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Planning and Preparing for Dental Procedures: Your Questions Answered


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Planning and Preparing for Dental Procedures: Your Questions Answered

Making decisions about your smile can be confusing. Should you have a tooth pulled or get a root canal? Should you get adult braces or stick with a retainer? Should you use at-home whitening remedies or have your teeth professionally whitened? If questions like these are keeping you up at night, you've come to the right place. I used to stress out over routine dental procedures, and as a result, I did loads of research on everything dental-related. To help others, I'm using this blog as a place to collect, review and share what I've learned through the years. I hope you can use the information here to help you plan and prepare for your next dental appointment.

What to Expect During a Dental Exam

Are you aware of the services your dentist provides during an exam? If you're planning on visiting the dentist soon, it's important to know what your dentist will be doing and why so that you can prepare for the appointment. This blog post will detail five common things that your dentist will do during a dental exam.  Examining Teeth and Gums Lastly, your dentist will examine both your gums and teeth for signs of decay or infection, such as cavities, chipped teeth, receding gums, etc. Read More