Do you struggle to eat certain foods because you experience discomfort in your teeth? Do you have a hard time eating hot and cold foods at the same time? If so, you may be dealing with tooth sensitivity. Many people experience tooth sensitivity from time to time, especially after receiving certain dental treatments. However, if you notice frequent sensitivity issues, you may have a serious problem with your oral health. Read on to learn more.
We hope you are having a great summer! We love hearing from our patients about all of their summer plans. Whether you are traveling, spending time with friends and family, heading to the beach, or just relaxing at home, our area is the place to be during the summer months. We want to share some important reminders to ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy during this summer and into the fall and beyond:
Did you know that we now see children three years old and older? When we see our pediatric patients for an oral hygiene examination, parents are often concerned about dental decay, one of the most common oral health conditions in children. We are happy to offer a treatment that helps prevent decay from developing on teeth. Read on to learn more and see if this treatment would be beneficial to your children and your family.
In addition to caring about the health of your teeth, we are also concerned about the state of your gums. Gum disease is a common condition that affects more than half of American adults. The likelihood that you or a loved one will develop this disease is quite high. Gum disease is when the gum tissue becomes irritated and infected. It is important to monitor your mouth for any changes that may occur. There are certain things you can do to ensure your gums remain healthy:
We don’t know how you feel, but we are thrilled that spring has arrived. We love all the blooming flowers and are anxiously awaiting the summer months to arrive. One thing that many people love to do in the spring is spring cleaning. We think this concept is perfect for our patients as well. If it has been some time since you visited our office, now is the perfect time to schedule a “spring cleaning” by visiting us for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning. Read on to learn more.
If you have a young child in your life, you know how exciting all of the milestones can be when they are a baby and move through childhood. Once children move out of the baby and toddler stages, there are very few milestones left that are celebrated in a big way, except for one: losing your first baby tooth. Losing baby teeth can be exciting and nerve-racking. We want to answer some questions about losing baby teeth to help ease your mind.
At Caring Dental of Spotswood, we want to help our patients have excellent oral health. Unfortunately, some of our patients don’t always follow practices that will help ensure a positive result. Dental misconceptions can negatively affect your oral health and lead to serious complications and problems. We want to share some common dental myths that can negatively affect your oral health:
We cannot believe that Halloween is later this month. We don’t know about you, but it feels like we were just enjoying the shore during the summer months. If you and your family love to indulge in candy and sweet treats during Halloween festivities, we don’t want your oral health to suffer in the future. Here are some helpful tips for your teeth this Halloween.
If you are thinking that there are no special days in the summer to celebrate other than Independence Day and Labor Day, you would be incorrect. There is a very special day that we can celebrate on August 22nd — National Tooth Fairy Day! Have you never heard about this special day before? Let us tell you more about how you can celebrate this dental holiday. Just as you may assume from the name, this holiday is a day that recognizes a young child losing their baby teeth as well as the special fairy who pays a visit to collect the teeth and leaves behind a special token or prize. National Tooth Fairy Day is actually celebrated twice a year. Two times a year symbolizes the number of times that children should receive a dental cleaning.
What is your favorite beverage to drink? Do you love a sugary coffee drink from your local coffee shop? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for a soft drink in the heat of summer. Even though these choices may be delicious, it’s important to be sure to drink them on occasion and not frequently. You may be surprised at the amount of sugar in popular drinks such as specialty coffees, soft drinks, sports beverages, and even juice. It can be more than eating a candy bar!
