Are regular dental exams part of your routine or protecting your teeth? If not, you can lose out on important protection against problems like dental decay and gum disease. Unless your dentist identifies a reason for you to do different, you should plan on scheduling dental checkups every six months. Sunny Smiles provides important preventive… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Problems You Can Discuss At A Dental Checkup
There are potentially serious problems that can affect your smile over time if you are not consistent about scheduling preventive dental care. While a cavity can be caught and treated early, decay can become a source of discomfort and a threat to your smile if the problem goes unaddressed. You can also have a more… Read more »
Regular Teeth Cleanings Protect Your Enamel
Your dental enamel is strong enough to withstand bite forces for many years. Because of this, we can enjoy a wide-ranging and nutrient-rich diet, as we can break down tougher foods without difficulty. With that said, our teeth are vulnerable to harm, particularly when we do not keep up with good oral hygiene efforts. Your… Read more »
The Trouble With Skipping Dental Checkups
Is it time for you to schedule your next dental exam? Unless you are told otherwise by your dentist, you should arrange a checkup every six months to stay current with preventive care. Delaying appointments, or taking a break from scheduled care, can lead to issues like tartar buildup, and even lead to the onset… Read more »
Schedule Teeth Cleanings To Fight Tartar
Are you doing an effective job fighting tartar buildup? Every time you brush and floss your teeth, you can remove bacteria and food debris, as well as any plaque buildup, before tartar can start to form on your smile. Unfortunately, one thing you are not able to do is remove tartar buildup that is already… Read more »
Information Provided At A Dental Checkup
Routine dental checkups provide you with helpful information regarding your oral health. In addition to warning you about dental decay, your dentist can talk to you about any symptoms identified in the course of your exam, and you will receive a helpful teeth cleaning from your hygienist. At Sunny Smiles, we are ready to provide… Read more »
Scheduling Your Next Teeth Cleaning
If you want to keep your teeth in good health, you should care for your smile each day. Brushing twice a day and flossing once protect you against plaque and tartar, and these habits also keep food particles from gathering on your smile. As important as these habits are, they are not the only forms… Read more »
How Dental Cleanings Fit Into Your Oral Hygiene Efforts
What does your smile care routine look like on a typical day? In addition to thinking about your oral health when picking your meals and snacks, you should have a committed practice in place for cleaning your teeth. Both brushing and flossing protect your enamel and gums against bacteria buildup and prevent the formation of… Read more »
Is It Time For You To Schedule Your Next Dental Checkup?
During your last routine dental exam, were you warned about problems with tartar buildup or treated for tooth decay? With the right daily habits in place, you can go through a checkup without needing restorative dental work, and with few concerns about tartar formation or issues with gingivitis. However, this does not mean good behaviors… Read more »
Can One Family Dentist Help Everyone In Your Household?
If you have one dental practice for everyone in your family, you can have an easier time arranging routine oral health services. You can also appreciate having one person you trust to relay important information about your smile, and about your children’s smiles. Sunny Smiles is happy to work with patients of all ages, so… Read more »