Our mouths and tongues are full of nerve endings, and they often sense even tiny changes in our mouths. For children, that may be a wiggly tooth, or the sensitive area when a new tooth is coming in. By the age of 20, most people have attained their full set of teeth, and new lumps, bumps or… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Dental Implant Wearers: 3 Reasons To Drink More Water This Summer
While we always encourage you to ensure you’re getting enough water, summertime is the right time to focus on increasing your hydration if you’re not already drinking in your 64 ounces a day! Never really understood why this whole hydration thing is so important and you really aren’t certain about how it might impact your… Read more »
Summertime Questions: How’s Your Planning Going?
We know that you probably have the best of intentions as summer approaches. However, once the warm, long days show up, it’s often difficult to make good on those little chores that seemed so easy to accomplish when we were still experiencing sweater weather. While we appreciate the fact that heading to the beach, splashing… Read more »
Nitrous Oxide: Why It Might Be Right For You
Are you dealing with butterflies in the stomach, jitters, or some general (and very unpleasant) anxiety when it comes to approaching your oral surgery visits? If so, let us begin by telling you that we completely understand how you’re feeling. We appreciate your decision to protect your oral health even though your emotions may be… Read more »
World No Tobacco Day: What It Means To You
As we head further into spring, did you know that World No Tobacco Day is right around the corner? Whether you use tobacco or not, this day (on May 17th, 2017) is a time to recognize the impact that tobacco can have on your life, the lives of those around you, and very importantly: On… Read more »
Oral Health Protection: All About Lists
When you’re doing your best to protect your oral health, it’s easy to start feeling a bit inundated with details and things to remember (all while focusing on the millions of other daily tasks life requires of you). In order to ensure you can address your smile needs with ease, we suggest you consider getting… Read more »
2 Important Reasons To Brush And Floss
When asked about the foundation of a healthy smile, you probably answer on autopilot with something regarding the importance of brushing and flossing. Fortunately, you are right on track! However, if pressed a bit further, do you think you can explain the significance of your dental hygiene as it applies to your oral health on… Read more »
Do I Really Need X-Rays?
Sometimes (in many instances), we will need to take X-rays of your oral structures. You might ask yourself why this is necessary, what it allows us to do, and why we can’t just look closely at what we can see with our eyes alone and go from there. To help you feel more confident about… Read more »
Oral Surgery Post-Op Meds: Things To Consider
After you undergo oral surgery, you (like many patients) may return home with a prescription for strong pain reliever that are specifically suggested for patients who have received treatments like jaw surgery. This is, of course, something that gives you the security you need, knowing you will be able to remain completely comfortable following your surgery…. Read more »
How to Relax During Visits
We know that for many of our patients, certain dental visits can feel more stressful than others. In some instances, just coming in for a consultation can result in heightened nervousness. Whether you end up with butterflies in your stomach for particular treatments or if dental anxiety is a consistent part of your life, we… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).