If you’ve ever visited Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated‘s blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well.…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, determines the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an insignificant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated, we don’t do things that…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? With Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated, it may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
At Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated, we know how inconvenient missing teeth can be. Today’s article focuses on missing teeth their impact on and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When…
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone. Even individuals who practice impeccable oral hygiene can suffer from the condition. Bad breath, known as halitosis, can result from poor oral hygiene or underlying health issues. At Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated, we offer personalized treatments to address the root cause and restore fresh breath for our…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the best to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…