Sunday, 3 May 2015

Oral Warning Signs Can Indicate Serious Medical Conditions

Regular dental exams not only help to decrease a patient's risk of oral diseases, such as cavities and periodontal (gum) disease, but they may also help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical conditions.
 
Dentists are able to assess a patient's overall oral health and may recognize symptoms of serious diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and eating disorders, which often manifest as signs and symptoms inside of the mouth. Click here to learn more.

Above article from KnowYourTeeth.com

Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com 

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Dental Visits are Important

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance in visiting the dentist.



Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Tongue Scrapers Offer An Option For Halitosis

How Tongue Scrapers Work
If you suffer from halitosis, or chronic bad breath, you’re probably looking for ways to help manage the problem. If so, consider a tongue scraper. They’re relatively inexpensive and available at most pharmacies. Tongue scrapers are often touted as the way to improve bad breath, but there is very little research to show that they are any more effective than simply brushing the tongue with your toothbrush as part of your toothbrushing routine.

Trying a tongue scraper can’t hurt, and they’re easy to use. Simply hold the scraper at the back of your tongue, and bring it forward, scraping gently but firmly along the tongue as you go.

Although tongue scrapers are harmless, you can probably prevent halitosis just as well by following a consistent oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing. And keep these points in mind as part of your daily oral hygiene plan:

  • Keep your toothbrush fresh. Be sure to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, even if you don’t have bad breath, but especially if you do.
  • Keep an extra brush at work. Keep a spare toothbrush and toothpaste at work so you can brush your teeth after lunch.
  • Drink plenty of water. Keeping your mouth moist helps minimize the amount of bacteria in your mouth that can cause bad breath.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Friday, 24 April 2015

Convenient Dental Care

Your Time is ValuableLifetime Family Dentistry
We want you to enjoy each visit, and part of that is making your appointments as convenient as possible. Our services are state-of-the-art and are efficient and effective, saving you both time and effort. You can be assured each family member will receive personalized care for his or her dental needs and goals. At Lifetime Family Dentistry, we have many ways that we care for you and your family.

Your Appointment
Our office will send you a confirmation text message or email to remind you about your appointment time.

Treatment for the Whole Family

Kids of all ages love us, so bring the whole family! We are always sensitive to every age group’s needs.

Same-Day Emergency Care
No one wants a dental emergency, but when one happens, we can see you the same day to take care of your pain.

Convenient Location
Dental Emergency Care Collinsville CT
We are conveniently located just a short drive from Route 44 Albany Turnpike and Route 202 Litchfield Turnpike.

Your Enjoyable Visit
To make your visit as comfortable as possible, we offer warm neck pillows and blankets and headphones to listen to soothing music. We also offer complimentary beverages before your visit.

New Patient Forms

It’s easy to just print them off and take your time to fill them out at home, where all of the information is at your fingertips.

A Complete Range of Financial Options (with or without insurance)
We make it easy to have every type of treatment you may need. With dental insurance, we file for you to ensure you receive all your benefits. We also accept credit cards, or you may chose one of our convenient in-house payment plans. We are conveniently located just a short drive from Route 44 Albany Turnpike and Route 202 Litchfield Turnpike.


Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com 
 

Wednesday, 22 April 2015