Do you often feel discomfort in your teeth when you eat extremely hot or cold foods? If so, you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is common, and most people experience it at some point. However, if you experience issues with sensitivity regularly, your mouth is alerting you that something isn’t right with your oral health.
Did we recommend a dental treatment for you or a loved one during your last visit, but you have yet to schedule your appointment? Now that the holiday season is behind us and we are officially into the second month of the new year, now is the perfect time. We know that many of you have busy schedules. However, it is important to make your oral health a priority. Even if you aren’t in need of treatment at this time, it is important to know that delaying a necessary treatment can seriously impact the state of your oral health. Read on to learn more about the negative impact delaying treatment can have on your oral health.
At McMillan Family Dental, we encourage patients to visit our office for routine hygiene examinations. Not only are these appointments necessary to look for signs of tooth decay, but we also look for other common conditions that can be rather severe if not detected early and treated in a timely manner. One such condition is gum disease. Gum disease, also commonly known as periodontal disease, is a serious gum infection caused by bacterial growth along the gumline and around the base of the tooth. When gum disease is left untreated, it will continue to progress and can cause serious complications such as tooth loss and deterioration of the jawbone.
We are passionate about providing a dental experience that leaves patients pleased with their results as well as how they were treated while in our care. We offer dentistry that can make a difference in patients’ lives. We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a number of our patients to get their viewpoints on our staff and office. Click here to watch the short video and read more about our practice and how we can help you and your loved ones.
When was the last time you visited our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning appointment? If it has been some time or you can’t remember when your last visit was, you may be due for an appointment. We understand that life is busy. Now that it is the summer, you may be traveling or unable to schedule a visit at this time. We want to encourage our patients to make their oral health and their families’ oral health a priority. Failure to receive regular examinations and cleanings in our office can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Read on to learn more.
