Mouthwash Breakdown: What Type is Best for You?
Dental Care Tips, General DentistryIt may seem like all mouthwashes are pretty much the same, but there are distinct differences among the various types available. Dentists recommend therapeutic mouthwashes that contain active ingredients to keep your mouth healthy. How do you…
Dental Visits During Pregnancy: Safe and Recommended
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CarePregnancy is a busy time for the mother-to-be! There are birthing classes, baby showers, nesting, and lots of doctors appointments. In addition to the OB appointments, expecting moms should also add one more appointment to the list—a dental…
What Do Dental X-Rays Really Tell Us?
General Dentistry, Preventive CareDuring a regularly scheduled cleaning, dental hygienists and dentists work together to assess the health of your teeth and mouth. While this visual exam is a great start, it doesn’t give the complete picture of your dental health. That’s…
Tips to Calm Your Dental Anxieties
Dental Care Tips, General DentistryGoing to the dentist causes a great deal of anxiety for many people. Maybe you don’t care for the smell and feel of a dental cleaning or maybe you’re concerned about what the dentist will find during your visit. At Vacendak Dentistry we…
February is Children’s Dental Health Month!
General Dentistry, Pediatric DentistryGood oral health habits start early, which is why dental organizations across the country join together in February to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month. Tooth decay can begin at any age, so it’s important to teach your children how…
What Exactly is Gum Disease?
Dental Care Tips, General DentistryYou’ve probably heard about gum disease on television commercials and at your bi-annual dental cleanings, and you know it isn’t a good thing. But what exactly is gum disease? Let’s dig a little deeper into this common dental problem.
What…
Tooth Care Gifts for All Ages
Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareGive the gift of healthy teeth this holiday season! Dental care gifts are something that everyone can use and enjoy, and there are plenty of options above and beyond the standard toothbrush and toothpaste. Whether your gift recipient has baby…
What’s New in Dentistry?
General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Pediatric DentistryJust like with other medical fields, new innovations are constantly being made in dentistry. Advances in screenings, treatments and products allow dentists to catch problems earlier and take care of them in a manner that is more effective and…
5 Great Alternatives to Traditional Floss
Dental Care Tips, General DentistryFlossing is a crucial part of your overall dental care. It removes bacteria that forms between the teeth, helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. However, despite the clear advantages of daily flossing, many people avoid it. A recent…
Helping Children Stay Mouth-Healthy
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive Care February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Starting good oral hygiene early ensures that a child’s teeth and gums remain healthy as they grow up.A child’s primary teeth, which people sometimes call baby teeth, are just as…
COVID-19 Update:
General Dentistry, Office NewsUPDATED: Sept. 1, 2020To Our Wonderful Patients,We are happy to announce Vacendak Dentistry is open again, with some slight modifications to our processes! We have missed seeing your smiles and appreciated your patience as we all…
New Year, New Mouth
Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Preventive Care With the new year here, you’ve probably already decided your New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like us, you may focus on improving your health in the new year. Just don’t forget the importance of improving oral health habits at the…