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A dental bone graft is a the surgical placement of bone material into the jaw to add volume and density where bone loss has occurred to accelerate healing before continuing with treatment . Bone loss is most often caused by tooth loss, infection, or gum disease. Bone grafts are very common and often required beforeContinue reading “What Is a Dental Bone Graft?”

A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating of resin material that is placed in the pits and fissures (or grooves) on the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent cavities. When do you place a sealant? Usually when someone is 6-12 years old. This is when the molars are newly erupted and hasn’t had theContinue reading “What Is A Dental Sealant?”

Periodontal charting (or gum measurements) are your dentist’s primary screening process for gum disease. This annual assessment allows your hygienist to check the gum tissue and bone levels around each tooth for inflammation (swelling) and infection . When done regularly, periodontal charting can catch gum disease early, allowing your dentist to be proactive about treatmentContinue reading “What Does My Hygienist Take Gum Measurements?”

A dental implant is a stable and secure tooth replacement option. According to the American Dental Association, Implants are posts that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. What are Implants made of? Implants are made out of titanium (a very strong, lightweightContinue reading “What Is A Dental Implant?”

There are two main reasons to be looking to using a mouth wash: preventing cavities or reducing inflammation to control gum disease. Preventing Cavities : If you’re looking to decrease your chance of forming cavities, adding a mouth wash to your routine is a super easy step to take to increase your protection! The fluorideContinue reading “Which Mouthwash Should I be Using?”

When if comes to picking out the right floss, the amount of options can be overwhelming. The American Academy of Periodontology’s research found that using traditional waxed floss is the way to go when you’re maintaining a healthy smile! If using traditional floss is a struggle or if you’re working on controlling periodontal disease, comeContinue reading “What Floss Should I Be Using?”

Our next flossing tip from the American Academy of Periodontology is to step out of your normal routine and try flossing before you brush! Flossing before you brush will dislodge plaque from your teeth allowing your toothbrush to remove it more effectively! 11 May 2021

Flossing is a key factor in maintaining your gingival health! Check out these tips from the American Academy of Periodontology to make sure your flossing correctly: Wrap about 18 inches of floss around both of your middle fingers Tightly hold the floss with your thumbs and forefingers Curve the floss into a “C” shape aroundContinue reading “Are You Flossing Correctly?”

Typically, when a parent brings a young child to the dentist, the last discussion they’re expecting to have is one centered on braces and orthodontic appliances. Yet, even at ages three and four, a talk about braces, sagittal expanders, and retainers can indeed be front and center when a child is diagnosed with a crossbite.Continue reading “What You Need To Know About Crossbites”

  1. We are highly educated. Dental hygienists have varying degrees of higher education, ranging from an associates degree to a masters degree. Associates degrees often take 3 to 4 years to obtain while schooling through summer breaks! No matter our degree level, we all must pass the same board exams to prove our competency levelContinue reading “10 things you probably don’t know about your dental hygienist”