This month, we welcome both the promise of nicer weather as well as the celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month! As a result, we encourage you to make the most of your October by thinking about your usual approach to your dental care. Are you doing all that you can at home? Do you have questions? Are you in need of a treatment from our practice but you have been procrastinating? Let us help you make use of this opportunity to start off with a clean slate.
Quiz: Sleep Apnea’s Long-Term Effects
Do you feel some urgency to come in for sleep apnea treatment but not enough to schedule a visit immediately? Are you curious about why we seem so serious about your need to begin treatment as soon as you can? What you may be overlooking is the fact that sleep apnea does not only bring with it a series of side effects that impact your daily life but also your long-term wellbeing. As a result, the sooner you commit to treatment, the greater your chance at avoiding serious harm to your overall health. Quiz yourself to find out more!
Oral Surgery: Who, What, Where…?
When you find out that you should schedule oral surgery to improve the health of your smile, you may find this sends your mind reeling. Why do you need surgery? Is this going to be a convenient thing or something that makes your life more complex, you wonder? Fortunately, coming in for this type of treatment is one of the best moves you can make to quickly get your oral health back on track. As for the details that you are not yet certain about, consider our “Who, What, Where, When, Why?” approach to helping you sort out the specifics.
After Tooth Loss: Why You Shouldn’t Give Up
Do you feel like you’ve lost some of your get-up-and-go after experiencing tooth loss? We understand that it can be very challenging to spring back from losing a tooth or multiple teeth. However, you will be happy to find out it’s something that happens to people every single day, both men and women, and to people of nearly every age. Fortunately, you can control how you respond to this challenge (with our help) and you can look forward to a restored smile. Let us offer some sage advice.
Gum Health And Dental Implant Failure
Have you ever spent time trying to figure out how a dental implant can fail? Are you someone who likes to receive as many details as possible, so you understand the behind-the-scenes way things work, rather than simply receiving some superficial information? If so, you may be curious about how your gum health can affect implant failure (or success, of course). Take a moment to become more familiar with why it’s so important your gums stay healthy and how to avoid any missteps along the way.
Away-From-Home Sleep Apnea Treatment
So, you’re planning a business trip, a vacation, a quick trip for fun! You’re headed to a wedding and plan on staying the night at a relative or friend’s house! You need to babysit your brother’s kids while Mom and Dad are out of town just for the night! There are a lot of things that can take you away from your own bed and your usual nightly routine for sleep apnea treatment. While this can cause you to wonder how to approach your time away from home, you’ll be happy to know we have some very easy-to-follow recommendations.
Your Pre-Visit Virtual Tour
Do you sometimes wish you had the option of enjoying a tour before you ever set foot in our practice? Maybe you have some general questions that you don’t think necessarily require contact with our team but you aren’t sure if the information is accessible to you. You will be happy to learn that we provide you with new patient education that is extremely helpful. By gaining a comfort level before you even pick up the phone to call us, you can feel more at ease regarding what’s on the horizon: A relaxing appointment in a beautiful dental practice. Learn more!
After You Receive Sedation
You may love the benefits that come with dental sedation. What you might not love, however, is the fact that beyond the blissfully relaxing experience you will have at our practice, you’re not sure what to expect once the appointment is through. Fortunately, helping you navigate your post-treatment experience is extremely simple. Consider our helpful advice that may assist you in making the right sedation choice for your daily needs.
What To Do When You Hate Flossing
When you’re focused on replacing teeth with dental implants or coming in for oral surgery, you may find that you’re not quite as concerned with the general details of your oral health care. However, as the dust settles and you are ecstatic with your complete and healthy smile, life will return to its usual day-to-day routine. This routine, of course, should include twice daily dental hygiene sessions. However, if you happen to loathe flossing, these sessions may only include brushing. The bad news here is that your newly restored smile is not going to fare so well if you skip the flossing portion of your daily care. The good news is that we have just the suggestions to cure you of this dislike, so you can enjoy flossing and protect your healthy grin.
How To Respond To Discomfort
When it comes to your smile, discomfort can appear in various forms – much to the dismay of everyone! The good news is that if you know how to respond to this occurrence, you will be able to manage any new sensation and keep your eye on the goal of diagnosing and addressing the underlying concern. Allow us to offer some helpful advice regarding pain and sensitivity, so you continue to feel confident about your oral health – even when a slight bump in the road shows up.
