Sciota, Pennsylvania
Your twice-yearly dental visits are more than just cleanings and exams — they’re an opportunity for our Sciota family dentist to check in on your overall health and address any questions or concerns you may have about your oral care.
Today, we’re sharing a list of frequently asked questions from our patients to help you consider what to ask during your next dental visit.
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How can I improve my oral health?
The benefit of visits to our Sciota dentist’s office every six months is that our dental team will examine your teeth and mouth and can regularly monitor for any issues that may pop up between appointments. If you’ve maintained a strong oral hygiene regimen at home, chances are high that your appointment with us will be brief with no issues. But if you’re interested in improving your oral health further, ask us for suggestions. We can tailor our recommendations based on what we find during your exam.
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Should I use mouthwash?
While mouthwash should never be expected to replace brushing and flossing, one that is approved by the American Dental Association can certainly boost your oral health.
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How can I prevent gum disease?
Gum disease in some form — from gingivitis to periodontitis — is, unfortunately, very common among American adults. Be sure to ask our family dentist in Sciota about anything you can do in addition to brushing and flossing that will help you prevent gum disease.
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How can I avoid tooth discoloration?
Many times, our teeth become stained because of exposure to food and beverages we enjoy, such as coffee, tea, red wine, dark sodas, tomato sauces, dark berries and chocolate. To prevent tooth discoloration, we may recommend dietary adjustments, improved brushing techniques or cosmetic treatments like professional tooth whitening.
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Should I consider any specific dental treatments or procedures?
At Quiet Valley Dental, we offer preventative and restorative treatments to protect and improve your oral health and smile. While most people associate dentist’s offices with routine teeth cleaning and checkups, be sure to ask us about other available treatments, such as orthodontics and night guards.
Family dentist in Sciota, PA
We love when our patients have questions because that means they’re invested in their oral health. Be sure to keep a list of any questions or concerns you may have and bring it with you to your next routine visit to our Sciota office. If you need to book an appointment, or if you have questions that need immediate answers, call Quiet Valley Dental at (570) 865-7850, or reach out to us online.
