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Why Not to Avoid a Prophylaxis Teeth Cleaning

May 18, 2017 by Chris Paty

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What Is a Prophylaxis (Prophy) Teeth Cleaning? Prophylaxis is the formal name for a professional dental teeth cleaning. When visiting the dental hygienist for your checkup, a prophylaxis is done to remove the plaque from your teeth. The dental hygienist will polish off any loose plaque from your teeth to prevent deposits or tartar from […]

Filed Under: General Dentistry Tagged With: Cavity Prevention, Dental Discount Plans, dental health, Dental Insurance, Dental Plans, Gum disease, Gum infections, Halitosis, Oral care, prophylaxis

My Gums Have Pockets?

February 6, 2017 by Chris Paty

What is Scaling and Root Planing? What exactly is a “deep cleaning?” Why do I need it? Why can’t I have just a regular cleaning? We at Paradise Ridge Dentistry have heard you and would like this opportunity to clear up any confusion. A normal cleaning is for individuals that have calculus and plaque above […]

Filed Under: Routine Dental Care Tagged With: dentist, gingivitis, Gum disease, periodontal disease, prophylaxis, Scaling and root planing

Dental Fear: Are you a dental chicken?

March 9, 2016 by Chris Paty

Are you a dental chicken because of dental fear or anxiety? Those who suffer from dental fear have a higher risk of gum disease resulting in early tooth loss. For some who avoid seeing the dentist, there are emotional costs as well. For example, those who have damaged or discolored teeth feel insecure or self-conscious causing them […]

Filed Under: Dental Anxiety Tagged With: cater to cowards, dental anxiety, discolored teeth, fear, Gum disease, Gum infections, IV Sedation, phobia

Why do I have sensitive teeth?

July 29, 2015 by Chris Paty

You’re so sensitive! It’s usually okay to hear that if you’re a guy, but not if you’re a tooth. You can get sensitive teeth when your gums pull back and expose the surface beneath, which is called dentin. This layer makes up the inner part and roots, which have thousands of tiny tubes that lead […]

Filed Under: Routine Dental Care Tagged With: dental health, Dentin, Gum disease, Tooth Sensitivity

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