Now that the holidays are officially around the corner, you’ve probably started drinking all of your favorite seasonal beverages. Whether it’s pumpkin spice lattes, peppermint mochas, or hot chocolate, these especially hot or cold drinks may cause you some discomfort. If your teeth feel sensitive or painful when consuming these beverages, other hot or cold foods, or even during extra cold weather, your dentist can help! Keep reading to learn some of the common causes of teeth sensitivity in Springfield and how it’s treated.
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What’s Making My Teeth Feel So Sensitive?
November 10, 2019
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Do You Have Good Oral Health? Check Your Tongue!
September 13, 2019
Are you wondering about your oral health? You can look at your teeth, gums, and other parts of your mouth, but you may get some real answers by examining your tongue. A healthy tongue is pink, covered with small papillae (little bumps you can see on the surface). You can tell a lot about the condition of your mouth just by sticking it out and looking in the mirror. Different symptoms signal different problems, which is why your dentist in Springfield, MO wants you to know about common warning signs that can show up on your tongue.
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A Dentist in Springfield Discusses Bad Breath
January 20, 2019
Name one thing that’s worse than someone telling you that you have bad breath? Someone not telling you! If you don’t know, then you may think that your breath is fine and, therefore, not do anything about that offensive odor. And there are definitely steps you can take to eliminate bad breath, also called halitosis. A dentist in Springfield can help you win the battle against bad breath. Read on to find out what might be causing your bad breath and what you can do.
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A Dentist in Springfield Discusses Dental Insurance
December 14, 2018
Let’s see—Christmas lights are up, the stores are loaded with gifts and you have a to-do list that is a mile long. All of this must mean that the end of the years is just around the corner. How did December get here so quickly? A dentist in Springfield cannot answer that question. But if you’d like to maximize your dental insurance benefits, here’s the answer: schedule an appointment for the preventive or restorative dentistry you or a family member needs! If your dental insurance runs on a calendar year, read on to find out why now is the time to use dental insurance benefits.
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A Cosmetic Dentist in Springfield Discusses Teeth Whitening’s Side Effects
June 13, 2018
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s third law may not only apply to physics. Some people find that having their teeth whitened results is side effects. Many can be avoided if you elect to have your teeth whitened with a cosmetic dentist in Springfield. Read on to learn more about teeth whitening, the side effects and the services your dentist offers.
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Tooth Brushing & Flossing Tips to Keep Your Family Smiling
June 4, 2018
Most people take their daily tooth brushing and flossing routines for granted. If you’ve been brushing and flossing the same way since you were a toddler, it may be time to take a few minutes to brush up on some of the basics of maintaining your optimal oral health. Visiting a family dentistry team twice a year for dental exams and cleanings is essential, but the other 363 days of the year, oral hygiene is up to you. In this post, we’ll walk through some tips to help you make the most of your at-home hygiene routine.
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5 Tips to Keep Kids’ Smiles Healthy this Summer
Summertime is great for kids, but it can be a real struggle for parents. Keeping up with our children all day, planning activities, searching for caregivers, and other issues arise over the summer. Another thing to keep in mind to ensure your kids have a healthy and safe summer is oral health. In this post, we’ll talk about some of the things you should keep in mind to help kids maintain their optimal level of oral health all summer long.
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Get Teeth Whitening in Springfield Before the Wedding Bells Ring!
April 25, 2018
It’s almost the end of April, which means that June is just around the corner. If you’re a bride or groom with a wedding date just a few weeks away, then now is the time to schedule teeth whitening in Springfield. With either in-office or at-home teeth whitening, you can be sure your smile will look great in all of those photographs on your big day!
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Your Family Dentist in Springfield Discusses Dental Sealants
March 13, 2018
The battle against tooth decay is a constant and challenging one for children. Constant because there are always bacteria in the mouth just waiting to erode tooth enamel and start a cavity; challenging because little ones may not have the patience or dexterity to brush and floss well. Fortunately, your family dentist in Springfield can help. We apply dental sealants to children’s bicuspids and molars to effectively block nasty bacteria from reaching the biting surfaces of teeth.
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7 Reasons to Get Whitening in Springfield
February 14, 2018
Raise your hand if your smile is naturally perfect! There really aren’t many people who can make that claim. Fortunately, your cosmetic dentist in Springfield has a few methods to help you improve the appearance of your smile. One of the most popular is teeth whitening. You can choose to whiten in an hour with an in-office treatment or over the course of a couple of weeks with a take-home kit. Either way, the results are spectacular. Read on to learn about 7 of the top reasons why people choose teeth whitening in Springfield.
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