Working With My Dentist
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Working With My Dentist

A few years ago, I realized that I was thinking about dental care all wrong. Instead of listening carefully to my dentist and making the necessary changes, I assumed that he was ultimately responsible for making sure that my teeth stayed healthy. Unfortunately, I developed a few serious cavities because I failed to properly brush and floss my teeth, and I knew that it was my fault. I decided to start taking notes at my dental checkups and carefully abiding by the dentist's orders. The difference was almost miraculous. This blog is all about working with your dentist to improve your result.

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Working With My Dentist

  • Should An Infant Be Receiving Extra Fluoride To Strengthen Their Teeth?

    10 February 2022

    You probably started preparing for the birth of your child long before they arrived. You would have stocked up on the supplies you'll need, have spent time preparing the nursery, and perhaps read a parenting book or two (or ten). You might think about taking the same approach with your baby's teeth—preparing for them before they actually develop. Of course, fluoride helps teeth remain strong, so wouldn't it make sense to be sure that your baby gets plenty of fluoride before their teeth even grow?

  • How Can A Baby's Tooth Be Bruised?

    29 December 2021

    You're not going to be especially surprised to meet an adult with discolored teeth. Although you might privately think that anyone with yellow (or even brown) teeth should be making an urgent appointment with their dentist, this type of discoloration is quite common. What you might not expect is brown teeth in babies and toddlers. This can be both unexpected and alarming for parents, but there's usually a simple explanation. So why has one of your child's teeth turned brown?

  • Why Do Your Teeth Feel Jagged?

    16 November 2021

    Even though it might not seem like you regularly touch your own teeth, you in fact will do so multiple times each day—although not with your fingers. Consider how often your tongue brushes against your teeth, and this is how you might first notice that something seems a little odd. Why are you feeling sharp edges under your tongue? It's almost as though your teeth have become jagged. Naturally Jagged Teeth

  • Implant Options for People With Atrophied Jawbones

    7 October 2021

    Some people already have enough jawbone material to undergo standard dental implant surgery. However, many people who have lost multiple teeth may also suffer a reduction in the thickness of their jawbone. The lack of bone girth can make a patient ineligible to receive a standard dental implant without undergoing additional procedures. Nevertheless, there are several options available for dental implant candidates with insufficient jawbone girth. Here are a few of those options.

  • Reasons A Dental Cleaning Is Necessary

    26 August 2021

    While you may brush and floss your teeth daily, you still need to schedule a professional teeth cleaning. A dentist uses advanced tools to reach every tooth, ensuring good dental health. Here are reasons why you should make a dental cleaning appointment. Prevent Gum Disease Periodontitis affects the gums and can result in gum recession and tooth loss. Gum disease causes pain and bad breath. Also, treating the disease can be a costly and time-consuming process.