By Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
Your permanent teeth are meant to last throughout your lifetime but with one stipulation – you have to take care of them. Your risks will change through the stages of your life, children are more susceptible to tooth decay but adults are at higher risk for gum disease. No matter how old you are, however, […]
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A typical professional dental cleaning is done to remove any plaque that you may have missed by brushing and flossing as part of your home care routine. The procedure is directed to the surface and between the teeth above the gum line. The patient leaves the hygienist’s chair with clean, freshly polished teeth and the […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
No matter how many bells and whistles your toothbrush has, no matter how dedicated you are to brushing and flossing every day, nothing can take the place of professional teeth cleaning done by a licensed and experienced dental hygienist. As careful and as committed as you are you won’t be able to avoid some amount […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
Women seem to have the advantage over men when it comes to their odds of having good oral health. Studies have shown that women are more apt to schedule, keep and follow up on regularly scheduled appointments with their dentist and oral hygienist. Having a checkup once every six months is a good thing but […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
Your tooth enamel is the strongest tissue in your body. Its purpose is to protect the more delicate under layers of your teeth from disease causing bacteria. It also provides a buffer zone for extreme sensations of hot and cold. If your tooth enamel is weakened in any way your teeth will be more vulnerable […]
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