The American Dental Association and Madison Dental Group recommends two to four times a year depending upon your history.

This will vary with each individual case. Daily cleaning will help keep calculus formation to a minimum, but it won't completely prevent it. A professional cleaning is necessary to remove calculus and plaque from places your home care tools cannot reach. The intervals between visits may range from every few weeks to four times per year. Your periodontist will design a schedule that best fits your periodontal needs. See similar questions...

In our offices, we have you see the doctor first so that he or she can determine what type of cleaning appointment is best for you. We want to make sure you have had a thorough exam before any type of treatment is done. Also, during this appointment, areas of concern may be identified that need to be taken care of before you see the hygienist. See similar questions...

of patients will adapt to the appliance within 2-7 days. It will take a few days to adapt to having a device in your mouth during sleep. The appliance will not hurt the teeth. If your teeth are sore after initial use, Dr. Parker can easily adjust it for your comfort. See similar questions...

Getting braces put on your teeth does not hurt, and does not require Novocain injections or anything painful. For a full description of the process, read Braces Basics: When the Braces Go On. See similar questions...

Decay causes pain as the sensitive layers of your tooth become exposed, and the living parts of your tooth become infected and inflammed. Periocoronitis, is irritation of the gum partially covering a tooth which has not yet completely erupted into the mouth. This gum flap can easily provide a haven for bacteria when food or plaque become trapped underneath it. Consequently, the gum becomes irritated and swollen, and often can become difficult to open and close your mouth fully. See similar questions...

It will not hurt your teeth. Carbamide Peroxide penetrates the pores of your teeth and removes the stains that have been accumulated over the years. Whitening has been available for over a hundred years; and has been proven to be completely safe and effective. The process can cause some sensitivity. Usually it will dissipate in a day or two. If you already have sensitive teeth, we suggest using Sensodyne toothpaste. See similar questions...

Now is an especially important time to use our uniquely formulated products. Your Veterinarian scales under the pet’s gum-line and in most cases this area does not immediately seal back to your pet's teeth. By using PetzLife Oral care products you kill the bacteria that could enter directly into your pet's bloodstream. See similar questions...

YES, just like professional athletes have coaches & trainers, we must have a "coach" to let us know where our problem areas are in our mouth, i.e., if we are missing an area between our teeth when brushing or irrigating. See similar questions...

The goal of our hygienists is to help you maintain your good health and natural teeth. We are pleased to offer the most advanced technologies to each of our patients. See similar questions...