This November 24th, most of us will be feasting on turkey and our favorite Thanksgiving foods. The following day is famous in the retail world as one of the busiest shopping days of the year. However, this November 25th we are going to be celebrating another important day that is not as well known, National Flossing Day!
At Ackley Dental Group, we care about the state of your teeth and your gums. If you are finding a red or pink tint when you brush your teeth, you are experiencing bleeding gums. You might experience bleeding gums from time to time because of something as simple as irritation from food trapped between your teeth. If your gums bleed frequently, it can be a sign that you have a problem with your oral health. Some causes of bleeding gums include:
Are you constantly self-conscious about the smell of your breath? Do you find yourself repeatedly reaching for a breath mint because you know your breath is less than ideal? It is not uncommon to experience bad breath from time to time, especially if you are a fan of drinking coffee and eating foods with garlic and onions. Many foods can lead to bad breath, but once you thoroughly brush and floss your teeth, the smell typically disappears. However, if you find that you are frequently experiencing breath issues, your mouth can be warning you of a problem with your oral health. Continue reading to learn what your breath may be telling you.
If you’re on social media, then you’re familiar with the neverending trends. It seems like every week there are new fashion, beauty, cooking and home decor trends that are taking the world by storm. The biggest problem with viral trends is when they have the potential to negatively impact someone’s health. There have been a few trends over the past few years that left people ill and injured when they attempted the trend. The dental community has also been included in some trends that can lead to serious and possibly irreversible damage to your oral health. We want to discuss some of the more recent dental trends and explain why they are a bad idea.
As we all know, an emergency can occur at any time. The same is true for a dental emergency. While there is nothing we can do to prevent trauma to the mouth from a fall or other accident, there are certain precautions we can take to prevent many of the dental emergencies we do see often, such as severe discomfort or a cracked or broken tooth. Read on to learn helpful ways to avoid a dental emergency.
At Ackley Dental Group, we live in an area many people flock to during the summer months. Even though we are lucky to enjoy enviably beautiful weather for most of the year, we know that many of our patients still look forward to the summer. School is out, families enjoy spending the longer days together, there are special occasions to celebrate and fun vacations to take. No matter what exciting plans you have for the remainder of the summer, we want to encourage you to be mindful of your oral health.
Learning that you need an unfamiliar dental treatment can be a little nerve-racking. We want to help you feel more comfortable with this common dental treatment whether you are in need now or may possibly need this treatment in the future. Continue reading to learn more.
At Ackley Dental Group, our goal is to help restore your oral health and save your natural teeth whenever possible. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can contribute to the deterioration of your oral health, such as age, food preferences, medications, oral hygiene and family history. We will attempt every possible solution before recommending an extraction. We often use one treatment in particular as a last resort to save the natural tooth, and that is a root canal. There is no better time to learn more about root canals since this is Root Canal Awareness Month.
Did we recommend a dental treatment during your last examination and you have postponed or delayed making your appointment? We know life can get busy and can sometimes become overwhelming. It often feels like there is never enough time in the day, and the days seem to pass quickly. Unfortunately, delaying a recommended dental treatment can lead to serious oral health complications, increased discomfort, and added expense. Continue reading to learn why dental treatment should never be delayed.
From the time of our youth we learn about the importance of properly caring for our teeth to prevent tooth decay. While this is fantastic and greatly helps many patients avoid the need for dental treatments, other important areas of the mouth also need to be properly cared for to prevent serious oral health complications. The gums are one area that often is overlooked when it comes to oral health and oral care. Lack of gum care can lead to gum disease, which is an inflammation or infection in the gums. When gum disease remains untreated and is allowed to progress, it can cause damage to the jawbone that supports the teeth.
