Dental Insurance is a money benefit Dental insurance isn't really insurance – money to cover the cost of a loss. Dental Insurance is a money benefit – that used to be a benefit provided by an employer- to help their … Continued
General Teeth Maintenance
What is Periodontal Maintenance?
Periodontal Maintenance Therapy So you had to have a 'Deep Cleaning'. Your Dental Hygienist had to anesthetize (numb) your teeth and gums in order to remove calculus (tartar) below and above your gumline. There was also some diseased gum tissue … Continued
What Do Dental Hygienists Do?
Dental Hygienists are Preventive Specialists As part of patient care services, dental hygienists may: perform oral health care assessments that include reviewing patients' health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, taking and recording blood pressure and oral periodontal disease evaluations. … Continued
Bleeding Gums
"I always have bleeding gums when I clean my teeth" Many people seem to think this is 'ok', to have your gums bleed on a regular basis. Bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease. Let me give you an … Continued
Healthy Gums
What do Healthy Gums look like? Consider your gums' relationship to your teeth to that of a tree and grass. The grass must be kept healthy in order to maintain the dirt surrounding the roots of the tree. If the … Continued
Make that Smile Bright!
Bringing bright and happy smiles to faces in Loveland and surrounding areas. Spring is just around the corner. Call Cheryl Redmond now for appointments: 970-214-8420 Cheryl Redmond, RDH Independent Dental Hygenist
Six Great Reasons to See Your Dental Hygienist
Why do I need to visit the Dental Hygienist? 1. Overall Health – Researchers have found that gum disease is associated with other health problems such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Likewise pregnant women are at risk for delivering pre-term … Continued
Periodonitis – Gum Disease – Pyoria
Periodontitis Gingivitis left untreated can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins 'poop' produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums. The toxins stimulate a chronic (constant) inflammatory response in which the … Continued
Dental Fitness and Spa
You can have that Bright Smile. At Dental Fitness and Spa you are not just another number, we give you a more peaceful and relaxing experience, and individualized one-on-one personal care. We take away the fears that the dentist office may … Continued
How often should the Dental Hygienist clean my teeth?
Dental Hygienist cleaning only twice a year? In the early 1950"s a popular television show was sponsored by a tooth brushing powder – Pepsodent. An advertising campaign touted having your teeth cleaned twice a year. Whether your gums are healthy or not, whether you … Continued