Do you notice blood on your floss or in your spit after you brush? This can be a common symptom for many people. . While you do not need to break into a panic if you spot blood in your sink, it is a clear sign that you should take steps to improve your oral hygiene. Here, top Arkansas dentists Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren discuss what you should do if your gums become inflamed.
While most dental offices incorporate X-rays into their dental examinations, not all practices are as committed to updating their technology like Porter Dental Health Clinic. Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren utilize digital X-ray equipment to best assess the health of their patients’ mouths and provide superior care. In this blog, they discuss why having digital X-ray capabilities is so beneficial for their patients.
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding, a condition that affects 1 in 10 adults and nearly twice as many children. A large percentage of people with bruxism are unaware that they have this issue since it only occurs while they sleep. If you have reason to suspect you may have bruxism, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren of Porter Dental Health Clinic encourage you to read this blog to help you make a correct diagnosis and receive the care you need to protect your teeth.
Although the dentists at Porter Dental Health Clinic hope that you go your whole life without requiring emergency dental care, the reality is that accidents and injuries do happen from time to time. In these situations, it’s important to seek prompt care from a dentist you can trust. To ensure you are prepared, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren have written this helpful blog.
You already know that brushing and flossing are key components to maintaining a healthy, attractive smile. What you may not give as much consideration to is certain habits that can harm your teeth. To help you out, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren of Porter Dental Health Clinic review some of the most harmful habits for your teeth. Don’t allow any of these unnecessary activities to undermine your daily efforts to achieve a great smile:
Whether you have moved to a new community or you are feeling underwhelmed with the care provided by your current dentist, it may be time to find a new dentist. In this blog, two of Arkansas’s most respected dentists — Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren — explain what you should look for when choosing a new dentist.
If you have missing teeth or your teeth are actively decaying, you may be at the point where you have started to consider dentures. Dentures are a great solution for restoring the aesthetics and functionality of your mouth in an affordable manner. Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren have helped many patients in and around Hot Springs, Arkansas to transform their mouths with dentures. In this blog, they discuss some of the denture options they offer to their patients:
At Porter Dental Health Clinic, patients often ask what they should be doing to prevent teeth discoloration. The truth is that maintaining a pearly white smile takes work. A good amount of staining can be avoided if you are willing to make some moderate lifestyle adjustments. Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren offer the following tips for keeping your teeth white:
Temporomandibular joint disorder, better known as TMJ, is a common condition that affects over 10 million Americans. If you have TMJ, you probably experience frequent pain or soreness in your jaw joint or muscles that control the jaw. Dr. Lance Porter, DDS and Dr. Will Warren, DDS, regularly treat patients with TMJ, helping to find ways to alleviate the discomfort associated with the disorder. Among their suggestions are:
The best way to help your kids to have healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime is to instill proper dental hygiene habits at a young age. Unfortunately, getting children to brush on their own is not always easy. To make this activity more fun for your kids, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren offer the following suggestions:
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