At our dental office in Owensboro, a large part of what we do involves educating our patients and community about all things related to oral health. While we’re always ready and willing to talk about dentistry, there are some key elements that we feel are the most important for you to know. Read on to …
Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at the dentist office, holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite radio station. A dental assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. …
Hi. We’re Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey. When our patients get mouth sores, we advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Avoid the discomfort of eating and help increase the speed of healing by following these tips: 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to eat …
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the …
Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your Owensboro dentist can help you identify the cause of your issue and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet greatly affects your breath. Because foods begin to be digested the …
There are consequential new developments in Kentucky dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, …
Hello new Owensboro parents. We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires constant effort. You snap them snuggly in their car seats, baby-proof your medicine cabinet and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your Owensboro pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups and an occasional cold or ear infection. Thompson & …
This is a vital question occasionally asked by patients at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly – not leave them alone. It is impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or …
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Owensboro. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some Owensboro cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Philpot teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they …
Life is busy for many Owensboro residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are delayed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter or you realize that you’ve had a …
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