Tag: dental care
Do You Need a Dentist and an Oral Surgeon?
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DENTISTS AND ORAL SURGEONS AND WHY YOU MAY NEED BOTH Many of our patients have asked us about receiving oral surgery. While Dr. Bonaventure does conduct several oral surgery procedures, including emergency dental work, he does not consider himself an oral surgeon.
The Benefits of Routine Tooth Brushing
ROUTINE TOOTH BRUSHING CAN RESULT IN A HEALTHIER SMILE AND A HEALTHIER YOU You are on your way to your scheduled dentist appointment, and you start to think back to the last time you went in for a cleaning. Once you’re there, it seems that everyone on the dental staff asks about your tooth-brushing routine. […]
The Effects of Soda on Your Child’s Teeth
SODA HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON YOUR CHILD’S TEETH AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE Who doesn’t love an ice-cold, refreshing soda on a hot summer day? Not only are sodas the perfect pick-me-up at lunch, they are also the ultimate companion to an order of hot, salty fries. What could possibly be the drawback to […]
Foods to Avoid After You Have a Cavity Filled
CONSIDER THESE FACTORS BEFORE EATING AFTER A CAVITY FILLING AND FILL UP YOUR STOMACH SAFELY Maybe you scheduled your dentist appointment right around lunchtime, and you’re starting to regret skipping lunch before you headed to the dentist office. As the dentist cleans your teeth and fills your cavity, the only thing on your mind is […]
Choose the Best Mouthwash for You
SWISH AND SPIT THE BEST MOUTHWASH FOR YOU AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH HEALTHY AND CLEAN There are hundreds of different types of mouthwashes out there on the market, all claiming to do different things. Whether your teeth need whitening or need protection from tooth decay there is a mouthwash that says it can help. Mouthwash […]
Crown Your Teeth to Shine like Royalty with Dental Crowns
DENTAL CROWNS HELP KEEP YOUR SMILE HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL Our teeth experience a lot of wear and tear throughout our lives. Think of all the work your mouth does on a daily basis. From chewing ice and grinding your teeth to eating an apple and forgetting to brush, your pearly whites can be harmed from […]