Dental Articles
5 Ways to Help Your Child Enjoy the Dentist
It is common for children to dislike going to see the dentist. This feeling may have developed from the stories they’ve heard, because they had a bad experience, or simply because they don’t like new environments. Dental tools, the big lights, the big chair, shots and...
Toothpaste and a Toothbrush: The Perfect Pair
Why should you use a toothpaste when brushing your teeth? Some people even ask if toothpaste is not dangerous to our health because it contains soap. Just what is in a toothpaste that helps to keep our mouth clean? Let’s find out… Brushing your teeth using toothpaste...
Do You Have Bleeding Gums?
Bleeding gums should not be ignored, as they can indicate a serious oral condition or in rare cases, a serious blood disorder. Gums bleed because of insufficient plaque removal. The germs found in plaque attack the healthy tissue around the teeth and cause the gums to...
Advice From Dr. Voyles: Floss, Floss, Floss!
Advice From Dr. Voyles: Floss, Floss, Floss! Flossing helps remove food particles and plaque between teeth that cannot be removed by brushing. It also helps prevent cavities and gum disease. Plaque that is not eliminated through brushing can harden into tartar or...
Visiting the Dentist While Pregnant
A pregnant woman usually never forgets an ob-gyn appointment, but visiting the dentist while pregnant can easily get put on the back burner. Some don’t even bother to see a dentist during their pregnancy. A dental checkup is important and safe during pregnancy. This...
7 Tips to Take Charge of Your Oral Health
Maintaining your own oral health is not difficult, time-consuming or expensive. It is actually very easy. Here are 7 tips to follow that will keep your mouth healthy. Brush. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, ensuring you do it correctly, is one of the most...
Nitrous Oxide: AKA “Laughing Gas”
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the sedation techniques used by dentists to relax a patient during a dental treatment. Discovered by Humphrey Davy in 1771, it is simply a gas that you inhale. Used for children and adults, it is a safe and effective sedative agent. It...
A Dental Crown Vs. A Dental Bridge
Dentists use the term “restorative dentistry” when replacing damaged or missing teeth. This includes dental implants, crowns and bridges; all of which aim to restore your natural smile and prevent dental health issues in the future. Like dentures, crowns and bridges...
Protecting Your Teeth with Dental Sealants
A dental sealant is a white, plastic material that covers the furrows and pits of your molars to prevent decay and cavities. Children can have sealants placed on to their permanent molars once they come in, which is usually around the age 6 or 7. They can be applied...
A Highly Satisfied Patient of Voyles Family Dental
One of our new patient's named Tressa, gave us this wonderful review after being very happy with the care she received from Voyles Family Dental. The two days before she was seen, Tressa was having unbearable tooth pain. Her regular dentist was not able to do an...