How to remove Dental Plaque

What Is Dental Plaque?

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

At Integrity Dental, we want our patients to become educated about how to improve their oral health. The best way to improve your oral health is to have an excellent oral hygiene routine. Unfortunately, if you don’t clean your teeth correctly, you may develop plaque. If you have seen any commercials for dental health products, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, you may have heard the term dental plaque mentioned. Do you know what dental plaque is and why it is so harmful to your oral health? Plaque is a sticky film that coats the teeth and is caused by bacteria introduced into the mouth from food and drink.

Smile Makeover

Make Over Your Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Restorative Dentistry

Would you love to improve your smile? Are you constantly looking for ways to change your smile? Being unhappy with your teeth and smile can cause some individuals to become self-conscious. They may hide their smile or be uncomfortable when speaking closely with others. We can help improve the appearance of your smile or restore the function of your teeth. To achieve this, we may recommend a single treatment or a complete smile makeover. Read on to learn more about how we can improve your smile.

Stressed?

Lower Stress To Improve Oral Health Issues

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

Do you wake up in the morning feeling tension in your jaw and face? Or do you regularly experience dental discomfort but do not have dental decay? If so, you may be grinding your teeth. The correct term for teeth grinding and clenching is bruxism. Patients who experience bruxism have a greater chance of experiencing severe dental issues, such as cracks or breaks, due to the repeated pressure on the teeth. One major cause of bruxism is stress.

Is it time?

Is It Time To Schedule Your Next Dental Visit?

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

When was the last time you visited our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, you are due for a visit. One of the best aspects of summer is the relaxed schedule, making it the perfect time to visit our office. If you have been meaning to schedule your next visit but are always too busy, now is a great time to call our office, before the hustle and bustle of the fall begins. Once fall arrives, time will move quickly, and it will be the holiday season before you know it. The longer you go between appointments, the greater the chance you have of experiencing dental problems. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving routine dental care.

Helpful Tips for summer

Care For Your Teeth This Summer With These Helpful Tips

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

We are thrilled that summer is here! All of the children are out of school, the hot weather has arrived, and the schedules are lighter. We have loved hearing about all of your wonderful plans for this season. We want to remind you of the importance of continuing to care for your oral health. We would hate for you to have an amazing summer and start the fall with a dental emergency or oral health problem.

What is a dental bridge?

A Tooth Replacement Option You Should Know About

Cosmetic Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Restorative Dentistry

Have you experienced tooth loss and are struggling to choose a tooth replacement option because you are overwhelmed with your choices? Facing the emotions after tooth loss can be difficult enough for some patients, and we never want anyone to feel overwhelmed when choosing a tooth replacement option. We are here to help support your needs and inform you about each method and which option we would recommend. Our goal is to have our patients understand the various tooth replacement options and make an educated choice. Even if this does not apply to you now, there is a good chance your loved one may be in this situation soon. We want to take a few moments to explain more about dental bridges. You may have heard the term before, but do you know what this procedure is and what it does for your oral health? Continue reading to learn more.

Beverages and Oral Health

Are Your Beverage Choices Harming Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

With summer right around the corner, we know that many of our patients are going to be attending parties, BBQ, and may be traveling as well. Attending a special event or a trip is a time to indulge in foods and drinks that may be harmful for your oral health. You may be familiar with foods that are not good for your oral health, but did you know there are many beverages that are harmful as well? Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, lemonade, and fruit punch flow in abundance during the summer months. It is important to remember that it is wise to consume these types of beverages in moderation.

Invisalign and your oral health

Orthodontics For Better Oral Health?

Integrity Dental, Invisalign, Orthodontics

Do you suffer from recurring dental decay and have had numerous dental treatments? There are many people who deal with recurring dental decay due to a number of issues. While some people experience these problems because they are negligent with their oral health, for others it may be because of the placement of their teeth. Did you know that choosing orthodontic treatment as an adult may do more than just change the aesthetics of your teeth? Read on to learn more about how orthodontic treatment can improve the state of your oral health.

Prevent tooth decay

Ways To Help Prevent Tooth Decay In Children

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Pediatric Dentistry

Do you have a young child in your life? If so, you are familiar with the struggle of helping them with their oral health. We want to help set children up for success with their oral health routine, not only to create lasting habits, but also to help avoid the possibility of experiencing tooth decay. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions found in children. We want to share some tips on how to help your child or young loved one prevent tooth decay:

Spring cleaning

It’s Time For Some Spring Cleaning!

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental

When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? Now that spring has arrived, there is no better time to schedule your next appointment. You can consider it the “spring cleaning” of your mouth. Spring cleaning is a common term for the activity of organizing and deep cleaning during this season. When you visit our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning, we do a deep clean of the mouth, removing any lingering plaque and bacteria that have built up since your last visit. Failure to schedule routine appointments can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Read on to learn more.