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New Year’s Resolutions

Many people start off the New Year with a promise to become healthy by eating right, losing weight, and quitting smoking or to save money. Another way to start the year right is by taking care of your dental health. Taking care of your dental needs will help you to stay healthy and by seeing your dentist for regular checkups and maintaining your teeth you can prevent more drastic and expensive treatment which in the long run saves you money. The following are some New Year’s resolutions which can lead to a healthier mouth and help you save money.

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Can’t I just get a regular cleaning?

Your dentist has just explained that you have gum disease and that you will need a deep cleaning in order to treat your gum disease. You ask “Can’t I just get a regular cleaning?” The answer is no. A regular cleaning or prophylaxis involves cleaning tooth surfaces above the gums. A diagnosis of periodontal or gum disease involves the presence of pockets or spaces under the gums and a deep cleaning or scaling and root planing is required to remove plaque and calculus or buildup from under the gums.

Why can’t I just get a filling instead of…

Why can’t I just get a filling? This is a frequently asked question in the dental chair when a patient is advised that they should have a tooth crowned. There are many possible answers to this question.

Which Toothpaste should I use?

Almost always patients ask “which toothpaste should I use?” While there is no single correct answer for everyone there is a lot of information which can help you decide which products are best for you.

Which Toothbrush should I use?

One only has to walk down the aisle of the dental products section of the drugstore to realize that this is a question which has come to everyone’s mind at one point. There are a myriad of choices when it comes to picking a toothbrush.

Is Flossing Really Necessary?

The short answer is yes. Flossing removes plaque and debris that stick to teeth and gums between your teeth. Plaque is a soft, sticky accumulation that occurs on teeth and gum tissue. It is the host to a complex system of microorganisms including bacteria which cause inflammatory diseases of the gingiva called gingivitis and periodontitis or gum disease.