Put A Little Spring In Your Step

Put a little spring in your step with our professional teeth whitening services! Rice Laser Periodonticsand Implant Surgery can remove years of stains caused by coffee, wine, cigarettes and aging with our in-office and take-home options. Whitening may seem like an unnecessary and extra service, but whitening your smile, can take years off of your smile and give you your confidence back.

 

Teeth whitening has become a large business where individuals work to whiten their teeth using at home created remedies. While there are multiple options for whitening products that sit on the store shelves, however, those products may not give you the results you are looking for. Further monitoring of your whitening process can help to decrease problems with sensitivity or other problems.

Depending on the stains that cover your teeth, will depend on the number of treatments that are needed. It will also determine the treatment that is recommended in order to improve your smile. Improving your smile can help to increase your overall self-confidence and improve the way you look. Dental research suggests that individuals who are in the sales or customer service business may want to consider whitening treatments in order to help improve their overall appearance and draw people to you.

For more information contact, Dr. Rice and her team. 

Don’t Wait! Your Benefits Are Going To Expire

Dental insurance is a benefit you pay for ahead of time and then use throughout the year. Or you may have a Flex Spending account or a Health Saving Account. You may also have a deductible you have to pay prior to your insurance benefits kicking in. At the end of the year all of these benefits start over and you begin again. But you have already paid for all of these benefits. “So, now is the time,” says Dr. Denine Rice, “to take advantage of what you want to get done to take care of your smile.”

Dental issues will continue to create problems for your smile when they are not taken care of. You may think: I can’t afford it. I will need to do it later. But when you take advantage of your dental benefits you can improve your smile and wow your family at the next holiday family photo.

In order to determine exactly what you can get with the remainder of your dental benefits, contact your dental insurance company. They can explain what benefits you have left and what procedures are available to you.

For more information on using your dental benefits to your advantage contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Your Oral Health Matters

Dr. Rice and her team are not just worried about your gum health; they are worried about your overall health as well. Signs of problems can be seen by your periodontist first. When visiting Dr. Denine Rice, she will spend time evaluating the pockets of your gums, check for missing or cracked teeth, and evaluate any sores or discolorations that may be in your mouth. All of this can let Dr. Rice and her team know that there is more going on with you.

If you are struggling with receding gums, it could be an early signs of diabetes. The earlier this problem is checked the sooner you will be able to minimize the impact. Cracked and broken teeth can mean you are struggling with your jaw alignment. When left unchecked it can continue to cause bite problems, pain and eventually lead to missing teeth.

Oral cancer will impact roughly 48,250 Americans this year. Oral cancer caught early can help to save a person’s life. By visiting the periodontist on a regular basis she is able to conduct an oral exam and determine if further evaluation is needed. Most of the time patients who die of oral cancer do so because of the late nature of the diagnosis.

For more information on your oral health and how Dr. Rice and her team can help, contact them today.

Fall Is Around The Corner

Fall is right around the corner and it is time for baking, sweet treats and family time. This can also be a time where you throw your gum health out the window. But Dr. Rice and her team encourage you to make a conscious effort to support your gum health through this holiday season and enjoy the beautiful photos that you will be rewarded with. Here are 4 tips and tricks to get you through the holiday season.

1.     Limit the sweet treats when you are not able to brush your teeth, or chew sugar free gum. The gum can help to remove the carbohydrates and the sugar from sticking to your teeth which can decrease your risk of decay.

2.     Brush and floss at a regular time. This can be tricky when schedules begin to get hectic, but doing something every day at the same time helps to build a habit you won’t easily forget.

3.     Drink water and decrease soda and other acidic drinks. The water helps to keep food from sticking to the surface of your teeth and ensures that the bacteria in your mouth stays at a reasonable level.

4.     Visit your periodontist. When schedules get hectic it can be a challenge to keep appointments but sticking to your periodontal appointment will decrease the chance of any problems occurring with your gum health.

For more information on how to keep your smile healthy contact Dr. Rice and her team today. 

3 Ways To Destroy Your Gums

Your gums are the glue that hold your teeth in the socket. Without your gums, your teeth would not be able to maintain their position in your mouth. Dental decay and periodontal disease causes a pocket to build between the gum and the teeth, which can then cause your teeth to become loose and eventually fall out. Here are 3 ways which you can destroy your gums from Dr. Denine Rice,

1.     Consuming tobacco products. Periodontal disease is an infection in your mouth that can go to other parts of your body. Smoking and chewing tobacco decreases your body’s ability to fight infection. Once you have periodontal disease smoking also makes it harder for your gums to heal from infections.

2.     Not drinking enough fluids throughout the day. There are already bacteria in your mouth. When your mouth becomes dry the bacteria that is bad for your mouth can get worse, causing periodontal disease and other problems.

3.      Not fixing missing teeth. Once you have one missing tooth it is common for you to begin to lose other teeth. As you lose teeth, your other teeth shift into the position of the missing tooth. This can then cause problems for your bite as well as cause you to look older. 

For more information on healthy dental habits, contact Dr. Rice and her team.