{"id":24,"date":"2017-05-10T23:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T23:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2017-07-12T14:55:56","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:55:56","slug":"feeding-hills-dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2017\/05\/10\/feeding-hills-dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeding Hills Dentist Prevents Problems for Healthy Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-537847926-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"When\u2019s the last time you visited your Feeding Hills dentist?\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-537847926-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-537847926-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-537847926-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-537847926.jpg 917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/>Every person deserves to enjoy a smile that looks great and functions properly. It\u2019s normal to think that maintaining great teeth and gums is as easy as brushing twice a day and flossing, but a lot of patients don\u2019t consider visiting their Feeding Hills dentist every six months to be a vital component of excellent dental care. Unfortunately, a lot of patients tend to skip their dental appointments for several reasons\u2014whether they simply don\u2019t have the time or they just don\u2019t feel like making the trip. But, Lifetime Dental strongly advises against missing your regular dental visits for the betterment of your health. Our dental office can provide you the preventive care and tools that you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy for <em>a lifetime<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sportsguards protect you and your family from dental emergencies!<\/h2>\n<p>Custom sportsguards are specialized devices that you wear over your teeth for protection against blows to the face and head. These are critical pieces of athletic equipment for anyone participating in a sport that involves heavy bodily contact, falling, or equipment. If you or a loved one plays football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, skateboarding, or even cycle you may need to consider getting a sportsguard to keep your smile safe. This is especially important if you have had prior dental work done or currently are undergoing dental treatments like traditional braces.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nightguards protect your teeth from grinding while you sleep (bruxism)!<\/h2>\n<p>Although there is no quick cure to bruxism, the condition can be managed. Thankfully, your helpful dentist can provide the professional support that you need to manage your teeth grinding habit. Lifetime Dental can provide a custom nightguard for patients that are having interruptions while sleeping or jaw pain when they get up in the morning. This can provide your jaw the cushioning that it really needs before your teeth become damaged or gnawed down.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fluoride strengthens your smile\u2019s protective layer: enamel!<\/h2>\n<p>Reducing your risk for developing cavities can be achieved with a quick, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/~\/media\/ADA\/Member%20Center\/FIles\/patient_72.ashx\" target=\"_blank\">topical fluoride treatment<\/a>. Typically, fluoride is for our younger patients, but we offer it to any patient who is considered high-risk for developing tooth decay. Again, it\u2019s a simple coat of a natural mineral that\u2019s applied to your teeth and further strengthens the enamel of your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dental sealants ward off cavities!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/meet-dr-michitti.html\">Dr. Frank A Michitti<\/a> and the rest of our team at Lifetime Dental work to prevent dental problems, not just repair them. Dental sealants are effective in preventing tooth decay and cavities. It can be difficult to remove dental bacteria and food from the intricate crevices of our back teeth. High-risk patients may be recommended to have a simple liquid sealant placed onto the surfaces of their teeth to further stabilize them. This can be done conveniently during your six-month checkup.<\/p>\n<h2>Visit Lifetime Dental for Quality Preventive Care<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to achieve a great smile and maintain it for the rest of your life, you should visit our office to get the quality preventive care you need. It\u2019s truly essential to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> today to schedule your next appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every person deserves to enjoy a smile that looks great and functions properly. 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