Stonebriar Family Dentistry

10/09/2024

We put together a couple great dental finds on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days! If you're in the market for something, this might be a great time to buy:

Sonicare toothbrush: https://a.co/d/e7aGc8D

Water P*k Water Flosser: https://a.co/d/hV8TdmU

Platypus flossers - great for braces! https://a.co/d/dCpr7xd

Sensodyne Pronamel - lowest price ever on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2rBAl8Y

10/07/2024

Enjoy your popcorn this month! Here are a couple things to keep in mind to keep your teeth healthy.

10/03/2024

09/17/2024

Today's tidbit in honor of Gum Health Month... healthy gums don't bleed.

If your arm started bleeding, it would be concerning. It's the same thing with your gums! If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, it's a sign of inflammation. Your gums are reacting to an irritant - usually bacteria between your teeth or under your gumline.

The best way to treat this is (drumroll 🥁🥁🥁) ... to clean between your teeth at least once each day! String floss does a great job getting below your gumline to remove bacteria. A second option is to use a water flosser which sends a stream of water under your gums to rinse out bacteria.

At your appointment, your hygienist will check overall gum health and may make recommendations for change you could make to your oral care routine at home. If you keep your gums clean, they'll be healthy and be able to support your teeth well.

09/11/2024

Did you know we happy to check your oral appliances (night guard, retainers) at your cleaning appointment? We’ll be able to inspect them to make sure they’re still in good condition, plus remove bacteria and build up.

In this case, we were able to recommend changes to how these retainers are cared for so they don’t build up bacteria so quickly next time. This patient left with sparkly clean retainers. ✨🦷🪥

09/10/2024

Help us congratulate Dr Chitre and her husband on 25 years of marriage! 🥳🎉❤️

Dr Chitre took some time off so she and her husband could celebrate their anniversary. They went all over Europe including London, Paris, Nice and Rome.

We’re so glad she got to get away! Our associate dentist, Dr Laughlin, held down the fort while she was away, so we were able to continue serving patients the whole time.

09/09/2024

September is Gum Health Month! We will be sharing tidbits throughout the month to help keep your gums in the best shape possible. Today's tidbit is that the health of your gums affects the health of your WHOLE BODY! Plaque on your teeth is associated with the normal functions of many organs like your brain, lungs and heart to name a few.

Takeaway - keep your teeth and gums healthy to help other organs in your body stay healthy. 🦷

09/03/2024

Be late for something today... just don't be late for your hygiene cleaning and exam!

In addition to your daily hygiene routine, research shows that coming in for your cleaning every 6 months is the best way help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Your hygienist - Michelle, Lissa or Natalie - will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth which helps keep gum disease at bay. She will help tailor a home care routine that's right for your mouth.

Drs Chitre and Laughlin will monitor your mouth and will be able to catch changes in your tooth structure. Tooth problems are much easier to fix when they're caught EARLY! Tooth repairs become more extensive and expensive when they're not fixed right away. During your exam you can bring up any concerns you have about your teeth, anything from pain and discomfort to straightening and whitening.

So, if you're overdue for your cleaning, call or text us today to schedule an appointment and get back on track!