By Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dentist , Dental Clinic
Everyone needs dental work at a point in their lives. However, not everyone would like to pay for dental insurance. Before visiting a dentist, it’s important to understand the typical average cost for some of the most common dental procedures, particularly if you are not covered by dental insurance. Below is a general view of […]
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Is it time for your six-month dental checkup? If you’ve been keeping regularly scheduled appointments you will know to expect to have your teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist before you see the dentist. She will scrape off any tartar that has hardened to your teeth, check for early signs of gum disease or white […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
There are certain factors that put some of us at higher risk for gum disease than the average dental patient. Improper or a lack of good oral health habits, excessive stress and dental work that is in need of repair are three of those factors. Heredity, medical conditions, and nutrition also figure into the equation. […]
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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 […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
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 […]
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