Frequently Asked Questions

Your teeth may look fine, but it’s still important to see the dentist regularly because problems can happen without you knowing. The appearance of your smile is important, and your dentist can help keep your smile looking healthy and beautiful. With many advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, missing or misshapen teeth. Today’s dentists offer many treatment options that can help you smile with confidence:

Professional teeth whitening
Fillings that mimic the appearance of natural teeth
Teeth replacement and full smile makeovers

Visiting the dentist regularly not only helps you keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but also helps keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because:

Helps prevent tooth decay
Protects against periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to tooth and bone loss
Prevents bad breath – brushing, flossing and seeing the dentist regularly helps reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath.
It provides a more attractive smile and increases your self-confidence.
It helps teeth look bright by preventing staining of teeth due to food, drink and tobacco.
It strengthens your teeth so you can enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles for the rest of your life!

It is important to choose a dentist that “fits” with you and your family, and you may want to consider several dentists before making your final decision. You should be able to decide during your first visit whether the dentist is right for you. Consider the following during your appointment:

Is the appointment schedule suitable?
Is it easy to reach and close to the office?
Does the office look clean and tidy?
Has your medical and dental history been recorded and placed in a permanent file?
Does the dentist explain techniques for good oral health?
Are you given information about the cost before treatment is planned?
Is your dentist a member of the ADA (American Dental Association)?

• Always remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once!
  Be sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride and ask your dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This will help prevent cavities.
  Avoid foods that contain a lot of sugar (sugar increases the amount of bacteria that grow in your mouth, causing more plaque and possibly cavities) and avoid tobacco (this can stain your teeth, cause gum disease, and eventually lead to oral cancer).
  Don’t be afraid to brush your tongue! By brushing your tongue, you will remove food particles and reduce the amount of plaque-forming bacteria. Brushing your tongue also helps keep your breath fresh.
  Be sure to schedule your routine checkup. It is recommended to visit the dentist every six months.

• Visiting the dentist regularly not only helps you keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but also helps keep the rest of your body healthy. Dental care is important because:
  Helps prevent tooth decay
  Protects against periodontal (gum) disease, which can lead to tooth and bone loss
  Prevents bad breath – brushing, flossing and seeing the dentist regularly helps reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath.
  It provides a more attractive smile and increases your self-confidence.
  It helps teeth look bright by preventing staining of teeth due to food, drink and tobacco.
  It strengthens your teeth so you can enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles for the rest of your life!

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children first see a dentist at the age of six months and no later than the age of one. During this time, your child’s baby teeth will appear and your dentist may examine the health of your child’s first few teeth. After the initial visit, be sure to schedule regular check-ups every six months.

Your teeth may look fine, but it’s still important to see the dentist regularly because problems can happen without you knowing. The appearance of your smile is important, and your dentist can help keep your smile looking healthy and beautiful. With many advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, missing or misshapen teeth. Today’s dentists offer many treatment options that can help you smile with confidence:

Professional teeth whitening
Fillings that mimic the appearance of natural teeth
Teeth replacement and full smile makeovers