Here are 6 steps to take care of your oral hygiene daily. The best method of cavity prevention are daily care.
Read MoreHow do you cope with stress…? Literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as you sleep.
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Dental Radiographs are commonly called x-rays. Dr. Machen uses radiographs for many reasons: to find hidden dental structures, malignant or benign masses, bone loss, and cavities. Usually x-rays are taken every 6mo-1 year at the Dr’s discretion.
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Great oral health stems from a great oral health education. If you know how often you should brush and floss, you’ll have better expectations for your teeth. Read through these quick oral hygiene guidelines.
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Routine dental exams every six months are important for your dental health, to keep your smile healthy and bright. In a routine dental exam, our Idaho Falls dentist and dental hygienists will inspect the overall health of your teeth, gums, and mouth. As part of the routine dental exam, we will consult with you on any recommended preventative or restorative treatments needed.
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The other part of deep cleaning is root planing. Our gentle dental hygienist will use a scaling instrument to remove plaque and tartar from all surfaces of the tooth, including the root, and then smooth the root surface to collect less tartar. A scaling and root planing procedure usually requires a minimum of two visits as an appointment. A follow-up visit will be necessary to check to see your gums and teeth are getting healthier, and there is no pocket depth.
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Teeth cleanings are essential not just for clean teeth, but a healthy mind and body as well. In a routine dental visit, there’s lots that people don’t know about. Here’s what you should know and what you should expect out of your next teeth cleaning.
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There are two ways to treat periodontal disease- nonsurgical and surgical. Surgical procedures are done when the disease process has further advanced to need a periodontal specialist. Generally, these periodontal specialists are referred by the general dentist. Regular home care by the patient, in addition to professional removal of subgingival plaque, is generally very effective in controlling most inflammatory periodontal diseases.
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