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Learn more about caring for your teeth!
One of the best ways to get and keep that beautiful smile is simply by taking care of your teeth between regular visits to the dentist. Learn more here.
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Regular Checkups...
...include a thorough cleaning, polishing, and oral exam by the doctor. During the exam, he checks the health of your teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue.

At each visit old fillings and restorations will be checked, because constant pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching can cause them to wear away, chip, or crack.


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Your First Visit...
...includes meeting the doctor and the staff. It also includes a full comprehensive examination and any necessary x-rays.


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Breath Control
Bad breath (halitosis) is not only embarrassing, but it may also be a sign of medical problems. Its common causes include dry mouth, insufficient tooth maintenance, and periodontal disease. If you suffer from bad breath; we can help.

PATIENT RESOURCES

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Dr. Gibbs

Preventative Dentistry
Preventative dentistry relies on good oral hygiene and regular dental care; and it is important throughout your life, whatever your age. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and visiting the doctor regularly, you will help prevent problems and save time and money. In the process, you can save your teeth and gums.

Conditions of the Body - Related to the Mouth
Your Mouth Can Make You Sick. That's right. For years dentists have observed that illnesses and conditions of the mouth, gums, and teeth are directly related to illnesses and conditions in the rest of the body. Research is now providing ample evidence to back this up. As it turns out, inflammation and bacterial infections in the mouth and diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stoke, and even pregnancy issues, such as low birth-weight infants, are related!  More: >

What you can do to stay healthy

    • Visit your dentist as frequently as is recommended.

    • Follow your dentist's and hygienist's instructions regarding procedures or services you need. Keep in mind that if you have insurance, it may not cover everything.

    • Maintain good home care. At a minimum, this means daily flossing and brushing. If you are not sure about the proper techniques, ask your dentist or hygienist to show you. They may also recommend other devices to help your mouth stay healthy.

    • Accept more frequent "cleanings" if recommended. The old standard of "twice a year cleanings" for everyone just doesn't make sense anymore.

    • Accept scaling and root planing of the teeth if they have been recommended; even if no dentist has ever advocated these treatments to you in the past. New information and treatments go hand and hand. Also, carefully consider any specialty (periodontist) referrals your dentist makes.

    • Follow up with periodontal visits. Your oral health is too important to scrimp on.

    • Maintain a healthy balance of adequate exercise, proper diet, and sufficient rest.

    • Visit your medical doctor for appropriate check-ups.

    • Let your dentist know about any changes or issues with your general health.


Related topics:

    • Periodontal disease relates to diabetes, heart disease & stroke. More: >

    • Problems with pregnancy outcomes affected too. More: >

    • Insurance: why the mouth separated from the rest of the body. More: >

    • Periodontal disease and Insurance coverage. More: >

    • Treatments for Periodontal Disease. More: >

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