Brushing and flossing the teeth every day after every meal is a great way to keep the smile healthy. However, it is not the only way. It is still important for patients to book routine visits with their dentist for cleanings and examinations at the dental office. Dr. Lindsey F. Marshall and her team ofโฆ [Read more]
Weโre approaching another new year, and you know what that means โ resolution time! Some people love making their New Yearโs resolutions. Doing so provides the opportunity to set a specific intention and achieve the desired outcome. If youโre not sure what you want to resolve to do this coming year, consider how you canโฆ [Read more]
Oral care is a daily practice that we are all encouraged to perform with great care. Because it is a daily habit, though, it is very easy to fall short of the intended goal. Many of the people we meet are consistent in their brushing routine; morning and night pretty much every day. Flossing, onโฆ [Read more]
Tooth decay is no fun. It’s not a problem that anyone wants to struggle with time and time again. Ardmore dentist Dr. Lindsey Marshall places a great deal of emphasis on general care that aims to minimize each patient’s risk of cavities. If there are recurring instances of tooth decay in any adult, we wantโฆ [Read more]
Most people we meet are pressed for time. Busyness seems to be the primary order of business in today’s society. If we’re not careful, we may find that we put certain things off again and again, until doing so backfires. Dental care is one of those things that can easily be postponed. If you takeโฆ [Read more]
You know that your dentist is primarily concerned with how well your teeth and gums fair as you go through life. Routine dental visits are performed as a way to prevent unhealthy dental conditions, to treat any problems that may have developed, and sometimes to repair a cosmetic issue. You may not have imagined thatโฆ [Read more]
You are undoubtedly aware of the need to floss. Even if you don’t think about it on a daily basis, you certainly do when the time comes to sit in the dental chair. Just in case you didn’t know, your dentist and hygienist can tell if flossing is a priority even without asking. Also, itโฆ [Read more]
Considering the intimate relationship we have with our teeth โ using them throughout every day of our lives โ youโd think we would take better care of them. But we give them only cursory brushing, and flossingโฆwhatโs that? We chew ice, open bottles, and clip fingernails with our teeth. We regularly skip our twice-yearly cleaningsโฆ [Read more]
With all of our wonderful holidays right around the corner, you may already find yourself dreaming of pumpkin pies, toffee, and sugar cookies. While there is nothing wrong with indulging during the holidays and sinking your teeth into something sweet and delectable, we all know that lingering sugar can wreak havoc on your teeth. Withโฆ [Read more]
Cavities are an all-too-common dental problem. Despite being the hardest substance in the human body, your teeth remain vulnerable to decay. Tooth decay is the cause of cavities, and can affect both the inner and outer layers of the tooth. Decay is most often the result of carbohydrates โ such as milk, bread, and sweetsโฆ [Read more]