By Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
With all that we have to do every day, it’s no wonder that so many of us need reminders about even the simplest and most important things, like taking care of our teeth. The technology of online calendars, cell phone texts and messaging services all help in reminding us about work and social dates. They […]
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Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of which are harmless, some even beneficial but other forms of bacteria when mixed with sugar or acids will turn into a sticky material known as plaque. We can’t avoid the production of plaque but we can keep it from building up and hardening into tartar which can […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
What have you come to expect from your dental appointments? Are you pleased with the way you are welcomed by the office staff, do they always to have time to answer your questions and address your concerns? The environment of the outer office can set the mood for the entire dental experience. It should be […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
If you keep up with the recommended six month dental checkups chances are that if you do develop a cavity it will be detected early enough to be removed with a simple procedure. So yes, in most cases the damage done by tooth decay will be minimal. Your dentist can fill your tooth but you’re […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
It’s hard to know just what to select from the many items displayed in the dental product section of your pharmacy or general store. You will find everything from the mouthwashes that promise to promote healthy gum tissue to the toothpastes that claim to be formulated to whiten your teeth. So how are you to […]
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