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4 Dental Myths

March 1, 2023 By Lucy

When it comes to taking care of your teeth there are a lot of common misconceptions. I lot of information that goes around is simply speculation which has been accepted as fact. In reality, many of these myths are based on no fact at all and have led people to believe the opposite of what is true.

It is important to know truths from myths when it comes to your dental care. This way you can ensure that you don’t make any mistakes that could lead to dental issues down the road. Here are some of the biggest myths that are associated with dental care. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 9, 2017 @ 8:57 pm

Filed Under: Health, Treatments Tagged With: brushing teeth, dental health, dental myths, flossing teeth

How A Regular Visit To The Dentist Can Change Your Life

March 1, 2023 By Doc Sawyer

You may not think of the dentist as all that important, but when you realize the health of your mouth can affect the rest of your body, or that your mouth can detect other health issues, then maybe you’ll understand the importance of dental visits. Not only that, but a healthy mouth and smile can go a long way in the confidence department.

When was the last time you went to the dentist, even for just a cleaning? Here are a couple things that may change your mind about those regular visits to the dentist and their importance. [Read more…]

Originally posted on May 11, 2016 @ 4:09 pm

Filed Under: Health, Treatments Tagged With: dental health, dental visits, gum disease, health problems, vitamin deficiency

The Importance Of Dental Care At Every Age

March 1, 2023 By Doc Sawyer

You teeth matter, and so does the overall health of your mouth. It doesn’t matter what age you are, dental care is important, and an unhealthy mouth could be a sign of other health issues. An unhealthy mouth can also lead to other health issues.

It’s really not that difficult to take care of your mouth, and your teeth. It’s really as simple as eating healthy, brushing your teeth twice a day minimum, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist on a regular basis.

Baby Teeth

While you won’t be caring for your baby’s first teeth the same way you would your own teeth, they still are important and need to be taken care of. You’ll want to use a soft bristled toothbrush with a small head on their little teeth as soon as they start coming in.

It will be around the age of six that your child will be able to brush their own teeth. You want to wait until they have developed enough coordination so that they don’t hurt themselves. Discuss with your doctor the best toothpastes to use at different ages.

Adult Teeth

Once your adult teeth come in it will be even more important to take care of them, because they are the last set of real teeth you have. You will want to make sure you get regular checkups so you can know early on when you are getting cavities or when your wisdom teeth start moving in.

Don’t wait until it is too late to get cavities dealt with. A filling is less work than a root canal, and a root canal beats missing teeth. Getting regular dental x rays can make a huge difference in detection.

Pregnancy

Speaking of cavities, gum disease and cavities can actually have a negative effect on growing babies inside their pregnant mothers. This is just one more reason why dental health is so important. Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body and can have either a good effect on it, because of proper care, or a bad one.

Seniors

If you’re lucky enough to reach your senior years with all of your natural teeth, good for you. If not, your false teeth and dentures also need care. While they aren’t going to get cavities, they can still cause issues with your gums, and your health, if you aren’t properly cleaning them.

If you aren’t sure how you should be cleaning your particular type of false teeth, just ask your dental professional and they will let you know.

It’s better to be safe, when it comes to dental care, than to be sorry when you break a tooth or have to have one pulled. Brush twice a day, minimum, for two minutes at a time. Floss daily, even when it seems inconvenient. And make sure you see your dentist at least once a year.

Originally posted on February 25, 2016 @ 3:53 pm

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental health, Pregnancy, taking care of adult teeth, taking care of baby teeth

Four Ways To Deal With Your Fear Of The Dentist

March 1, 2023 By Doc Sawyer

If you have a fear of the dentist you are not alone. In fact, some 30 million Americans, or more, have a fear of the dentist. This fear has a few common names, one of them being dentophonia.

If a fear of the dentist has been keeping you away from getting some much needed dental work done, or even a simple cleaning, you might be happy to hear that there are some things that can help you get past your fear and allow you to get that healthier mouth you may have been wanting. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 14, 2016 @ 3:40 pm

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental health, dental work, how to express fears to your dentist, how to get rid of fear of your dentist

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