Knowing How to Properly Deal with Anxiety When Visiting the Dentist
Blog Highlight: People can get overly nervous during their visit to the dental clinic Telling your dentist about your anxiety problems can help you get treatments that are adjusted to meet your needs Scheduling your appointment at the right time can have a huge impact on your comfort level during your dental checkup Listening to […]
Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking I recently saw a 4 year-old child in my office whose mother was quite concerned about her child’s thumb sucking habit. Many parents might have similar concerns, so I wanted to share some information about the habit and how to help break it when the time is right. Thumb sucking is […]
Guidelines to Observe after Cancer Treatment
Blog Highlights: Patients who have undergone cancer treatments are still required to go through continued dental checkups Smoking is a very bad habit to continue after getting cancer treatments and it can cause further damage to your dental health A well-balanced diet that fits the demographics and need of the patients must be given, the […]
Guidelines to Implement During Cancer Treatment
Blog Highlights: Patients receiving cancer treatments are at risk of developing mild to severe dental problems Chemotherapy can cause mouth sores, and severe cases of mouth sores can force your oncologist to delay your cancer treatments Cancer treatments can damage the salivary gland causing mouth dryness Cancer treatments can cause sensitivity to develop; its effect […]
Guidelines to follow Prior to Cancer Treatment
Blog Highlights: Chemotherapy can decrease saliva production, which is why making sure that your dental health is in top condition before getting treatments is very important Dentists can evaluate the condition of your dental health and give you information on what treatments you need before therapy Eating the right natural foods is necessary to support […]
Overview of the Effects of Cancer Treatments on Dental Health
Blog Highlights: One third of all cancer patients end up with dental problems, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research says Cancer Treatments have been found to have a significant impact on dental health A three-step dental plan can be used so cancer patients can care for their dental health properly. Cancer has a […]
Gum Disease Linked to Breast Cancer
I’ve written several times about gum disease in this blog. I’m almost scared to read any more articles about periodontal problems because it’s really starting to seem like the condition is related to . . . well . . . almost everything bad in the universe. I’ve commented on gum disease’s associations with diabetes, stroke, […]
Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Your Teeth
Whether you’re in charge of your own dental care, or if you frequently visit our Provo dentists – you’ll undoubtedly want to better understand just how much of an impact particular toothpastes can make on your teeth and gums. With so many different types of toothpaste to choose from, half the battle relates to picking […]
