Working With My Dentist
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Working With My Dentist

A few years ago, I realized that I was thinking about dental care all wrong. Instead of listening carefully to my dentist and making the necessary changes, I assumed that he was ultimately responsible for making sure that my teeth stayed healthy. Unfortunately, I developed a few serious cavities because I failed to properly brush and floss my teeth, and I knew that it was my fault. I decided to start taking notes at my dental checkups and carefully abiding by the dentist's orders. The difference was almost miraculous. This blog is all about working with your dentist to improve your result.

Working With My Dentist

  • Why Do You Need To Complete A Medical History Form At The Dentist's Office?

    16 December 2015

    To some patients, having to complete a medical history form at the dental clinic may seem a bit invasive. Yet it's important for this practitioner to know about current and previous health problems, since some of them may have relevancy for your dental care. Dentists also need to know about any medications you currently take.  Aspects About Which Your Dentist Needs Information Health Problems You may not be aware of the effects a health disorder or procedure could potentially have on your teeth, gums and other oral structures.

  • 5 Tips For Training Your Toddler To Open For The Dentist

    16 December 2015

    TheAmerican Dental Association suggests that a child visit the dentist within six months of the eruption of their first tooth and no later than their first birthday. Generally, this first visit is meant to be an educational visit for the parents and a way to get children comfortable visiting a dentist from a young age. While the first visit may not be a problem, you may find that as your toddler gets slightly older, they may become more willful and refuse to open their mouth to allow their dentist to check their teeth.

  • Two Common Dental Problems With Hypothyroidism & How To Treat Them

    14 December 2015

    Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that causes problems throughout the body, including in the oral cavity. If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it's important that you understand the effects this medical condition has on your teeth and what types of dental treatments are available to you. Here's what you need to know.  Hypothyroidism means your thyroid doesn't produce enough of the hormones that your body needs. Your thyroid is what controls your metabolism, which is also how your body uses food and nutrients.

  • 5 Ways App Downloads Can Assist Your Progress With Clear Braces

    14 December 2015

    Braces have been around for many decades, but technology has dramatically improved the way they form and help transform your smile. At the dentist office, digital x-rays and equipment can give you form fitting clear braces and retainers. At home, technology can also be used to guide you through the whole process. Getting braces brings on a lot of changes in your life and you can go through the journey a lot easier with the assistance of app downloads.

  • 4 Things Lupus Sufferers Need To Know About Candidiasis

    12 December 2015

    You're probably already aware of the many complications that lupus can cause throughout your body, but you may not know that the medications you take to control it can also cause issues. Lupus medications may lead to oral health complications like candidiasis, also called oral thrush or an oral yeast infection. Here are four things lupus sufferers need to know about candidiasis. How does lupus cause candidiasis? Lupus on its own isn't responsible for causing candidiasis; the problem is the medications that are often used to treat lupus.