From an early age, our parents, guardians, and teachers tell us the importance of dental health and its benefits for our smiles and our bodies. We’re encouraged to always ask questions; however, when visiting the dental clinic, many of us hold back and let the dentist do their job without asking the questions that are on our minds. Asking the right questions will better understand what is needed to improve long-term health care. 

At Sheehan Dental, our incredible and dedicated team always welcomes patients to ask questions and have a vested interest in their oral health. Asking questions is the best way to start taking a more prominent role in your dental health. So, we have prepared a small list of the most commonly asked questions. Keep reading to get the answers that you’ve been searching for: 

How can I Improve my Dental Health?

Improving your dental health is an intricate process that requires time, care, and the help of a professional! read more

Healthy gums are critical for your teeth and your overall health and wellbeing. While it may be easy to overlook just how important they are when you are faced with hundreds of things to do during your everyday life, it’s essential that you take care of your gums now – rather than worrying about them later. Prevention is always better than needing to find a cure. Therefore, when you ask yourself how often you need to take the health of your gums into account, the answer should always be every day! 

Why Are Healthy Gums So Important? 

Many patients overlook the health of their gums. With an array of things going on in their life, including work, homelife, other injuries, etc., the gums may be at the top of the list of priorities, though they need to be. When was the last time you got a good look at them in the mirror or had them examined by your dentist? read more