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Debridement is somewhat of an official welcome back party that we throw in our offices for people who haven’t visited a dentist in a long time –probably several years. During that time, the patients’ teeth must have become heavily colonized by advanced levels of plaque buildup that might prevent us from properly examining their teeth. With debridement, we can remove any hardened build-up of tartar to unravel the actual condition of your teeth’s health.During the procedure, our dentists carefully work through the contours of your tooth and gum using an ultrasonic device and scaling tools to dislodge thick layers of plaque from the teeth and gums. Our Debridement Process There

Studies show that certain types of music tend to soothe people from all across the personality spectrum. Certain types of music can calm your nerves and energize you in our offices. Many studies show that music therapy can inhibit the production of cortisol – a hormone that triggers stress symptoms – in patients during dental procedures. We can, therefore, enhance the prospects of succeeding with your dental procedure by using music to decongest your stress and boost your mood.However, beyond the psychological level, music can also induce various beneficial physiological effects in patients. Findings from Medical research show that music can enhance hormone production and immune activities in patients. A

We cannot overemphasize the importance of flossing. Our dentists regularly advise all our patients and their family members to floss at least once a day. It can clean up parts of your teeth that normal brushing – however diligent they are – cannot reach. It can also clean the surfaces of plaque and other infection-causing bacteria. But when you start wearing braces or when your teeth are incredibly close together, flossing can be more like a Herculean task. Flossing While Facing Obstacles Quite simply, how do you get across those wires? For those with braces, flossing may seem like an unnecessary problem that’s best avoided. But it’s important to realize

Binge-watching is the newest trend in town. It lets you stream different video services in the comfort of your seat to binge-watch them at your convenience. These services allow you to select several shows you want to binge-watch and queue up a few episodes to watch later while snacking. And this where the problem comes in. Snacking while watching your favorite shows can negatively impact your oral health.  How Binge-Watching Can Hurt Your Oral Health Binge-watching goes hand-in-hand with snacking binges, and this a bad habit for your dental health. Most people don’t plan well before they begin to binge-watch their favorite shows. They usually start with one episode and

Using mouthwash should be a regular part of your oral hygiene routine. Along with proper brushing and flossing, using mouthwash can help promote oral health. Mouthwash can help get into the crevices between your teeth and other areas that are difficult for a brush to reach, making it easier to combat tooth decay and gum disease.Still, because some children can be prone to drinking mouthwash, it is not recommended that you allow them to use it unsupervised. At least, not until they are old enough to use mouthwash properly. Introducing Your Child To Mouthwash Rather than just handing a bottle of mouthwash to your child, you should explain to him

If you know you have to take professional or school photos soon, you may be looking to spruce up your smile now so that you can take the best pictures possible. There are several ways you can increase the brightness of your smile before that big day and our team is here to help. Professional whitening only takes an hour to perform and can leave you with a smile several shades brighter. Professional Whitening Can Help You The easiest way to brighten your smile before any upcoming picture days is by coming into our office for professional whitening. Professional whitening in our office works much more efficiently than over-the-counter remedies.