Everyone knows that regular flossing is a vital part of a proper oral hygiene routine. When you floss properly, it will result in keeping your teeth and gum tissue healthier and in better repair than if you neglect to floss—or do it improperly. Given the importance of knowing how to floss properly, it is very important to teach your child how to do this. Here at Belvedere Family Dentistry we are committed to educating our patients on all matters relating to their dental care. Here is how you can help teach your child how to floss properly. Use Technology to Help You Floss Properly One thing that...

One of the choices you will make when you are having a tooth repaired—whether it was damaged due to trauma, decay, or some other reason—is whether you should have a composite filling put in. While fillings have traditionally been constructed from metal, you do have the option of having your filling created out of a dental composite material. A composite filling is fabricated out of a resin-like material that mimics the natural appearance of your teeth. In contrast to a tooth with a metal filling, which stands out from the other teeth in your mouth, a tooth with a composite filling will blend...

A healthy and beautiful smile instills confidence in yourself. You make the people around you happy by smiling all the time and you are more popular among your peers. If it’s time for you to improve the look of your smile, use the following nine tips to obtaining a healthier and more confident smile: 1. Brush Twice Daily and Floss One of the most basic dental hygiene tips you’ll here often is to brush at least twice a day and floss in the morning. This will help keep your teeth clean and free from any food particles, and will also help prevent staining if you brush at the proper times. 2....

Many people are afraid of visiting their dentist for a general checkup, but this is a vital step for good dental health. There are several reasons which are regularly cited by the reluctant dental patient for avoiding the pursuit of general dentistry:   Embarrassment: People worry about how their mouths look. The state of our teeth is socially important. Dental Pain: People fear the pain of dental work, even during a general checkup. Expense: People are concerned about the cost of dental work. There is No Need to Feel Embarrassed It’s surprising how often this comes up, but it probably...

  In the same way that preventive care is one of the most important elements of dentistry, a regular cleaning of the teeth is one of the most important elements of preventive dental care. Teeth cleaning is available from most general dentistry offices and is one of the services available from a Uptown Charlotte dentist. Why is Dental Cleaning Important? Teeth cleaning is needed to prevent the accumulation of tarter and plaque, the latter of which contains bacteria that can lead to other problems. Cleaning thus works in the following ways: •Protection from tooth decay •Protection from gum...

  Maintaining white teeth and a confident smile is easy with the help of a dentist, and getting regular checkups from a Uptown Charlotte dentist helps you prevent problems before they even start. How Often to Get a General Checkup Most people find that they can see a general dentist once or twice a year to maintain a healthy smile. If you take excellent care of your teeth, and generally have little risk of gum disease, cavities, or more serious oral diseases, your dentist will likely recommend that you come back in six to twelve months after your appointment. Some people fall into groups that...

These days, many Uptown Charlotte residents have realized that having a professional teeth cleaning can get their pearly whites in optimal condition. However, many of these individuals don’t know how to maintain the great effects of their teeth cleaning once their Uptown Charlotte dentist has completed the job. If this is your dilemma, this article is for you. Read on to learn about several general dentistry strategies you can employ to maintain results for as long as possible: 1. Watch What You Eat. If you’re serious about maintaining the great effects of the cleaning services provided...

As an adult, you know that you need to take care of your teeth. Whether you’re trying to maintain the healthy smile that braces gave you decades ago or you want to prevent huge problems with decay, going to the local dentist office is part of your regular routine. However, a children’s dentist is just as important when it comes to your kids’ dental hygiene. Preventative Measures You might think that going to the children’s dentist will always guarantee a clean bill of health because your kids couldn’t possibly have issues yet. However, the assumption is both false...

Perhaps you are young, or maybe you have always taken good care of your teeth. Therefore, you have not made many steps to prevent gum disease, specifically. In your mind, such a problem may seem years away or even a complete impossibility. Instead of allowing this disease to run you down later on, take preventative measures now. A number of reasons exist to do so. You may not realize until it’s too late. While you may have some warning signs of gum disease, that is not always the case, especially if you are haphazard about your oral hygiene. By the time you recognize that a problem exists...

When you have a tooth that has died or decayed beyond repair, your dentist may suggest performing a root canal treatment. Your local dentist office will extract the pulp from the middle of the tooth and replace it with a filling. This will promote healing of the tooth and protect against infection. If you are having a root canal performed, here is what you can expect: You Will Not Feel a Thing Your dentist will want you to be as relaxed as possible. Before starting the root canal treatment the dentist will inject local anesthetic around the gums. Your gums, teeth, tongue and the surrounding skin...