A Dentist You Can Trust Alleviates Dental Phobia It’s no secret that the majority of people feel a sense of fear or anxiety when they think of going to the dentist. Fear of dentists, or dental phobia, will ultimately undermine your best efforts to strive for good oral health. If you experience fear of dentistry…
Previous studies have shown that adults who have deep cleaning, also known as tooth scaling, may be less likely to have heart disease leading to heart attacks or stroke. You may be brushing and flossing, but your hygienist can see plaque buildup beyond that which you may see in the mirror. Deep Cleaning removes Harmful…
The Dental Hygienist is one of the most important people in your dental care regimen. A Dental Hygienist is trained and licensed to provide preventative care with thorough examination of a patient’s oral health. The Role of your Dental Hygienist It is important to know what to expect of your Dental Hygienist. Regulations vary by…
Since the holiday season is in the rear-view mirror it is time to think about how all that holiday eating has affected your teeth and that pesky tooth tartar. First, we need to know what causes tartar? Bacteria-building particles, left untreated, create plaque that eventually turns to hardened tooth tartar. In fact, tartar is difficult…
When you smile you are typically happy and it is a natural reaction to something pleasing to funny. However, some people do not smile in these situations, and it is something friends or family members need to take notice of. It’s Great to help a Friend Smile If you know someone who tends to hide…
When it comes to your oral health, finding the right solution is always the best way to solve a problem. If you are afflicted with loose or missing teeth you should look into a permanent tooth replacement solution like dental implants. Dental Implants – a real solution Depending on your situation you can replace a…
Finding the right dentist is very important and working with a one that is part of the community is even better. We believe to be truly exceptional you need to immerse yourself in the community and at White Oak Dental we have. For over 10 years we have put you – the patient first with…
Now is the time to make a life-changing New Year’s resolution. The trouble is that many of these “New Year’s Resolutions” are too difficult to keep. In the beginning of the new year, many people approach their New Year’s resolution with great gusto, but their enthusiasm wanes as they discover they may have bitten off…
Best wishes for the Holidays! We’d like to take this time to wish our patients and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! As we reflect on the past year, we feel privileged to be a part of your lives and look forward to a very healthy and happy 2022! Dr. Swapna Menon…
With Invisalign, there’s no need to research orthodontists and find yet another treatment provider for your dental care. You can get Invisalign from your dentist here at White Oak Family Dental. This means you won’t need to fill out more paperwork for a new provider and you won’t need to worry about facilitating communication between…