Peterson Park Dental

02/02/2024

Your Dental Crown Procedure: What To Expect!
Sometimes when a filling is not enough or a tooth is misshapen, your oral care provider will recommend a dental crown to protect, cover, and restore the shape of your tooth. It’s a common and safe procedure that’ll make your teeth stronger, last longer, and restore your smile to its natural beauty.

Here’s some key information on the crown procedure.

Your dentist may recommend that you undergo a dental crown procedure for one of several reasons: you have a particularly weak… Read more at Colgate.com

01/22/2024

Overcoming Anxiety At the Dentist's Office:

Do you feel some nervousness or stress before a dental appointment? Grappling with a dental anxiety can be somewhat common.
Check out these Tips for Easing Dental Jitters!

Keep in mind the apprehension of going to the dentist can also be learned and passed down from parent to child. Learn more here.

12/19/2023

Sensitive Gums? Here Are Three Surprising Causes...
Gum disease is typically to blame for sensitive gums, but there may be another issue hiding right under your nose.

Here are a few causes of sensitive gums.

Gum disease is typically to blame for sensitive gums, but there may be another issue hiding right under your nose. Here are a few causes of sensitive gums.

12/05/2023

Happy, healthy holidays! 6 Tips for Cavity-Free Holidays:
Make the holidays merry and cavity-free with these oral care tips. Reduce your risk for cavities around the holidays with this advice...
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/how-to-avoid-cavities-during-the-holiday-season

11/23/2023

Thankful for our wonderful patients!

11/17/2023

Should You Consider A Water Flosser?
Flossing is important for good oral health. If you have difficulty using string floss, talk to your dentist about alternatives, like a water flosser.

Learn more about water flossing and why it might be an option for you!

Flossing is important for good oral health. If you have difficulty using string floss, talk to your dentist about alternatives, like a water flosser.

11/11/2023

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Honoring our Veterans today and everyday.

10/31/2023

Wishing everyone a spooky, fun and safe Halloween! :)

10/30/2023

Can You Remove Tartar At Home?
Tartar can have negative effects on your oral health, so it shouldn't be allowed to build up. No matter what you may hear or read, it's not a good idea to remove tartar at home!

Let's dive into what plaque and tartar are, what role you can play in preventing their buildup and why having a dental professional remove them is the safest and smartest option.

Tartar can have negative effects on your oral health, so it shouldn't be allowed to build up. No matter what you may hear or read, it's not a good idea to remove tartar at home.

10/21/2023

Halloween Candy Survival Guide: 7 Tips for a Mouth-Healthy Halloween!
For many, Halloween means lotsss of candy and a chance to stockpile sweets for the winter. But this sugar-filled holiday can also trigger concerns about children’s dental health.

So, here are some teeth-friendly tips for this Halloween season!

10/13/2023

Ouch! Got Tooth Sensitivity?!
Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? If so, you may have sensitive teeth.

Learn what causes heat or cold sensitive teeth and how you can treat them. https://tinyurl.com/43ht446d

10/08/2023

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