Q. What age should I bring my child for his or her first visit?
A. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children first see a dentist as early as six-months-old and no later than one-year-old.
Q. How long and how often should I brush
A. Brush for at least 2 minutes and at least twice per day
Q. How often should I change my toothbrush?
A. Every 3 months. Another easy way to remember is to change your brush when the seasons change.
Q. What toothbrush do you most highly recommend?
A. Philips Sonicare has several models and is the doctor's most highly recommended brush. If not using an electric brush, select a soft bristle brush for a thorough and gentle cleaning.
Q. What is the best way to care for my crowns, bridges, and implants?
A. Good oral hygiene is key to caring for your dental work. Along with proper brushing and flossing, the use of a waterpik also enhances cleaning around and under the gumline where plaque and tartar accumulate most. Routine professional cleanings and examinations are also essential to providing longevity to your dental work.
Q. Do you offer emergency after hours care for your patients?
A. Yes, if you are a patient of record and experiencing a true dental emergency, please call our office phone for details about reaching our on-call staff.
A. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children first see a dentist as early as six-months-old and no later than one-year-old.
Q. How long and how often should I brush
A. Brush for at least 2 minutes and at least twice per day
Q. How often should I change my toothbrush?
A. Every 3 months. Another easy way to remember is to change your brush when the seasons change.
Q. What toothbrush do you most highly recommend?
A. Philips Sonicare has several models and is the doctor's most highly recommended brush. If not using an electric brush, select a soft bristle brush for a thorough and gentle cleaning.
Q. What is the best way to care for my crowns, bridges, and implants?
A. Good oral hygiene is key to caring for your dental work. Along with proper brushing and flossing, the use of a waterpik also enhances cleaning around and under the gumline where plaque and tartar accumulate most. Routine professional cleanings and examinations are also essential to providing longevity to your dental work.
Q. Do you offer emergency after hours care for your patients?
A. Yes, if you are a patient of record and experiencing a true dental emergency, please call our office phone for details about reaching our on-call staff.