Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean the hard to reach areas in your mouth – especially those molars you use to chew. Molars are rough, uneven and a favorite place for leftover food and cavity-causing bacteria to hide. There is another way to help prevent tooth decay with something called dental sealants. Dental sealants are a dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Here are 6 things you should know about dental sealants:
Most of us will be on vacation at some point during the summer. We’ll be away from our homes, our regular diet and our daily routines but it doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on your oral care routine. Just make sure you plan in advance and have all the oral care necessities packed and ready to go.
It’s hard to believe that summer is already upon us and we know it sure gets hot around the Northern Virginia area. This summer, while it’s important to stay hydrated, think carefully when you choose your summer beverage. We know it’s tempting to grab a cold, sweet iced drink but some drinks can increase your risk of tooth decay.
Do fears of needles keep you away from the dentist? If so, you’re not alone. As many as 40 million Americans refuse to go to the dentist because of a fear of needles.
Do you avoid going to your dental check-ups? Are you scared of what the Dr. Bakhtyari or your hygienist may uncover? Anxiety is a perfectly natural feeling and quite common when you're dealing with the unknown but that fact is a preventative dental plan helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and supports a healthy, confident, smile.
As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers! We have certianly seen our fair share of rain around Northern Virginia this season but on the bright side it also means that Mother’s Day is just around corner. It can often be challenging to come up with a special gift idea for mom. Not often though do people think about gifting a smile makeover but the truth is that everyone appreciates a brighter, whiter, more beautiful smile but it may not be something someone prioritizes for themself.
April is oral cancer awareness month and according to the American Dental Association, it’s estimated that approximately "49,750 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back of the tongue in 2017." Some of the top risk factors of oral cancer include gender, age, tobacco, alcohol, HPV virus, sunlight and diet.
Spring is finally here in Northern Virginia and it’s a time of new beginnings and transformation from old to new. If you’re inspired by the season to have a change, then custom veneers, as with most dental restorations, can dramatically reshape and transform your teeth and smile. In certain situations, porcelain veneers are a modern alternative to crowns and other dental restorations and help create a greater confidence in your smile and can help improve self-esteem.
At Premier Dental Care, in Herndon, Virginia, we are very pleased to offer our patients not only with the highest quality dental care but with preventative dentistry which we believe is essential to maintaining good overall health. We also understand that dental care may be a strain on an individual or family's finances.That is why we are proud to introduce The Smiles Club; an affordable way to ensure you do not miss out on quality dental care.
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