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. …
In this post from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we explore the importance of your saliva. You may think of saliva as gross, but it is vital for dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and …
This article from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro is for smart kids who want to make flossing a habit. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy, you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can remind me that this isn’t …
This post from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro focuses on fluoride: what is it, and why it’s so beneficial to your dental health. The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is contained in different foods as well as in water. Many towns adjust the fluoride content of …
This message from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro looks at dental health, and how we maintain it. Many of our tools for everyday living have become obsolete. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Answering machines have gone the way of the typewriter. Even the iPod, once the apex of …
In this post from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, our goal is for you to scrutinize where you stand with your dental health regimen, and examine whether you could step it up a notch. Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become lax about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. Remember: …
Flossing your teeth is an important part of any dental health regimen, but some people find it hard to work it into their routine. If that sounds like you, keep reading. In this post from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we’ll give you a few ideas for unique times to floss. …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Thompson & Fry Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we understand that. It gets busy for us, too! But don’t take your dental health for granted: think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you …
This post from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro is for new parents, and has useful informaton about caring for young teeth. How should I clean my child’s teeth? For infants, gently clean their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The ADA does not recommend any toothpaste for infants. …
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