Hello, I am Dr. Louis Berges. Have you had braces, an implant, or a crown or bridge in the past? If so, I would be willing to bet the goopy impression material was most likely high on the list of one of the most unpleasant parts of the process. With that being said, did you […]
During your professional dental cleaning at Hughes & Hughes Family Dentistry, your registered dental hygienist is your gum health specialist. We remove that yucky biofilm (plaque) and hardened biofilm known as calculus. Your dental hygienist will also assess your gum health by doing something called a periodontal evaluation or probing. We use a small ruler […]
Hey everyone, it’s Lisa, your friendly Registered Dental Hygienist. Let’s talk about something you may or may not have been asked by your dentist or hygienist. Do your gums bleed when you brush and/or floss? If yes, then you have GUM DISEASE! Now, don’t panic – let’s talk. Your mouth contains BILLIONS, yes billions, of […]
Hello, I am Sonya, a Registered Dental Hygienist with Hughes and Hughes Family Dentistry. Every milestone is exciting and your child’s first tooth is no exception. But when is it time to take your little one for his first dental visit? While dental care should start at home as soon as that first tooth erupts, […]
Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? How did you imagine the process would play out? If you’re like most people, you’re picturing hours upon hours of time spent back in the dentist chair, spread out over multiple sessions. It may come as a surprise to you then, that this process for teeth […]
Your dentist has told you that you have gingivitis. What do you do next? Take this seriously—gingivitis is curable. However, it can progress to periodontitis, which presents a much more serious health risk. Brush for at least two minutes at least two times per day Floss between every tooth once a day Use an anti-microbial […]
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