What Is Dental Plaque And Why Is It Harmful To Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

At Today’s Dental Comfort, our goal is to help our patients become educated about the best ways to improve their oral health. One way to help your oral health is to make sure you have a thorough oral hygiene routine. If you often feel your teeth seem fuzzy or slimy, there is a good chance you are not cleaning them properly. The fuzzy or slimy feeling you are experiencing is most likely plaque. Plaque is a sticky film that coats the teeth and is caused by bacteria from food and drink.

Avoid A Dental Emergency, Schedule Your Recommended Treatment Today!

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

At Today’s Dental Comfort, we carefully monitor our patient’s oral health from appointment to appointment and only recommend a dental treatment when we believe it is necessary. When we recommend a dental treatment, it is imperative that you schedule it as soon as possible. If you visit our office regularly, we are able to spot problem areas in the early stages, and when you get treatment quickly, we can fix the issue. When you do not get treatment in a timely manner, you are setting yourself up to experience problems.

Is It Possible To Be Too Old To Get A Nicer Smile?

Orthodontics, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

Would you love to straighten your teeth but have been hesitant to move forward with treatment because of your age? There is no better time than today to start the process of improving your smile. Many adults have benefited from receiving orthodontic treatment. Not only can orthodontic treatment improve the appearance of your teeth, but it can improve their function as well. Read on to learn more.

Learn More About The Kleer Membership Plan

Our Office, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

Do you avoid visiting our office due to a lack of dental insurance and the fear of out-of-pocket costs? Are you looking to make your dental care more affordable? We never want concerns about dental insurance or worries over treatment costs to be a reason that you do not visit our office. Missing routine dental examinations and cleanings can lead to numerous issues with your oral and overall health. This is the reason we are proud to offer our patients a Kleer membership plan. This program makes dental healthcare in our office affordable and convenient for patients who are without dental insurance.

Is Your Stress Level Damaging Your Teeth?

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

There are many aspects of daily life that can be stressful. As children, we can’t wait to become adults and enjoy the freedoms we believe come with adulthood, such as no bedtime and the ability to eat whatever we want and play endless video games. Then, we grow up, and realize the sad truth, that being an adult means having way more responsibilities than we could have imagined. Jobs, finances, medical issues, family matters, and more increase daily stress. High stress can not only damage your overall health but your oral health as well. When you visit us for a routine hygiene examination, we can often tell your stress level by what we see in your mouth. Here are some ways stress may be harming your teeth and mouth:

Spring Cleaning For Your Smile

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

When was the last time you visited our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months since we’ve seen you and your family, now is the perfect time to schedule your next visit. Since we are still in the heart of spring, and many people are cleaning out their homes and preparing their yards for the summertime, we think it’s the perfect time to deep clean your mouth. Read on to learn more about the importance of maintaining routine examinations.

Seal Away The Decay!

Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Patient Education, Today's Dental Comfort

When patients visit our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning, one of their biggest concerns is if there is any sign of decay. Unfortunately, decay is a common problem, especially in children who have a difficult time properly brushing the rear molars. Thankfully, we offer a popular and common treatment that can help prevent cavities and decay in our youngest to oldest patients. Read on to learn more about this helpful and quick treatment.

Importance of Restoring Oral Health

Patient Education, Restorative Dentistry, Today's Dental Comfort

Dealing with frequent dental discomfort, recurring dental decay, or missing teeth can be devastating and really affect your quality of life. These issues can all lead to problems with eating food, speaking correctly, and feeling confident about your smile. For patients dealing with these issues, we are happy to provide a number of restorative dental treatments.

We Can Save Your Teeth!

Patient Education, Restorative Dentistry, Today's Dental Comfort

One of our main goals is to do everything we can to save your natural teeth. This is one of the reasons we stress the importance of scheduling any needed treatments as soon as possible. When you do not care for your teeth properly or avoid treatment, it can lead to serious oral health complications and the need for tooth extraction, but we are hopeful we can restore the tooth with a root canal before we have to resort to that. Read on to learn more about this treatment and to understand why it’s not as bad as you might imagine.

3 Bad Oral Health Habits That Can Harm Your Child’s Teeth

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Pediatric Dentistry, Today's Dental Comfort

At Today’s Dental Comfort, we want the best oral health for all of our patients, young and old. This is one of the reasons we stress routine oral hygiene appointments. However, most of the responsibility for your oral care falls on your shoulders. We know that our adult patients are able to care for their teeth on their own, but children need assistance in caring for their teeth at home. There are some habits that can negatively affect your children’s teeth and can impact the future of their oral health.