Pregnancy Risks Your Dentist Wants You To Know
March 11, 2019
Excellent dental health is a crucial exercise across every point of our lifespan, even infancy.
Yet people who are expecting face unique obstacles and dangers during the course of the months that the fetus is growing. Features such as morning sickness, intensified bodily hormones, and a change in nutrition may cause quite a few side effects in the whole system; yet, this blog post accentuates a few of the problems that manifest orally while the mother is pregnant. Individuals that keep up with their daily personal hygiene of brushing and flossing a minimum of twice a day, enjoying a nutritious diet, as well as restricting their sugar intake are much less prone to cultivate the following complications.
(more…)My Dentist Is Concerned About My Osteoporosis Medication But Why?
October 18, 2018
It is not uncommon for osteoporosis to be treated with medication. In fact it, as well many bone cancers, have been known to be treated this way. As a dentist the concern lies within the type of osteoporosis medication you may be taking like bisphosphonates.
(more…)Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Toothbrush
March 14, 2018
Although we spend a lot of time stressing the importance of proper brushing and flossing, caring for your toothbrush is just as important.
(more…)Oral Health | Strategies To Prevent Tooth Decay
October 9, 2017
Are cavities and tooth decay something that scares you? No one wants to hear they have cavities, but some people want to do more than just the normal dental hygiene routine of brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist.
To help keep your teeth as healthy as possible, Dr. Faist has made some suggestions about the kinds of foods you should eat and some you should avoid.
(more…)Is There A Difference Between A Regular Toothbrush and Electric?
October 6, 2016
Advantages of Electric Toothbrushes
Do you want to take the best care of your teeth as possible? Do you ever wonder if you should be using an electric toothbrush or if you are actually gaining an advantage by using one? The fact of the matter is if you use a regular toothbrush for the proper amount of time you will see the same results as if you are using an electric toothbrush.
(more…)Dental Sealants
April 1, 2016
Because your back teeth (the molars and premolars) have groves that tend to trap food particles and germs, and are hard to clean with a toothbrush, they are likely areas for tooth decay to form. As tooth decay needs to be removed, and the tooth filled, this leads to weakened teeth. A better solution is preventative action with dental sealants.
(more…)Good Dental Habits Should Start Early
December 14, 2015
As an adult you know it is important to take care of your own dental health. You know that your dental health is critical in maintaining good overall health. However, you may not think about your children.
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