At Thompson and Frey in Owensboro, we want each of our patients to do everything they can to maintain their dental health. That means seeing us twice a year, and brushing and flossing every day. Since knowledge is power, we also like to share information such as the following. 1. If you have kids and …
Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend their extraction to prevent misplacement in the mouth. If a wisdom tooth doesn’t …
There are a number of things you can do to maintain your dental health. In this post, the team at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro would like to discuss one in particular, dental sealants. Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces …
Most parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your Owensboro dentist. …
Is it time to get your life back in order, Owensboro? Call it Spring Cleaning. Call it a Hard Reset. The dentists at Thompson & Frey like to call the small and simple tasks cling-ons. These are things like refill a prescription, change your furnace filter, get your oil changed, replace the lightbulb or make …
Today’s post is for men and women who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their dental health. We want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro is eager to …
At Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we promote preventative dental care by developing decay prevention plans, and helping our patients establish and preserve proper dental practices. 1) A healthy mouth equals better overall health and well-being. Maintaining prime oral health puts children at a lower risk for diabetes and heart disease later …
In this post, the team at Thompson & Frey in Owensboro are going to explore tooth pain, and the secret life of teeth. Toothaches are usually caused by sensitivity to the affected tooth’s nerve, and most often that sensitivity is the result of tooth decay, injury, or infection. There is also the possibility of gum …
As many as one of every five Americans worry about going to the dentist. It ranges from anxiety to outright fear. Because of this unchanging fact, sedation dentistry in Owensboro and nationwide has become very sophisticated. There are three main types of sedation dentistry available, which allow patients to maintain good oral health in spite …
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at weakening enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are ice and hard candy, and …
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