Is An Oral Health Problem Causing Your Bad Breath?

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

Are you self-conscious about the smell of your breath? We all experience bad breath from time to time, especially after eating certain foods. After thoroughly brushing and flossing your teeth, the problem is typically remedied. If you find that you are constantly experiencing bad breath, you could have a problem with your oral health. There are certain oral health conditions that need to be addressed to fix the smell of your breath. Bad breath can be caused by:

Why Now Is A Great Time To Visit the Dentist

Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

We don’t know how you feel, but we cannot believe that the holiday season is upon us and we will be celebrating the new year in a few short weeks! With the new year just around the corner, we think it’s a good time to evaluate your oral health. If it has been some time since your last visit, or you need to schedule a recommended treatment, now is a great time to call us. We know that the next few weeks may be busy, but we encourage you to call now and make an appointment for the new year. You can start the year off right with excellent oral health. Read on to learn more about being diligent about your oral health.

Eat Your Way To A Better Smile

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

There is a saying that you are what you eat, and there is some truth to that when it comes to your oral health. We often discuss the importance of visiting our office for routine hygiene examinations as a way to ensure you have excellent oral health. The same is true for us sharing information about ways to properly clean and care for your teeth and mouth daily. Aside from cleaning your teeth and visiting our office regularly, one of the best things you can do for your oral health is to be mindful of the foods and beverages you are consuming daily.

Warning Signs Not To Ignore

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

At Seven Star Dental, we encourage our patients to monitor the state of their oral health between visits. Many of our patients see us so infrequently during the calendar year that we want to make sure they are cleaning and caring for their teeth properly at home. Be sure that you and your loved ones are brushing thoroughly and flossing daily. We recommend that patients check their teeth and mouth regularly for signs of any problems. Warning signs that may indicate a problem include:

Check Out Our NEW Exam Room & Operatory

Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

Have you been interested in receiving a specific treatment, but we could not schedule your appointment due to a lack of room in the office? We have exciting news! We are happy to announce that we have a new examination room and operatory and can now schedule any appointments you may have had to postpone! This is not only exciting because we can treat existing patients, but we will also be able to see new patients sooner. Read on to learn more about how the update to the office may benefit you and your family and how we are able to care for your needs.

Orthodontics Is The Perfect Treatment For Adults

Seven Star Dental

When some of our adult patients think about orthodontic treatment, they believe they are too old because they associate this form of treatment with children and teenagers. This is simply not true! At Seven Star Dental, we are happy to help our adult patients of all ages straighten their teeth with orthodontics. We use Invisalign® to straighten teeth. This is a popular treatment that uses clear aligner trays to slowly transition teeth into the correct alignment. Patients love Invisalign because of the many benefits it provides our adult patients. Some of the benefits patients appreciate are that the trays are removable and they can enjoy their favorite foods without restrictions. We are able to complete the entire Invisalign treatment out of our office, so you do not need to visit an orthodontist. We know that your time is valuable, and this treatment is a time saver for many of our patients.

Enhancing Smiles With Expertise And The Art Of Composite Restorations

Cosmetic Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

I am passionate about continuing education opportunities to provide my patients with the latest and greatest knowledge and practices to assist with their oral health and overall well-being. These opportunities are important to me because I am always looking to improve the techniques and level of care I can provide in my practice. I recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop where I learned skills that will improve my treatment technique, therefore improving the level of care I am able to provide to you, my patients. Read on to learn more about the workshop I attended and how that can relate to the care of you or a loved one.

Stress And The Negative Affect On Your Oral Health

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

At Seven Star Dental, we are passionate about our patients’ oral and overall health. There is one condition that can cause great harm to your oral and overall health — stress. There are a variety of challenges we may face on any given day, including financial worries, family issues, too much work, or road traffic. Any of these issues can lead to higher stress. You may be surprised to learn that your mouth will tell us if you are under stress. When we check your mouth and teeth during an oral hygiene examination, we may notice certain telltale signs in your mouth, including:

What To Do About Sensitive Teeth

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

We are loving the summer season so far, and we hope you are too! One of our favorite things to do in the summer is enjoy a big bowl of ice cream. Do you love ice cream but have a difficult time eating anything extremely cold because it bothers your teeth? If you find that eating extremely hot or cold foods causes you discomfort, you may have sensitive teeth. If you notice that this happens frequently, your teeth are telling you that there could be a problem with your oral health. Read on to learn more about sensitive teeth and the oral health problems you might be experiencing.

Care For Your Teeth This Summer

General Dentistry, Patient Education, Seven Star Dental

We don’t know how you feel, but at Seven Star Dental, we are loving the summer! This is the time of year when schedules seem to fly out the window. Children are home from school, families enjoy vacations, the days are long, and most people are out and about. One schedule that we encourage you to maintain is your oral hygiene routine and your oral hygiene examinations and cleanings. We want to share some information about the importance of continuing to care for your oral health throughout the summer.