It is not uncommon for a patient to ask their dentist if they should have their silver fillings replaced. Amalgam/silver fillings just aren't a popular choice with patients these days. Many people don't want them and they want the amalgam fillings they already have out of their … [Read more...]
Fingernail Biting: Terrible For Your Teeth
Do you bite your nails when you're stressed? Do you bite your nails for no apparent reason, you just do it, you've always done it, and you're not sure why? Go look in the mirror. Look at the edges of your front teeth. Are you back yet? Ok, great. Do you notice any small notches … [Read more...]
What happens when you don’t go to the dentist for 10 years?
One out of three adults didn't see a dentist in the last 12 months. The survey is done every few years and the results have been the same for a while. There's so many questions and comments I could make related to this. Are people's priorities out of whack? Is dentistry just too … [Read more...]
Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers
Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers Can I Use a Denture Cleaner? Yes, you can. Go to your local pharmacy or grocery store and you can find an assortment of cleaning products. It should say so on the packaging, but most any item that is sufficient for … [Read more...]
Why Does My Dentist Care If I Snore?
At Rolling Oaks Dental, our comprehensive new patient examination is, well, comprehensive. Through some efficient systems we've created, we're able to capture a lot of information on the patients we take care of in their very first visit. Some of the questions we ask patients may … [Read more...]
