Frequently
Asked Questions
Here are some
of the questions we hear most often.
What
is oral cancer?
I
am always worried that I might have bad
breath, what can I do about
it?
Is
there anything you can do to help me / my
spouse stop snoring?
Is
tongue piercing
safe?
My
parents are
aging and I am concerned about
their oral health. Is there anything I should
watch for?
I've
never liked the idea of wearing dentures.
Is there an alternative?
I
have a fear of going to the dentist. A friend
of mine told me about sedation
dentistry and thought it might
help overcome my fear. Does this procedure
help people like me?
I
have been experiencing increased sensitivity
throughout my mouth and my wife thought it
might be linked to the acidity
in the lemons I put in my water. Is there
any truth to this?
How
can I improve my self-image?
I
want to improve
my smile, but I don't know
where to start or what my options are.
Sometimes
my teeth hurt
when I eat hot, cold and sweet foods. What
can I do to prevent this from happening?
How
often should I see the dentist?
How
long do fillings last?
My
gums bleed
when I brush or floss, Is this normal?
What
are dental sealants?
How
do I know if I have Periodontal
Disease?
I
am terrified
of the dentist, what can I
do?
What
can I do to improve the appearance of yellow
teeth?
What
sort of mouth
guard would you suggest for
playing sports?
Knocked
out tooth?
What
can be done to make me less self-conscious
about my teeth?
Why
do I need a crown?
Should
I purchase the insurance
plan offered through the school
for dental purposes?
Are
the whitening
toothpastes on the market
safe to use, and do they work?
Why
do teeth that have crowns on them have a dark
line around the gums that make them look so
bad?
Would
it be better to just
pull my teeth and wear dentures?
What
can I do to cut down on the amount of sugar
our family eats?
When
I wake up I have pain
in my jaw and sometimes a
headache, what is this caused from?
I'm
concerned that my husband isn't getting the
care he needs.
What
is 'Managed
Dental Care' and how will
it effect me as a patient?
Does
it make a difference which toothpaste
I use?
With
Halloween
coming, how can I protect my kids teeth from
all the candy they are going to eat?
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