Rodney L. Allen, DDS Blog

Flossing is one of the dental hygiene pillars, as it helps to prevent the development of plaque and cavities. However, failing to use the correct technique or making other mistakes can be nearly as detrimental as not flossing at all. To ensure you get the most out of your efforts, a local dentist lists 5 common mistakes people make when using dental floss.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three most prevalent oral health problems are cavities, gum disease and oral cancer. While there are ways to treat these issues, the best form of care is prevention. As you continue reading, learn about each condition and discover what you can do to protect yourself.

Are you embarrassed by your crooked or gapped teeth? You’re not alone. Many adults live with alignment issues. It’s easy to feel insecure about the imperfections, but the consequences of poorly aligned teeth don’t stop there. Crooked teeth can also affect your dental health. Thankfully, there are several options to straighten your smile, like veneers or Invisalign, but which is the right solution for you? Here’s what you need to know about the difference between Invisalign and veneers to ensure you’re making a wise investment for your smile.

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Right now, everyone is looking for ways to save money. If you’re looking to bulk up your savings, it’s likely that you’re looking for unnecessary expenses to cut back on. While you’re evaluating what you can and can’t do without, don’t try to save money by canceling your dental checkups! These quick and easy appointments can save you a significant amount of time, money, and discomfort in the long run. Here are four reasons to visit your dentist if you want to save money.

This has been a bit of a crazy year, so it is understandable if you have not made it to the dentist recently. However, with the holidays fast approaching, your dental insurance benefits are soon set to expire! While many people do not realize it, dental insurance benefits do not roll over from one year to the next. That means any benefits you do not use in the next few months will vanish when the calendar turns to 2021. Fortunately, as a dentist explains below, it is not too late to get the most out of your insurance coverage before the end of the year.

With over 2.5 million patients worldwide and a 96% patient satisfaction rate, it is no wonder that adults and children alike are opting for Invisalign to correct their smile. While previous generations dealt with metal braces and headgear, today’s clients can correct crowding, spacing, and issues with their bite through one virtually invisible solution.

However, the looming question of “Does Invisalign hurt?” often holds people back from starting the journey to a smile they love. If you have found yourself wondering the same thing, read on.

Many patients aren’t aware that the spit-vacuum that the dental assistant wields during their cleaning has a massive impact on the safety and health of the practice. Although it seems like its sole purpose is to keep you from drooling all over yourself while your dentist works on transforming or restoring your smile, it has other vital roles to play too. Read on to learn more about dental suction and how your cosmetic dentist uses these tools to keep patients and staff healthy.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, dentists across the country have postponed all elective procedures, including cosmetic and preventive services, and are only offering emergency dental care. This has kept, and will continue to keep, many patients from being able to get a dental cleaning and checkup to ward off oral health problems. In order to keep your teeth and gums healthy while self-isolating until your dentist opens back up again, you can follow these four oral hygiene tips.

It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing massive disruptions in our daily lives. Hospitals are becoming crowded as they find it difficult to house more and more patients infected by the virus, making it even harder to be seen for an emergency. If you’re the type of person who visits the emergency room during a dental emergency, it’s worth taking a moment to learn why you should reconsider. After all, there are many benefits you can expect when you visit an emergency dentist.