By 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 […]
Continue readingBy 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, […]
Continue readingBy Kendra L. Patterson, DMD | Dental Clinic , Dentist
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 […]
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