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When Was Your Last Dental Cleaning?
May 14th, 2012
You water the garden three times a week, you change your car’s oil every three months, and you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors once a year. Your teeth need to see your dentist on a regular schedule, too.
While daily oral hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings at our office ensure your teeth are treated to a deeper level of cleaning. We recommend for most of our patients to have a checkup at least every six months. In addition to a thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth, these regular visits help us detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
During your visit, we’ll check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. We’ll also check old fillings and restorations, as these can wear away over time from constant chewing, grinding, or clenching.
If you are predisposed to oral diseases, you may need to visit our office more often than every six months. Factors at play in these diseases include age, pregnancy, tobacco use, medical conditions (such as diabetes, dry mouth, or HIV infection), along with how well you take care of your teeth on a daily basis.
Make sure your teeth get the professional attention they deserve – If you’re overdue for your next cleaning, check with our office to schedule an appointment!
Patient question: What should I expect during my first visit
May 10th, 2012
Thanks for the question. Your first visit typically includes an x-ray that allows us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.
The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with us, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Please let us know if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Please also let us know about any changes in your health or medications. This information will us select the most safe and effective method of treatment path for you.
Have any more questions about your first visit? Please give us a call!
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month!
May 3rd, 2012
At Vass Dental Group, we know image is everything. May happens to be National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.
We know one of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a visit to our office. Has your child visited our practice in the past six months for his or her regular check-up? We invite you to give us a call to book your appointment!
See you soon!
Latest reviews for Vass Dental Group
April 23rd, 2012
Dr. Larry Vass and his team believe that your dental care can affect your life far beyond your teeth and jaw line. We look forward to helping our patients and their families achieve the brilliant smile they deserve using the latest in dental technologies and patient care.
Here are the latest reviews from our friends:
“I’m always nervous about dental appointments, but when I walk in the door and see Dr. Vass, it makes my nerves go away.” — Ashley S.
“I came in with a broken piece off my top small molar. Thank goodness Dr. Vass is such a good dentist. I came out with a tooth that looks better than the rest! I couldn’t tell which tooth he had fixed! What a wonderful, caring dentist!” – - Laraine T.
“My experience with this office was great! I was nervous going in for my filling, but it didn’t hurt at all.” – - Ashley G.
Have you had a chance to write a review for Dr. Vass yet? Just follow the link below and leave us some feedback on our Google Places page. We look forward to hearing from you!
