Hallelujah! The kids are headed back to school! The summer was great, but let’s be real–everyone needs a routine.
Speaking of routine—there are some routine steps parents should take to ensure that their children enjoy healthy and beautiful smiles throughout the school year. Read on to learn about these important steps.
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth? Now, you can drastically improve your smile using a minimally invasive procedure. With porcelain veneers in Goode, your cosmetic imperfections will instantly be hidden while your teeth become shapelier, more proportionate, and whiter. While they are effective, many remain hesitant to choose them because it does involve permanently altering your teeth. However, when compared to veneers of the past, more of the tooth’s structure remains intact. Prior to making the commitment, Dr. Ronald Hendricksen understands that you are concerned with how long they will last. To promote their longevity, there are several things you can do.
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Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Maybe you have developed tooth sensitivity or they have become loose and you cannot seem to find the cause? You could be suffering from periodontal disease (gum disease). It is estimated that over half of adults in the United States have a form of the infection. While it is easily treatable in the early stages, if you do not receive prompt care, it will cause irreversible damage. Not to mention, it can negatively impact your overall health, increasing your risk for cardiovascular disease and several other serious medical conditions. To protect your oral health and well-being, Dr. Ronald Hendricksen offers complete periodontal disease treatment in Goode.
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Oh my aching head! How many times have you said that to yourself? If you suffer from persistent headaches or migraines, then the solution may be in your mouth. The American Gut Project recently conducted a study that points to a connection between oral bacteria and migraines. Read on to find out more about this research and how your dentist in Bedford, VA, Dr. Hendricksen, can help prevent your headaches.
The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of food allergies. As National Food Allergy Month, it helps spotlights the seriousness of food allergies. However, while awareness is raised to the health complications of food allergies, there is often one area that is overlooked. Food allergies can have a significant impact on oral health, increasing the risk for tooth decay and bleeding gums. As your dentist in Bedford, VA, Dr. Ronald Hendricksen wants to help promote your dental health while living with food allergies.
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You remember that song from school, right? The one that goes “Your shin bone’s connected to your knee bone, your knee bone’s connected to your thigh bone,” and so on? Well, even kids know from that song that everything in the body is connected – and that includes your smile. In this post, the team at Hendricksen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, your premier dentist in Goode, explains how diabetes impacts your smile, and how keeping your blood sugar levels under control can help maintain a healthier dental status.
We’ve all done it a time or two or more. With lightening speed, we push the brush back and forth a few times across our teeth and once that minty taste appears, we rinse and head for the door. It may be hard to admit, but some of us have even dragged our toothbrushes into the shower in an attempt to multitask our daily cleaning ritual. There is an old saying, ‘you get what you pay for,’ and it couldn’t be any truer in the case of oral hygiene. You will definitely be left holding the dental bill if you shortchange yourself on caring for your teeth. Your family dentist in Goode, Dr. Hendricksen, wants to partner with you so that proper oral care is something you will be smiling about for years to come.
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People cut corners all the time – eating unhealthy snacks on the go, drinking sugary energy drinks instead of sleeping enough, and not brushing and flossing as much as they should. In today’s busy world, many men and women just don’t have enough time to take care of themselves – and their teeth – properly. But, when you don’t take good care of your teeth, it could lead to major health issues. Aside from long-term ramifications like heart disease, you could end up in your dentist’s chair needing root canal therapy in Goode, all as a result of tooth decay. Fortunately for you, the team at Hendricksen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry have tips on how to prevent tooth decay and the need for a subsequent root canal.
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The fact that every hospital has an emergency room should tell you something about the need for urgent care. When you have an urgent medical need, it’s nice to know there’s an emergency room open 24/7. But what should you do in case of a dental emergency? Unfortunately, most hospital emergency rooms are not staffed or equipped to handle an urgent dental need. That’s when you should call Goode same day emergency dentist Dr. Hendricksen. At Hendricksen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we are here to help you or a family member when you have any kind of dental emergency.
You’re so excited because you’re finally going to get your missing teeth back. After years of uncomfortable eating and awkward speaking, you’ll be able to fully smile again. Dr. Ron Hendricksen has already explained to you why dental implants in Goode are so effective and how they are the best way to restore your missing teeth; that part you completely understand. He tells you that the procedure starts with a minor surgery where the titanium roots will actually be placed into your jaw. Your only question is, what should you expect after that? (more…)
