You brush and floss regularly and visit your dentist twice a year for your teeth cleaning exams. But could you be missing a big part of your oral care routine? Read on to learn why it’s important to brush your tongue and how to clean your tongue. How and Why You Should Be Cleaning Your
Read more »
Perhaps you’ve got a great routine down with brushing and flossing, but your dentist recommended you do a bit more at your last teeth cleaning exam. You may be considering adding mouthwash to your oral care. Here’s what you need to know about oral rinses and mouthwash. Dos and Don’ts of Using Mouthwash Mouthwash–sometimes called
Read more »
One of the people you’ll see most (at least twice a year at your teeth cleaning exam!) at your dentist’s office is your dental hygienist. These dental professionals are trained to not only clean your teeth, but to help you achieve your personal best oral health and hygiene. 5 Common Questions a Dental Hygienist Hears
Read more »
Many patients understand the importance of keeping up with their twice-yearly teeth cleaning exams, and practicing good oral hygiene habits at home. But one common question we get from patients at our dental office in Clintonville, Ohio is, “Is my dental insurance accepted?” and, “What does my dental insurance cover?” While nearly every dental plan
Read more »
As a dental practice with many years of experience, we know that there are still patients who have a fear–sometimes an extreme fear–of the dentist. This fear can cause patients to avoid even routine teeth cleaning exams or procedures, which can lead to much bigger problems down the road. Fortunately, sedation dentistry solutions have come
Read more »
Almost every American will require at least one tooth filling in their lifetime. This is true even of the most fastidious brushers and flossers. If you’re a patient who has had tooth fillings in the past, or you’re about to get your first ever tooth filling, you might be wondering how long you can expect
Read more »
As much as we talk to our patients about good oral health, we still find that many patients believe in some common dental hygiene myths. They may have been passed down from their parents or are a part of their overall philosophy about their health (e.g. “more is better”). Read through these myths, then ask
Read more »
We think one of the best ways to have great oral health is to be proactive about it. That means that patients should not only brush and floss for two minutes twice a day, keep up with their twice yearly exams and avoid sugary snacks, it also means they should be proactive about their oral
Read more »
Nearly 90% of adults in the US will have at least one cavity in their lifetime. If you’ve recently discovered at your latest teeth cleaning exam that you have a cavity, here’s what you need to know about dental fillings for your teeth. Types of Dental Fillings: What Type of Tooth Filling is Best for
Read more »
Most dental patients have heard regularly at their teeth cleaning exams that regular sugar found in candy, ice cream and baked goods is bad for your teeth. But what about sweeteners and sugar substitutes? If you have a piece of candy that’s sweetened with stevia or honey instead of sugar, is it better for your
Read more »