Category Archives: Comprehensive Family Dentistry

How frequently should I have my teeth cleaned? Fighting off Cavities and Gum Disease It’s generally recommended that you get a dental cleaning at least once every 6 months. This way you can ensure that no cavities or gum diseases develop between your dental appointments. Keep in mind, however, that good family dentistry isn’t just about averages, it’s about your individual needs.
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X-Rays: Not so Scary Anymore A big fear patients have in regard to family dentistry is radiation exposure from x-rays. While we understand  concerns over radiation, we wanted to clear the air about them. Nowadays, radiation from x-rays at your local dentist’s office has been greatly reduced from previous decades; in fact, family dentistry has
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Understanding Dentures and Dental Implants My lower denture is constantly loose. Can dental implants help? Can I be too old for implants? Dentures have the pesky  propensity  to shift out of place or otherwise be loose.  Dental  implants are often a great fix, allowing the dentures something to anchor to. However, some of our older
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Family Dentistry 101: Brushing your teeth! Proper brushing is the key to good oral health.  Patients often ask which type of toothbrush is best, manual or electric. Truth is that both types of brushes can adequately do the job, but like any other tool, it needs to be used properly in order to maximize the
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