If you are among the millions of Americans who experience anxiety or even phobia when it comes to dental work, sedation dentistry from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro may be just what you need. Too many people skip regular checkups because of the intense anxiety they get when it comes to the …
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Most toothpastes contain fluoride, for good reason. In this post from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we explain why. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes …
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. Here at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. There is hope. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you gotta do. At Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty objects on …
Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. For the best dental health, the team at Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when …
Visiting Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro for a checkup every six months may seem inconvenient at times, but you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. To cite just one really good example, a recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years …
When you go to the store for oral care products like toothpaste, be sure your purchase has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. In this poste from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we look at four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called …
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? Patients ask us that sometimes, at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first. That way, you loosen plaque, or food debris from between your …
If you are afraid of dentist appointments, you are not alone. At Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we encounter many nervous dental patients. For many of them, the solution is sedation dentistry. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. …
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