When it comes to visits with various healthcare providers, you may experience the situation in which you think of things to mention or ask about only after leaving the appointment. Having a checklist can be helpful in preventing those #facepalm moments. Below are the things that we recommend you check through at your next dental […]
Many people accept x-rays as a fact of life when it comes to consistent dental visits. Others question their necessity or fear negative consequences from them. We covered the safety of dental x-rays in a previous blog that you can read here. In this blog, we’ll explain why they are so important. X-rays Enable Early […]
We’ve got bad news for you. There is not one foolproof way to get your kids to brush their teeth. We do have some good tips and information about it that could help you establish your kids in a healthy oral hygiene routine. Obviously, you know your child better than we do. Some children comply […]
The short answer is yes. This blog is the long answer. Many people are hesitant to invest in an electric toothbrush. For some, it seems too expensive. For others, it is simply difficult to change a lifelong habit. Almost every electric toothbrush user will tell you that once you switch, you will never want to […]
There are many different categories within the realm of dental treatment. In our opinion, the most important category is PREVENTIVE dentistry. At Timberlake Dental, we are committed to practicing conservative and preventive dentistry. We believe those two go hand in hand. In order to be as conservative as possible, we need to help each and […]
Let’s talk about flossing. We know. No one wants to floss. Recent statistics show that Americans can be roughly divided into thirds when it comes to flossing habits. Just under 1/3 of the population floss every day. Just over 1/3 of the population floss sometimes. And the rest admit to never flossing. Never. That hurts […]
Spring has sprung! This time of year is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. Trees are budding, and flowers are in bloom. Most people are familiar with the concept of spring-cleaning. We clean out our closets and our flowerbeds. We throw out things we do not use anymore. Obviously, spring-cleaning carries with it […]
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Best Day Ever The day you get your braces off should be the best day ever. After months, maybe even years, of hiding your metal mouth and constantly digging food out of the brackets and wires, you will feel a newfound sense of freedom and won’t be able to pass a […]
