What do you turn to when you want to whiten your teeth? Do you select a new toothpaste at the grocery store because it promises to make your teeth whiter? Do you change your diet, to avoid items like coffee, or color-rich foods? You can actually see real improvement to the color of your teeth by seeking a teeth whitening treatment from your dentist. One major upside to this is that you can actually enjoy professional results without scheduling an appointment. Your dentist can actually provide you with the tools and instructions necessary for you to whiten your teeth yourself, with real results. (more…)
Quiz: Responding To Dental Damage
What do you do when you suffer a tooth injury? If the problem threatens your overall health, you may need to contact 911. If there is damage that needs prompt attention, you should reach out to your dentist for emergency dental care. Your dentist can do their best to treat you on the day of the incident. If your injury takes place on a night or weekend, you should still call – the automated answering service can direct you to your dentist. For dental damage that is not an emergency, the approach you need to take can depend on the type of damage, and if it affects how your tooth functions. (more…)
The Allen Heritage Center Offers Lessons In Local History
Both new and long-term Allen residents can learn a little more about local history by visiting the Allen Heritage Center. The center is dedicated to chronicling the town’s past, gathering information and artifacts from earlier eras. To help connect the public to local lore, the Allen Heritage Center opens up to the public periodically, to allow them to see Allen history for themselves. The museum will be open on Saturday, August 27, and will feature five exhibits that are new to the collection. Visitors can come see these new pieces – and take a look at the center’s permanent collection – and develop a better grasp of the town’s rich past. (more…)
Sore Teeth? Let Your Dentist Know
You should see your dentist every six months for checkups, but if something is wrong, you should not hesitate to reach out and ask for a consultation. In fact, your dentist can even work to provide you with same-day service in the event of a dental emergency. Dental pain can affect your quality of life, and can indicate that something is really wrong with your oral health. If you are concerned about a problem, you should not simply try to ignore it. Some problems can continue to worsen, and lead to tooth loss. (more…)
Teaching Your Kids Smart Oral Health Habits
Good oral health is important even in our earliest years. Your child should begin seeing your dentist early – their first visit should happen by around their second birthday. These early appointments operate as a means of observing a child’s developing oral structures, but they can also serve as learning opportunities. Your dentist can review proper brushing and flossing techniques so that your child understands how to care for their teeth at home. With the help of dental sealants, your dentist can even put an extra layer of defense between your child and tooth decay. (more…)
Covering Dental Flaws With Porcelain Veneers
How do you feel about your smile? It is important to make sure your teeth stay healthy, but you have every right to want to make sure your smile looks good, too. This is why cosmetic dentistry offers help in correcting flaws that affect your appearance, not your health. One way to address several flaws is by having porcelain veneers placed on your teeth. The veneers can cover up problems with tooth color, can hide minor dental damage, and can even fix the appearance of misshapen teeth. To learn more, and to find out if you are a good candidate for veneers, you should speak with your dentist. (more…)
Quiz: Seeking Cavity Treatment From Your Dentist
So you think you have a cavity – what comes next? You will not be able to take care of it on your own, as your body is not capable of naturally reversing the spread of decay. The restorative dental work you need will depend on the cavity itself. When you go longer without treatment, the cavity has time to grow. If decay enters your pulp and infects the tooth’s living tissue, a root canal can be called for. However, if you treat a cavity quickly, you can ensure that a more conservative approach is all that is needed to bring you back to good oral health. (more…)
See “Inside Out” As Part Of Allen’s Dive-In Movie Series
On Friday, August 19, you and your family can come out to Allen’s Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium and see the Disney Pixar film Inside Out. The screening is part of Allen’s Dive-In Movie Series, where families can enjoy a film while floating comfortably in the pool. Concessions will be made available at the pool, and participants will be able to rent pool noodles and floating tubes. You can have a fun evening at the aquatic center, and enjoy a popular film while you are at it! Discounted tickets for kids are available. (more…)
Extra Cavity Protection Thanks To Dental Exams
What is your strategy for keeping your teeth free of cavities? Are you brushing regularly (and effectively)? Do you pay attention to your diet, and watch out for items that can be more harmful to teeth? Staying on top of your oral health needs makes it easier to keep your smile in good shape, but you should also take advantage of regular dental exams. A semiannual checkup with your dentist can benefit you by offering an expert cleaning, as well as a careful review of your oral health. (more…)
Putting A Stop To A Persistent Toothache
A persistent pain in your tooth is more than just irritating, it can be a warning that you have a real dental problem. That discomfort could stem from something (for example, tooth decay) that is affecting the nerves in your tooth. If this is the case, you may need a root canal treatment to make the discomfort stop, as well as to protect the tooth from more serious harm. Serious dental issues require dental treatment. A cavity will not go away on its own; an infection has to be completely removed by your dentist to save your tooth. (more…)
