When life gets busy or money gets tight, it is easy to put off dental hygiene appointments. Many patients view these appointments as “just a cleaning.” Conversely, your appointment with your dental hygienist is much more than that! A dental hygienist’s role involves more than just cleaning teeth. Your cleaning appointment is really an oral…
Are you afraid to go to the dentist? Does the thought of seeing the dentist give you anxiety? If so, you are not alone. Anywhere from 10-20% of Americans avoid dental appointments due to fear and/or anxiety. That means roughly 30-40 million Americans do not go to the dentist due to fear and anxiety. That’s…
It’s hard to believe the end of another year is quickly approaching. For those with dental insurance, it is time to renew or change plans. It is also important to think about remaining benefits for the year. There are many reasons why patients should take advantage of remaining dental benefits. Let’s look at a few.…
Getting children to brush their teeth can be a daily struggle. However, there are some tricks and tips that make the process easier. Get a fun toothbrush Let your child pick out the toothbrush they will use. This helps them feel involved and also gets them excited. There are so many toothbrushes with characters and/or…
Adams and Cheek Dentistry is fortunate to have an amazing staff who works together to make this practice all that it is. We want to take some time to highlight each of our wonderful team members and let our patients know a little more about them than they may already know! This month, we shine…
Unfortunately, eating disorders affect people of all ages. What many may not realize is that bulimia and anorexia have a negative effect on oral health. Let’s look at some eating disorders and the oral implications they have. Eating Disorders Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Anorexia Nervosa…
Importance of dental x-rays Dental x-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. Without x-rays, cavities may go undetected to the point that teeth may require root canal therapy or even extraction. Undetected periodontal disease may lead to the need for extractions…
Has your dentist recommended sealants for yourself or your child? Are you unsure what sealants are or how the sealant process works? Let’s define sealants and see how they help prevent tooth decay. What is a dental sealant? A dental sealant is a thin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth to fill…
The use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, is referred to as vaping. Vaping is becoming an increased way to consume tobacco. Over the past five years, teenage tobacco use had been decreasing. Unfortunately, e-cigarette marketing used to target teenagers has caused the smoking trend to reverse, and is increasing again. This is posing a tremendous…
Adams and Cheek Dentistry is fortunate to have an amazing staff who works together to make this practice all that it is. We want to take some time to highlight each of our wonderful team members and let our patients know a little more about them than they may already know! This month, we shine…