If you’re using marijuana, it’s important to let your dentist know. Smoking tobacco and smoking marijuana can damage our oral health. But - above and beyond that - anecdotal evidence suggests that having a tolerance for marijuana may affect how we respond to anesthesia, … [Read more...]
Healthy Outdoor Smiles | How to Have Good Oral Health While Camping
Keep all mouths in your family healthy while camping, RVing, or away from home this summer with our expert tips on outdoor oral care: Brushing with bottled water is a healthy way to keep plaque at bay while out in the wild. If clean running water isn’t available, you can … [Read more...]
Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist
As many as 20% of people refuse to go to the dentist due to anxiety, whether it stems from embarrassment about the physical state of their mouth or fear of pain or the cost of procedures. Yet skipping regular routine care because you’re scared could leave you worse off, no … [Read more...]
Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help
Pain is a major reason why adults avoid the dentist. In fact, 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. However, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many … [Read more...]
Learn How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces | A Dentist’s Guide
Whether your braces are on for 6 months or 2 years, it’s imperative to develop proper brushing habits right away. Braces provide far more nooks and crannies in your mouth for food and plaque to hide in, making proper brushing technique, frequency, and toothpaste crucial. To brush … [Read more...]
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