The new year is here, and with it comes the promise of fresh starts and new goals. It’s a time when many of us resolve to improve our health, be more active, or embrace better habits. But what if your resolution this year was simpler—and more impactful—than you expected?
We are passionate about our patients maintaining regular hygiene exams and scheduling any recommended treatments in a timely manner. However, some of the patients we see don’t always have the best habits, which can negatively affect their oral health. Some patients experience immediate problems, while others may encounter issues down the road. We want to share some common bad habits that can harm your oral health.
When patients of all ages visit our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning, one of the first questions we are usually asked is if we detect any cavities. If you are unfamiliar, a cavity in the tooth is when decay wears away at the enamel of the tooth. Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a way to help prevent tooth decay from developing in both our adult and child patients? We are excited to share that there is a very common and simple treatment that is used to help this problem. Read on to learn more.
At Today’s Dental Comfort, we do all we can to ensure you have optimal oral health. This is one of the reasons we encourage our patients to visit our office for routine oral hygiene examinations and cleaning appointments. During these visits, we thoroughly clean your teeth and look for problems that can interfere with your oral health. Unfortunately, even if we look closely at the surface of your teeth and gums, we don’t get a true picture of what is happening with your oral health. Because your teeth have so many layers, it is extremely important that we see what is happening inside the tooth as well as your jawbone. This is why we always encourage our patients to receive X-rays any time they come to our office for an oral hygiene examination.
When you visit the dentist, what do you think of first? We know that many of our patients are concerned with getting their teeth cleaned and ensuring there are no cavities. Did you know that we care for more than your teeth when you visit our office? Aside from caring for your teeth, one of the other areas of your mouth that we check is your gums. September is National Gum Care Month, so we want to share some important information about your gums and helpful tips that you can use to ensure you do not experience any problems or complications. Read on to learn more about the importance of caring for your gums properly.
When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been more than six months, then we would love to see you and your loved ones for a visit. We hope you have had an amazing summer so far, enjoying time away from school and the scheduled activities that can make the fall and winter so hectic. Before all of that begins again, we recommend visiting our office if you need our services. We would hate for you, your children, or a loved one to experience any oral health complications. Read to learn more.
At Today’s Dental Comfort, we regularly express the importance of caring for your teeth and oral health. It is important that you brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice per day and use dental floss daily. In addition, we recommend patients visit our office every four to six months for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning. Cleaning your teeth regularly and visiting our office for a thorough cleaning is the best way to ensure you don’t have lingering bacteria and plaque on your teeth. Plaque buildup will eventually lead to an issue with tartar.
We hope you’re enjoying the summer to the fullest. Many of our patients are busy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and enjoying time outdoors during this time. We are loving the warm weather and the longer days. No matter what your plans may be this summer, it is important that you continue to care for your teeth properly. Failure to do so can lead to severe complications. Read on to learn more.
You know the importance of brushing, flossing, and caring for your teeth. One area of your mouth you may not be brushing is your tongue. Just as food and bacteria get trapped between your teeth, your tongue is also a magnet for bacteria. It has quite a bit of texture. Bacteria can build up on the tongue and not be fully removed from rinsing the mouth. We encourage our patients to brush their tongues when cleaning their teeth.
At Today’s Dental Comfort, we try to do all we can to ensure that you and your family have lasting and long-term health. One way that this can occur is with routine oral hygiene examinations and cleanings. Most patients should visit our office every six months for a routine appointment. If you have a certain dental condition, such as gum disease, we may recommend visiting more often.
