Lasers are focused beams of light that can be used to remove or alter small sections of tissue. Dentists can use lasers in many different preventative dental care procedures to create a healthier environment in your mouth and give you a confident, bright smile.What Dental Problems Can Laser … [Read more...] about Laser Treatments: The What & How
Preventative Dental Care
Here’s What May Be Causing Your Bad Breath
Here's What May Be Causing Your Bad Breath Bad breath, known clinically as halitosis, affects most people at some point or another. However, it becomes a bigger issue when bad breath just refuses to go away. Bad breath does not come out of thin air, and there is probably a logical reason for what … [Read more...] about Here’s What May Be Causing Your Bad Breath
A Checklist for Your Daily Dental Hygiene Routine
Between professional dental care appointments, it is important to practice great brushing and flossing habits to protect your oral health. Your daily dental hygiene routine helps control the development of cavities and other potentially painful conditions. … [Read more...] about A Checklist for Your Daily Dental Hygiene Routine
Why You Might Need a Deeper Cleaning
Transcript Hi. My name is Christy Stephenson and I'm a registered dental hygienist here at Arkansas Family Dental. Today, I'd like to talk to you about gum disease and treatment. Basically, you've got healthy teeth and gums in a good, ideal situation. We take this periodontal probe … [Read more...] about Why You Might Need a Deeper Cleaning
What Does a Dental Hygienist Look for During a Teeth Cleaning?
Your dental hygienist acts as your first line of defense in preventing serious oral health conditions. During a teeth cleaning, they will look out for specific signs of potential problems to make sure your teeth are terrific. Routine dental cleanings and checkups help keep your teeth and gums in … [Read more...] about What Does a Dental Hygienist Look for During a Teeth Cleaning?