Category: Your Dental Health

Early last year, the team at Woodstock General & Implant Dentistry held our first You 2.0 Ultimate Makeover Contest. This contest was open to residents of the local community who were in desperate need of dental work. Dr. Claudia Patch chose Anastacia Franklin as the winner after listening to her compelling story. Dr. Patch decided to hold this contest because she has a passion for giving back to her community. Your oral health affects almost every aspect of your overall…
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Gum disease is more prevalent than most people think – recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that roughly one-half of American adults suffer from some form of these conditions. Periodontal (or gum) disease is an infection caused by the bacteria found in plaque and is responsible for more than just inflamed and tender gums. Left untreated, gum disease can negatively affect your overall health in many ways. Though periodontal disease starts off in an…
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If you’re afraid of making that dreaded trip the dentist’s office, you’re not alone. Phobias and anxieties stemming from the thought of visiting the dentist plague roughly 1 in 5 people. With such a large percentage of people letting this fear affect their dental and overall well being, it begs the question; why exactly do people feel so uncomfortable about going to the dentist? For some people, it may have something to with past painful experiences at the dentist. Baby…
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As parents, we all know that routine visits to the doctor are crucial to the development of healthy and happy children. It’s easy to focus on all of the booster shots and physicals, but your child’s oral health is just as important to maintain as everything else and should not go ignored as they age. Don’t just assume that visits to the dentist can wait until your child has a full mouth of teeth; in fact, it’s recommended that you…
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Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist are crucial in keeping a healthy smile. However, when people are afraid, they don’t go often enough, and some people refuse to go at all. The British Dental Health Foundation surveyed people who didn’t see a dentist on a routine basis. The foundation asked why they didn’t go. The primary reason for 36% of responders was fear! So why specifically are people afraid to go to the dentist? Some people are…
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Fear of going to the dentist is a far more common problem than most people think. Dental anxiety and phobia have been estimated to afflict between 9%-15% of Americans, or roughly 30 to 40 million people. Too many people have come to associate the dentist with unwelcoming environments, painful drills, and large needles. Letting fear of the dentist leads you to put off necessary dental work, which is a bad idea in the short and long term. Painful infections and…
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Wisdom teeth removal has become one of the most common dental procedures in the world. Nearly 85% of adults have had theirs removed to protect their oral health. These “third molars” that form in our early teens and twenties often cause damage to surrounding teeth as they grow in. Even if they grow in cleanly, they can still attract bacteria that cause infection in the mouth. Waiting often makes the issue worse, so the best time for removal is sooner…
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As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. We strive to provide them with all the resources they need to live a fulfilling life. We also make sure that they understand the best ways to keep themselves healthy later in life. That’s why your child’s first trip to the dentist is so important. This first experience can impact the health and beauty of their smile for the rest of their life. Many adults don’t visit the dentist often…
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