Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Topics
General Clinical
- Are you accepting new patients?
- At what age should I bring my child to the dentist?
- Do you use "laughing gas"?
- Do you sedate patients?
- Do you extract wisdom teeth?
- Why should I get dental x-rays?
- Why should I get braces?
- Should I use mouthwash?
- What kind of toothpaste do you recommend?
- Is tongue piercing and other oral piercing harmful?
- I have diabetes — does that impact my oral health?
- I have been told I need antibiotics prior to dental care — why?
- What causes cold sores and how can they be treated?
Teeth Whitening
- How does professional whitening differ from over-the-counter (OTC) products I can buy?
- Is tooth whitening safe?
- Are there any side effects associated with tooth whitening?
- Are there any contraindications associated with tooth whitening?
- How long does tooth whitening take?
- How long does tooth whitening last?
Pediatric Dentistry
- How can I care for my baby's gums?
- How do I care for my baby when they are teething?
- What should I do about thumb/finger or pacifier sucking?
- When should I start brushing my child's teeth?
- What is baby bottle tooth decay?
- Should children floss?
- What role does nutrition play in healthy dental development?
- How much fluoride does my child need?
- How can I prepare my child for their first trip to the dentist?
- Are X-rays of baby teeth necessary?
- What are dental sealants?
- What is the right time for braces and how long do they have to stay on?
- Can antibiotics stain my child's teeth?
- Does mouth breathing affect the formation of teeth?
- Should children wear mouthguards when playing sports?
- Why does my child have bad breath?
- What if my child has a tooth knocked out?
- I have an infant — what should I give them to drink that will not harm their teeth?
Periodontal Disease
- What is periodontal (gum) disease?
- What are the risk factors for Periodontal disease?
- What are the warning signs of Periodontal disease?
- What if I do not get treatment for my gum disease?
- How do I prevent gum disease?
Oral Cancer
- What is oral cancer?
- Who is at risk for oral cancer?
- What are the possible signs and symptoms of oral cancer?
- How can oral cancer be prevented?
- How is oral cancer treated?
