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The Importance of Always Having Up to Date Dental Records

Posted on 8/25/2019 by Crossroads Family Dental

Your dental record is an important piece of information when it comes to maintaining good oral health. If it is your first time visiting our office, we'll request any dental records that you might have so that we can get a complete picture about your oral health history. Read on to learn more about dental records and why they are so important. What is a Dental Record? A dental record might also be called a patient chart. It is the official document that records all information that occurs within a dental office. This includes clinical notes, diagnostic information, treatments, and home care instructions. The dental record contains both personal and dental treatment information. The original document is owned by our practice, but as the patient, you can always have access to or request copies of your chart. Why Are Dental Records Important? Dental records are important for a variety of reasons. First, they allow us to keep track of ongoing dental health issues. When you come into an appointment, we will first review the notes from your last visit to see if there were any problem areas that we were watching. We can also see how your teeth have changed since your last appointment, which allows us to give you the best possible care. Your dental record provides an important means of communication between your dental care team. Complete records contain the information that allows another provider to know what type of dental work you've had in the past. This communication is essential between the staff members in our office. Have you recently moved to the area? Will you be visiting our office for the first time? If so, it is important to us that we have your full dental record, and we can help you to get them. Contact us today to learn more....
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Senior Teeth Need Special Care to Keep Healthy

Posted on 8/15/2019 by Crossroads Family Dental

As you age, you will need to take special care of your teeth to keep them healthy. This is because, like every other part of your body, your teeth change as you get older. Here are a few changes, and what you can do to counteract them. Thinning Enamel As you get older, the hard outer shell of your teeth will begin to thin out. This shell, called the enamel, is the part of the tooth that is most resistant to decay and damage. As such, you should take care to regularly get dental checkups, which include a fluoride polish. In addition, be sure to use good toothpaste with fluoride added to it. The fluoride will help to strengthen the teeth and replenish the thinning enamel. Reduced Salivary Flow Another change you will notice as you age is the reduction of the flow of saliva in your mouth. You may not realize it, but your salivary glands are constantly producing saliva. The saliva, in turn, washes out the mouth, helping keep bacterial levels to a minimum. As you get older and this flow begins to diminish, it will become easier and easier for you to develop cavities. As such, you should take care to regularly drink water throughout the day. The water will help keep your mouth rinsed out, and the bacteria levels at a minimum. Decay of the Roots During your life, you may notice your gum tissue beginning to recede from the teeth. This can be from a number of factors, such as gum disease or brushing with a toothbrush with bristles that are too hard. Regardless of the cause, the exposed root is much more susceptible to decay than the tooth itself is. If you have receding gums, address the issue right away. This will help keep the roots covered and protected. Following these tips can help keep your teeth healthy as you age. Get in the habit of doing them today, and you'll be glad you did....
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Do You Use the Right Amount of Toothpaste?

Posted on 7/23/2019 by Crossroads Family Dental

If someone asked you how much toothpaste you should use, you probably first think of the most recent toothpaste ad you've seen. These ads show a strip of toothpaste that takes up the entire brush. But that's not exactly the perfect amount of toothpaste. Instead, like many commercials, the amount shown in these ads is very photogenic, but it's actually more toothpaste than you really need to use. A Pea Sized Dab Of Toothpaste Is all You Need Many people follow what the ads show and put a long strip of toothpaste all down their brush, but that's actually much more than what you really need. An adult only needs to use about a pea-sized bit of toothpaste every time they brush. In fact, toothpaste isn't really that necessary at all. While today's toothpastes contain fluoride and other ingredients that help your teeth, originally, all toothpastes did was make your mouth feel fresh. It didn't actually do anything to help your oral health! Kids Need Less Children don't require even that much toothpaste. For infants, all you need is a very small amount. Children over five can use about half of the amount you would use on your own teeth. Using all that extra toothpaste doesn't really hurt anything, but it is wasteful. Toothpaste companies show off that nice swirl of toothpaste because it makes people think that's the normal amount to use. This makes them go through toothpaste more quickly. You do need to be careful that you don't use too much fluoridated toothpaste, though. That can actually over-fluoridate your teeth, which can lead to some issues. Simply stick to using a small dab and you'll not only keep your teeth healthy, but you'll also save money. Have questions about how much toothpaste is “a dab” or want to talk about brushing techniques? Give us a call today....
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All Posts:

The Importance of Always Having Up to Date Dental Records
8/25/2019
Senior Teeth Need Special Care to Keep Healthy
8/15/2019
Do You Use the Right Amount of Toothpaste?
7/23/2019
Decreasing How Much Sugar You Consume Can Improve Your Oral Health
7/13/2019
Important Tips for Right Before a Root Canal
6/25/2019
How to Manage the Discomfort That Comes with an Abscess
6/15/2019
You Need to Let Us Know if Flossing Starts to Hurt
5/25/2019
Why Your Teeth Need You to Drink Water Daily
5/15/2019
Foods That Can Freshen Your Breath In a Flash
4/25/2019
Even Minor Dental Problems Can Lead to Chronic Tooth Pain
4/15/2019
Speaking with Us at Each Appointment Helps You Get the Best Care Possible
3/25/2019
How Long Can a Professional Dental Whitening be Expected to Last?
3/15/2019
Wisdom Teeth Only Hurt When There is Something in the Way
2/25/2019
Why Your Teeth Love Tea So Much
2/15/2019
Is There Any Cure for Cavities?
1/25/2019
How to Keep Your Teeth Safe When Struggling with the Flu
1/15/2019
Why Could Biting Hurt?
12/25/2018
Why Composite Fillings Are So Popular
12/15/2018
Why Ibuprofen is Best Following Oral Procedures
11/30/2018
When Struggling with Morning Sickness, You Must Protect Your Teeth
11/20/2018
Which Types of Juice Are Bad for Your Teeth?
10/25/2018
When You Get Cavities Between Your Teeth, They Can Do a Lot of Damage
10/15/2018
Are Toothpicks Good at Improving Oral Health?
9/23/2018
Are There Benefits to Having Xylitol in Your Gum?
9/13/2018
Fiber is Great for Improving Oral Health
8/30/2018
Facts You Need to Know About Untreated Cavities
8/20/2018
Signs You May Have Gum Disease
7/20/2018
How Can You Tell if a Filling Comes Loose?
7/10/2018
Why You Should Leave Reviews After Coming to Our Office
6/23/2018
Why You Need to Time How Long You Brush
6/13/2018
Caring for Veneers Means Keeping Up with Oral Hygiene
5/23/2018
Maintaining New Fillings is Important
5/13/2018
You Need to Come In and See Us Every Six Months Without Fail
4/20/2018
You Can Make Brushing More Fun By Swapping Toothpaste Flavors
4/10/2018
You Need to Come In and See Us Every Six Months Without Fail
3/27/2018
You Can Make Brushing More Fun By Swapping Toothpaste Flavors
3/17/2018
Why Your Teeth Suffer When You Get Insomnia
2/27/2018
Why Should You Wait After Eating to Brush?
2/17/2018
How Long Does it Really Take for a Cavity to Form?
1/27/2018
How Do You Build Up Your Tolerance for Oil Pulling?
1/17/2018
Dry Mouth is a Problem for Denture Wearers Too
12/30/2017
Brushing Immediately After Eating Can Hurt Your Teeth
12/20/2017

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