What does a nightguard do for me?

 What does a nightguard do for me?

*Get a good night's sleep.

*Get rid of headaches.

*Get rid of jaw pain.

*Keeps me from damaging my teeth, crowns, dentures etc.

How do I know I need a nightguard?

   How do I know I need a nightguard? 

* You need a nightguard if you wake up with jaw pain.

*If you are chipping your teeth /crowns.

*If you are grinding or wearing away your teeth.

Philips Sonicare™

Is a Philips Sonicare™ a substitute for flossing?

-A floss cleans in between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach.

missing teeth

 If your bite is off or you are missing a tooth, your jaw muscles have to work harder to bring your teeth together, causing muscle strain and headaches.

tension headache

Did you know 80% of all headaches are due to muscle tension.  A bad bite is a leading cause of a tension headache.  Dental signs of a tension headache are sore jaw muscles, teeth grinding, clicking, popping jaw joints. AACP

2016 Insurance Benefits

If you don’t use your insurance  or flex benefits  by the end of 2016 you lose it. So if you have any dental work you’ve put off, call us today so we can get you scheduled and you can take advantage of those benefits/ tax-free dollars you’ve set aside for your health.

Soda and your teeth

Do you like drinking Soda? Here are some tips to help you prevent damage to your teeth if you cant stop your soda addiction. 

• Try different drinks: try beverages containing less sugar such as water, milk and 100 percent fruit juice.
• Rinse with water: After drinking soda , rinse your mouth with water to remove vestiges of the drink that can prolong exposure of tooth enamel to acids.
• Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse: Fluoride reduces cavities and strengthens tooth enamel, so brush with a fluoride-containing toothpaste such as Colgate® Total®. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash also can help. 
• Get professionally applied fluoride treatment: Your dental hygienist can apply fluoride in the form of a foam, gel or rinse.

Soft drinks are hard on your teeth. By reducing the amount you drink, practicing good oral hygiene, and seeking help from your dentist and hygienist, you can counteract their effect and enjoy better oral health.

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