Tip #4~Refrain From Jaw Clenching and Tooth Grinding For some people, stress can trigger frequent clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth. This severe amount of pressure on your teeth can cause micro fractures within the teeth. Micro fractures are weakened areas in your teeth that put them at risk for further damage. Jaw clenching or tooth grinding can also damage dental work. If you’re one of the many people that grind or clench your … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #4
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Patti Retires from Parkview Dental…
Celebrating Patti's Retirement from Parkview Dental... Thank you for your 21 years of service to Parkview Dental~Patti. We will miss you...enjoy your retirement years!! … [Read more...] about Patti Retires from Parkview Dental…
12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #3
Tip #3~Lay Off the Lemons People who suck lemons may be putting their dental health in jeopardy. Why? Lemons are very acidic. The acidity corrodes the enamel or outer layer of tooth structure. That repeated exposure to acidic substances causes tooth enamel to erode creating a rough texture on the surface of your teeth. This rough surface easily attracts bacteria and stain; which can lead to tooth decay and a less bright smile. … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #3
12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #2
Tip #2~ Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking Children who still suck their fingers or thumbs as their permanent teeth start erupting — usually around the age of 5 or 6 — could be causing permanent changes that affect tooth structure and jaw development. Specifically, thumb sucking can cause a changes during growth. These changes can lead to a number of issues, including misaligned teeth, difficulty chewing, and speech problem. As difficult as we know … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #2
12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #1
Tip #1: Don't Brush Too Hard Brushing your teeth regularly is part of good oral hygiene, but if you brush too vigorously, you can cause more harm than good. Brushing your teeth too hard can wear down enamel, irritate your gums, make your teeth sensitive to cold, and even cause cavities. To avoid these problems use a soft bristled toothbrush with light even pressure. Also look for the letters ADA-American Dental Association on the toothbrush … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #1
Lend A Hand~Give A Can
Glencoe's Cub and Boy Scouts collected a total of 3069 lbs of food this past Saturday November 9, 2013 to help fill the shelves of Glencoe's food shelf. Way to go! That's a lot of food.... but this will not last long. The food shelves of Glencoe and Hutchinson are in great need. Personal care products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss,shampoo, soap, and diapers are items most in need of at this time. Parkview Dental patients are … [Read more...] about Lend A Hand~Give A Can