Skipping routine dental visits can put more than the health of your smile at risk. Read Advantage Dental from DentaQuest's most recent blog to learn four common issues that dental exams can reveal.
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4 Things That can Happen if You Don't See a Dentist
#Fall is here and with it comes so many reasons to smile!
It's hard to believe that the end of the year is quickly approaching, and for many insurance providers, dental benefits expire at the end of the year. Don't let your benefits go to waste. Make your oral health a priority this season. Schedule your family's routine dental appointments today!
Did you know, regular preventive dental care — both at home and at your dentist’s office — not only improves your oral and overall health, but it also saves you money? Preventive care today can reduce the need for more costly procedures in the future. #SelfImprovementMonth
Know the power of a healthy smile ✨ #SelfImprovementMonth
Before the pandemic, community outreach teams spent thousands of hours delivering oral health care outside of traditional dental practice settings. Since March, many programs that bring dental care into schools and communities have been suspended throughout the country.
A recent article from The New York Times featuring our affiliate in Oregon, Advantage Dental from DentaQuest, emphasizes how access to care affects students.
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School Closures Cut a Critical Line to Dental Care for Poor Students
Did you know, crisp fruits and raw vegetables like apples, carrots and celery, help clean plaque from teeth and freshen breath? Reach for something fresh for your afternoon snack. 🍎 🥕 🥦 #FruitandVegetableMonth
As many as 1/3 of adults NEVER floss their teeth! Flossing is the only way to clean between your teeth and prevent cavities from forming in those hard to reach areas. Children and adults should floss daily to maintain a healthy smile.
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Dental Hygienist, Chelsea Weber of Louisville, always goes above and beyond for the practice and her patients. She loves being a dental hygienist and it shows in everything she does. Chelsea particularly enjoys that she can be a positive influence in people’s lives, even if it is just with a friendly smile or the reassurance they need that day.
We are thankful for Chelsea and her dedication to our mission: To improve the oral health of all.
#DentalHygieneMonth #RDH #ShareYourWhy
Patient and employee health and safety remain our highest priority. Find out what measures are in place to ensure we are delivering care in the safest way possible - http://kentucky.dental/cms/
We dedicate time each October to give back to the communities we live in and serve. Continuing on our mission: To improve the oral health of all, we will be donating oral hygiene kits to local service organizations across the state. Stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look from our team!
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Did you know, the number one chronic childhood disease is tooth decay? If left untreated, tooth decay can negatively impact children's ability to eat, speak and learn. The good news is, cavities can be prevented through routine care and proper dental hygiene.
Contact your local practice to schedule your child's preventive dental exam, today!
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The average person only brushes their teeth between 45 and 70 seconds each time, a fraction of the recommended two minutes.
To prevent cavities, children and adults should brush for a full two minutes both in the morning and before bed. It's important to start good dental hygiene habits at an early age to maintain a healthy smile for life.
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Mo Caries, the evilest, grossest cavity-causing germ around, attempts to attack healthy smiles and eat holes in teeth by hiding in the mouths of children! Watch as Tiffany, a Dental Hygienist, and her fellow, smile saving friends show how you can keep germs like Mo away by taking care of your teeth and gums.
Visit the Advantage Dental from DentaQuest Kids' Smile Zone for more tips, tricks, videos and activities to help our cast of characters, including Ima Flossin' and Don T. Bite, defeat oral health nemeses, like Mo Caries. — https://dentaque.st/KidsZoneAD.
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Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Susmitha Koti is passionate about prevention. In fact, that is exactly what lead her to a career at our affiliated practices in Oregon, Advantage Dental from DentaQuest.
Dr. Koti's dental career spans more than eight years in varied roles from dental assistant to state dental director. Her diverse experience has taught her a lot. What stands out is the importance of getting ahead of the pain and suffering created by cavities which can only be done by working to prevent them.
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Still enjoying your Halloween goodies? When rummaging through your stash, reach for chocolate. It doesn't stress your smile like taffy, caramel, or other hard, sticky candies typically do.
After treating yourself, brushing is best, but drinking plenty of water to wash away leftover sugar can also reduce your risk for cavities if you're in a pinch.
Today is #NationalBrushDay! Al Brush and Mindy Fresh are here reminding you to brush your teeth for two minutes this morning, and again for two minutes before bed to avoid any "tooth-hurty".
This duo often joins Ima Flossin and Don T. Bite on their adventures to stop the evil Mo Caries. When they're not fighting cavity-causing plaque, they enjoy hanging out by the sink-hole… they are truly the perfect pair.
Visit Advantage Dental from DentaQuest's Kids Smile Zone for more healthy smile tips from our team - https://dentaque.st/KidsZoneAD!
This Halloween, protect your family's wickedly cute smiles from the harmful effects of sugary seasonal treats by taking time as a family to brush and floss after enjoying your trick-or-treating stash! 🧛 🍬 🍭 🍫
Our Dental Hygienists are making a difference one smile at a time. #DentalHygieneMonth
Our goal is to have positive patient experiences with every interaction we have, with no exceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Everyone was very nice and all my questions we answered. I felt protected from COVID-19 with all the safety precautions they had set up. I have been to this location many times, and all those times everyone was nice helpful and I felt very respected. They had done a great job cleaning my teeth and I definitely recommend Advantage Dental."
Visit our website to learn what we are doing to ensure patient and employee health and safety with each appointment — https://www.advantagedental.com/covid-19-notice.
New year, new smile!
Advantage Dental Oral Health Center shares a few small steps you can take to improve your oral health this year - https://bit.ly/3pSdVZn.
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Katie Munoz, Lead Dental Assistant, began her career with us ten years ago. While she has fulfilled many vital roles in her practice from operations to patient care, her favorite is serving patients in her rural community.
Make a difference as a Dental Assistant at an Advantage Dental affiliated practice. Search career opportunities - https://dentaque.st/3op4GiX.
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We recognize that oral health care is not “one-size-fits-all”. We believe each person should have a personalized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and overall health goals.
This year, let us give you the tools to achieve great oral health and a smile you can’t stop showing off.
Bring on 2021! ✨
As a reminder, all practice locations and administrative support offices are closed Friday, January 1, 2021. We will return to business as usual on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Looking for activities to keep your kids busy? How about a fun experiment using common household ingredients to reinforce the importance of good oral health? Parents, you might learn a thing or two, too!
Check out the Advantage Dental from DentaQuest Kids' Smile Zone for free, fun and educational activity downloads, videos, coloring sheets and more - https://bit.ly/3mAX7nw.
Fluoride is proven to help prevent cavities. It is found most commonly in toothpaste and mouthwash, and in many communities throughout the country, it is added to city water supplies.
If your community does not provide fluoridated water, ask your dentist for alternative in-office and at-home fluoride treatments to protect your smile.
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Do you know when a toothache is considered an emergency? If pain or discomfort cannot be controlled by over-the-counter medication, it's time to call the dentist.
It's outcomes like this that really make our jobs worthwhile! We are grateful for the opportunities we have to make a positive impact on our patient's lives by creating healthy smiles.
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Happy #PatientRecognitionWeek ! Thank you to our patients, who allow us the opportunity of partnership and help us serve our mission: To improve the oral health of all. Our team is grateful for each patient we treat and the confident smiles we can help create!
Are you familiar with who is in your dental team? Check out the different roles of a dental team and how they work together to support good oral health in the latest blog from our affiliates, Advantage Dental Oral Health Center - https://bit.ly/3628KhY.
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4 Types of Dental Professionals You'll Meet at the Dental Practice
We aren't born with bad, cavity-causing bacteria. Children's first exposure usually comes from mom and dad. Parents should maintain good oral health practices and avoid doing things that could spread oral bacteria to small children.
Learn more about common interactions that could put your child at risk in this blog from Advantage Dental Oral Health Center - https://bit.ly/3p9MBFS.
