When you are between appointments at our office, it is important to be mindful of your oral health. Be sure to visually inspect your teeth and gums for a sign or problem. A dental emergency or issue is never fun, but thankfully, our teeth often give a warning sign that there is a problem that needs to be checked in our office. These are some signs to be mindful of:
Do you find yourself obsessively trying to mask the smell of your breath by chewing gum or sucking on a breath mint? We have all experienced bad breath at some point in our lives. It usually occurs after eating and drinking certain foods, such as garlic and coffee. However, if you find that you are noticing regular bad breath you may be experiencing a complication with your oral health. Read on to learn what may be causing your breath issues.
After living through a pandemic, we can probably all agree we know more about illnesses and trying to prevent them than ever before. Unfortunately, no matter how hard we try to avoid an illness, our bodies are not indestructible, and sometimes we succumb and fall ill. You may be surprised to learn that there are certain precautions you need to take with your oral health during an illness to help prevent dental issues from developing.
Our goal is to provide you, our patient, with quality dental care so you can enjoy a healthy smile for years to come. We provide restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments to improve the function and aesthetics of your smile. One of the most important aspects of dentistry that we provide is preventative dental care. We want to improve the basics of dental care and the way our patients view their dental visits. Read on to learn more about the importance of preventative dental care and how it can affect your oral health.
Do you have a child or young person in your life who is due for their first dental visit? At Muse Dental Studio, we welcome children in the office so we can ensure they are practicing good dental hygiene and correct any dental issues while they are still young. You might be surprised to learn that, around their first birthday, your child is ready to visit the dentist for the first time. Even if your child is older than one and still has not had their first visit, that is no problem. Now is the perfect time to schedule their first visit!
With Valentine’s Day on the 14th, red is a popular color to see this month. If you notice that your gums are the same color as your red decorations or clothing, you may be experiencing a common issue with your oral health. February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. Gum disease is a serious gum infection accompanied by inflammation caused by bacterial growth along the gumline and around the base of the tooth. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications with your oral and overall health. Read on to learn more.
With the holidays right around the corner, many of our patients are busy dealing with shopping, family events, and preparing to spend time with loved ones. During this busy time of year, we want to encourage our patients to still be mindful of their oral health. It is easy to get wrapped up in the holiday festivities and not care for your teeth properly. Unfortunately, this can lead to issues in the new year with decay and other dental concerns.
At Muse Dental Studio, we stress the importance of maintaining proper oral health to our patients of all ages. If you have a child in your life, you know that it can be difficult at times to encourage them to have proper oral health habits. Those difficult times seem to grow exponentially when children turn into teenagers. Teenagers are trying to navigate their way into adulthood and don’t always want to take advice from their parents and elders. We want to help our teenage patients understand the harm they can cause their teeth when they are not cared for properly.
Do you know the strongest substance in your body? You may be surprised to learn that it is your tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel is even stronger than your bones and is designed to protect the inside of your tooth. It makes perfect sense when you think about it, since your teeth are used constantly every day to chew your food. Although your tooth enamel is strong, it is not indestructible and can be damaged more easily than you may think. Continue reading to learn what can damage your tooth enamel.
At Muse Dental Studio, we will do everything we can to save your natural tooth, but sometimes it is not possible. When a tooth is beyond repair, we will recommend a tooth extraction. An extraction is when the entire tooth structure, including the tooth root, needs to be removed. There can be a number of reasons we may recommend an extraction such as severe decay, gum disease or facial trauma. An extraction may also be necessary for a patient who is starting on a medical journey where optimal oral health is required, such as a stem cell replacement or transplant, organ transplant, or certain chemotherapy treatments. No matter the reason, we know that a tooth extraction can be upsetting. We will do everything we can to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed during the treatment.
