Pinkerton Dental Group Blog

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends flossing your teeth at least once a day to avoid dangerous oral health problems like interproximal cavities and gum disease. However, many people struggle to complete this step adequately. Whether it’s due to dexterity issues, schedule, or simply not liking the feeling of dental floss, it is often overlooked, to disastrous results. If you’re not a fan of flossing, but still want a healthy, beautiful smile, you may have heard of water flossing. Here’s what you need to know about this treatment, and why it could be the best thing you’ll ever do for your mouth!

Getting a dental crown, bridge, veneer, or other restoration often requires your dentist to create a detailed model of your teeth. Traditionally, this involved biting into a tray filled with impression material. Today, many dental practices use digital impression systems to capture highly detailed images of teeth and gums. But do digital impressions actually lead to better-fitting restorations? Let’s dive into it!

Over the years, you’ve likely heard at least a little about how certain nutrients help your smile. Almost everyone these days knows that calcium strengthens teeth, for example, as the fact has been widely publicized. Still, you likely weren’t aware that vitamin K2 can fortify your jawbone. This finding was only recently confirmed, so you’d do well to learn its details. With that said, keep reading to learn about vitamin K2, its oral health effects, and how to get more of it.

Our team at Pinkerton Dental Group is pleased to welcome you to our blog! Here, you will discover valuable insights into oral health, common dental services, and what you can expect as you work toward a healthier, happier, more radiant smile. Since we know you have options for dental care, we would like to take this opportunity to share a bit more about our team and office, so you feel right at home when you walk through our doors. Keep reading to discover why so many patients continue to choose us as their home for superior oral health.