How to Treat Gum Disease: Maintain Proper Homecare Brush & Floss Daily and diligently, you must effectively remove the plaque every day at home. Commit to Regular Dental Checkups You must come for cleaning and maintenance visits with the dentist or hygienist every 3 months. At the office, we will provide the help you need in…
Tooth loss and dentures have always been associated with old age. We have an illusion that as we get older it is inevitable our teeth will fall out and we will have a mouth full of dentures. This negative belief causes us to not do the things that would help us keep our teeth for a…
The dental industry is predicting that our “snacking” lifestyle will cause more cavities. In today’s society, it is more common to have a fast-paced, busy lifestyle. Therefore, it is harder to have a healthy substantial meal. Unfortunately, it is causing an increase in the consumption of fast food and snacks— a quick grab. Dr. Simon…
From The ADA Morning Huddle: USA Today (12/31, Oglesby) included flossing daily in a list of “small New Year’s resolutions with big payoffs.” The article added, “Though flossing’s role in health and hygiene was questioned in news articles in 2016, flossing remains ‘an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums,’ along with…
There are two different routines, the AM and PM routine, but you can do the AM routine in the morning or evening. This is pretty simple and will not take long. Estimated time is 2 minutes for AM and 5 minutes for PM. Necessary supplies: Sonicare toothbrush for ultrasonic cleaning. Glide dental floss which is…
We all have an image we want to project… clothing, hair style, exercise, make up, the car we drive, etc. If your smile does not project the crisp, clean, professional, youthful or vigorous image you want, we can perfect your smile with gentle cosmetic dental care. Here’s a simple test you can do to…