Breathing, swallowing, speaking, and even the resting position of your tongue may seem like simple things your body handles automatically. The muscles involved in those everyday functions can have a bigger impact on oral health than many people realize.
We all have those little things we know we should do every day. Drink more water. Get enough sleep. Move our bodies. And, of course, brush and floss our teeth. Do we get every single one of them right every single day? Probably not! And that is perfectly okay.
Your bite is the way your upper and lower teeth come together when you close your mouth. When everything is working in harmony, you probably never think about it. When your bite is under stress, even simple activities like chewing, talking, or waking up in the morning can become uncomfortable.
When your gums are healthy, they form a protective seal around your teeth that helps keep harmful bacteria where they belong. If that seal weakens due to gum disease, bacteria can move below the gumline and begin affecting the tissues and bone that support your teeth. The good news is that many gum problems can be managed successfully, especially when they’re found early.
Preventive care is one of the simplest investments you can make in your overall health. Professional cleanings, routine examinations, and diagnostic imaging help us monitor changes and provide recommendations before treatment becomes more extensive.
Every week, we hear questions that start with:
“Is this normal?”
“Should I be worried about that?”
“Do I really need treatment?”
And honestly, we love when patients ask questions. The internet is full of dental advice, but not all of it is accurate, and sometimes the simplest questions are the most important ones. That’s why we put together answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients right here in our practice.
Time is something we all try to manage carefully. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, finding space for multiple dental visits is not always easy. When treatment requires more than one appointment, it can quickly disrupt your routine. CEREC® technology offers a different approach, one that is designed to make dental care more efficient while still delivering high-quality results.
We have something exciting to share with you!
On June 26th, we are hosting a special Candid Day, and for that day only we are offering $500 off CandidPro clear aligner treatment.
Your smile supports you every day, from eating and speaking to smiling with confidence. When a tooth becomes damaged, weak, or goes missing, it can affect much more than just your appearance. Even small dental problems can begin to impact your quality of life. Continue reading to learn more.
When there’s no pain prompting you to make an appointment and no obvious damage to worry about, it’s easy to put off preventive dental care. However, most dental problems start slowly and quietly, often going unnoticed until they need treatment. Visiting Bend Dental Group every four to six months for preventive care helps us catch issues early, when treatment is typically simpler and less invasive.