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What are patients saying about Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry?
February 14th, 2012
Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, serving Henderson, NV and the surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. David Gates and team!
Thank you for all of your kind words! We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, from Dr. Gates
February 8th, 2012
With February being National Children’s Dental Health Month, our team at Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry thought we’d share a few good oral hygiene tips with our patients, courtesy of the American Dental Association, or ADA.
• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush, using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.
• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and place between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.
• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as vegetables, fruits and cheese and avoid sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, make sure to brush after doing so.
• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these beverages create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. When drinking one of these beverages, avoid sipping on it throughout the day. Rather, have a drink and then brush your teeth.
• Regular dental visits: You should visit us regularly (approximately every six months).
National Children’s Dental Health Month, now in its 62nd year, aims to increase awareness about the importance of kids’ oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, please feel free to give us a call!
Why do you choose Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry?
February 1st, 2012
Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, serving Henderson and the surrounding areas, strives to provide exceptional treatment in an informative and friendly environment. Have you had a great experience at our office?
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Thank you,
The team at Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Softly brushing your way to clean teeth
January 25th, 2012
Just as there are so many different types of toothbrushes to choose from, each brush also has a different type of bristle! There are generally three different types of bristles; hard, medium, and soft. Our team at Center for Cosmetic and Family Dentistry always recommend that our patients, especially children and seniors, use a soft bristled toothbrush.
Using a hard and medium bristled brush can actually harm your teeth and gums by stripping the enamel from the teeth and irritating the gums so that they become red and sore, and can even cause gum recession. If you do use a hard or medium bristled brush as a personal preference, we recommend using an electric toothbrush.
Soft bristles are much gentler on your teeth and gums, and while patients of all ages are recommended to use soft bristled brushes, they are particularly great for children, seniors, patients recovering from a dental procedure, and patients wearing braces.
Soft bristles, and even extra-soft bristles are every bit as effective when it comes to cleaning your teeth; in fact, if you currently use a hard or medium bristled brush, try a soft bristled brush next time you buy a toothbrush and we bet you won’t even notice a difference!
Happy brushing!