ve heard of and you know it involves your gums but you are most certainly not caught up on the specifics? We suggest you find out once and for all (with our quick quiz) to ensure you’re prepared to take excellent care of your gum health.
Pungo Strawberry Festival 2017
Would you say that there are few things that can put a smile on your face quite like the promise of indulging in the delicious, summery sweetness of strawberries? If so, you will be delighted by the upcoming Pungo Strawberry Festival 2017 for Memorial Day weekend. In short, it’s all things strawberries all day long, so don’t miss out!
Understanding Stain Types
When you look in the mirror and your smile appears yellowed, you might not immediately recognize that there are different stain types that can cause your smile to look less than beautiful. Instead, your brain just tells you that your smile is stained and that’s all you need to notice to feel a bit down in the dumps about your appearance. However, we encourage you to recognize that there are, in fact, multiple types of staining, which can affect which type of cosmetic care treatment best suits your needs. Learn more about this!
Dental Contouring: 3 “Nopes” To Remember
You might love the idea of dental contouring for your smile until you start wondering about whether it’s safe and what the after-effects will be. Sure, gently reshaping your teeth should do the trick for making your smile look better but is it going to lead to consequences, you wonder? Is it all too good to be true? To help you feel nice and confident about choosing contouring, we offer up a few reassuring responses to implied, frequently asked questions.
Toothpaste Promises: Are They Real?
As you know, advertising can become very misleading. The problem with this is that when you’re trying to buy toothpaste that is going to work for your smile needs, you might not know whether you can trust the promises that are printed on the box. While seeking out the ADA Seal of Acceptance will generally give you the reassurance you need that the product is A-OK, there are some other factors you should be aware of. They will help you determine whether you’re looking at a beneficial item or a hoax.
Teeth Gaps: 3 Things To Consider
Close your eyes and imagine what your smile looks like. Do you have smile gaps? Are they causing you any type of problem, whether emotional or physical? Have you long wondered if there’s anything you can do to change these small spaces, whether there are any advantages to doing so, and how you would even begin to approach making such changes? If so, we understand that this isn’t knowledge that most patients already have. To help you out with a head start on this journey, we suggest you consider three important details regarding those smile spaces.
