If you are a parent to a young child, you may have some questions about their oral health. When should you first take them to the dentist? How do you teach them to brush? Here is some information to help! Start by taking care of baby’s gums Even before your baby has teeth coming in, […]
Read More »Many dental appliances look (and feel) a bit like some kind of torture device, with ugly, unnatural looking wires and metal. However, those types of appliances are in the past. Dentistry has come a long way, and if you need partial dentures, there is a comfortable, natural looking option available to you – no-wire partial […]
Read More »You’ve got work and family obligations, plus a “to-do” list that seems to grow by the minute. Replacing that lost tooth may be the last thing on your mind, especially if it has been missing for years. After all, what can it really hurt to have a missing tooth, and why go through the hassle […]
Read More »You may think this is a trick question – you are supposed to brush after every meal, right? However, as we all know, sometimes this isn’t as easy as it sounds. For many of us, it just isn’t feasible to brush our teeth throughout the day. Perhaps the better rule is to brush your teeth […]
Read More »You know you can depend on Soft Touch Dentistry to help the entire family to have healthy smiles. But did you know that the staff at Soft Touch Dentistry also wants to make sure you sleep soundly, too? Sleep apnea can be a serious condition, but your dentist can help! What is sleep apnea? Patients […]
Read More »Have you noticed lately that your gums are receding, or has your dentist pointed it out to you? If you are someone who works hard to have good oral health, it can be a bit worrisome. But is it something you should worry about? Read on for some information about gum recession, why it happens, […]
Read More »The weather is finally warming up, and pretty soon your kids will be able to spend some time outside playing their favorite sports! However, no matter how “low contact” your child’s sport may be, there is always a risk of injury when a bunch of kids are all running around in a tight group. Read […]
Read More »Do you often have headaches? Have you noticed pain in your jaw? You may have TMJ, which can be caused by bruxism and can result in a variety of problems. Here is some more information about TMJ and what you can do about it. The temporomandibular joint This joint, also known as the “TMJ,” is […]
Read More »If you often have problems with your teeth – perhaps your dentist says they aren’t getting clean enough with your home care routine – you may be considering getting a Waterpik to use instead of your regular floss. Which one should you be using? Here is some information about using the Waterpik versus old-fashioned floss. […]
Read More »Dentistry is changing and advancing all the time, and although you probably don’t think about it much, you will be happy to know that the changes are directed at making procedures more pleasant and more effective for patients like you! Here is some more information on laser dentistry, one of the latest advances used at […]
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