by Afdent Dental | Sep 9, 2020 | Family Dental Care, News
After summer vacation, parents and children alike are filled with excitement as another school year approaches. Kids are most excited about getting new shoes, bags, and lunch boxes. Meanwhile, parents just seem to be happy about the fact that their babies are growing...
by Afdent Dental | Jul 30, 2020 | News, Teeth cleaning
As a dental professional I’m often asked about the need for professional teeth cleaning. Often a patient will ask, “I brush twice a day, floss, and use a mouthwash before going to bed, so why do I need routine cleanings?” I tell them that the simplest and most obvious...
by Afdent Dental | Jun 24, 2020 | News, Wisdom Teeth
By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the many funny online video clips of people being sedated after getting their wisdom teeth taken out. Although these videos are fun to watch, as a dentist I can tell you that these teeth are anything but wise. I recommend to the vast...
by Afdent Dental | May 25, 2020 | News
In Afdent’s 40+ years of providing patient friendly dentistry, one of the most common questions we get from patients is “how do I get my teeth whiter?” This is usually followed up with “is it safe to do at home?” Sparkling white teeth can...
by Afdent Dental | May 19, 2020 | News
As a practicing dentist, one of the most common responses I get from patients when I ask why we haven’t seen them on a regular basis is, “Well, nothing was hurting, so I thought everything was ok.” But, did you know that teeth don’t necessarily have to be causing you...
