Oral Health Month
June is Oral Health Month! This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines. By emphasizing the significance of oral health, this month-long campaign encourages people to make positive changes in their dental routines and maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime. The consequences of minimal oral health care and a lack of routine dentistry can lead to declining oral health with problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. So be sure to schedule your cleanings every six months to maintain good oral health.
Comprehensive is Good!
Lately we’ve been hearing from our new patients that they’ve never had such a thorough first visit with a dentist before. We love hearing that! Here is what you can expect at a new patient appointment (not an emergency visit) in our office- a comprehensive clinical exam, charting of each tooth and existing restorations, review of medical and dental history, blood pressure screening, periodontal charting (checking for gum disease), intraoral photos of your teeth, a 3-D scan of your mouth, oral cancer exam and in some cases, a cleaning at the same visit.
School’s Out for the Summer!
You’ve heard of Spring Cleaning and Fall Cleaning… but Summertime is when the kids are home from school and college – so let’s get them in and get their teeth cleaned before they go back! This holds true for kids of all ages – summertime is usually easier for parents to schedule dental appointments – no sports or afterschool activities to interfere. So call us at (908) 852-8858 today to schedule.
Knowing your Medications…
When you come in for your hygiene and restorative visits, we always update your medical history. Included in this update are your current medications. Please make sure you write down all the medications you take and bring the information with you. It’s important that we know exactly what you are taking because medication can affect your dental health, and dental anesthetics may interact with certain medications!
Dental Fun Fact
Remains from early pre-humans and Native Americans revealed traces of floss-like materials wedged between their teeth.
