Arista Dental Clinic Blog
How to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist
May 12, 2021
One of the best ways to make sure your child has a healthy smile for life is by establishing a dental home. That means creating a trusting relationship between your child and your family dentist and making sure visits to the dentist are fun and educational.
Keeping Up With Dental Health in the Summer
May 5, 2021
Summertime is a great time. The days are longer, we spend more time outside, the kids are out of school, and many of us take trips with family and friends. With all the changes in your routine during the summer, it might be easy to let dental care become less of a priority. Here are a few tips from your dental team to keep you smiling all summer long.
We Respect Your Busy Schedule
April 28, 2021
If we're honest with ourselves, we know that visiting the dentist is not high on your list of favorite activities. As much as we love dentistry and caring for smiles, we know the general public doesn't quite share our passion. That's why we do everything we can to make sure we provide dental care in a way that respects your busy schedule.
What Is TMJ and How Can a Dentist Help?
April 21, 2021
The temporomandibular joints are the joints on either side of your head that connect your jaw to your skull and allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, and speak. Because it can move in many different directions, these joints are some of the most complex in your body.
What You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
April 13, 2021
Teeth grinding is when you clench your jaw closed and grind your teeth together, whether consciously or unconsciously. Teeth grinding is called bruxism by dentists, and it can cause damage, discomfort and pain.
What Are Mouthguards?
April 6, 2021
There are two categories of mouthguards with two different purposes that you can get from your dentist. Mouthguards for sports are intended to prevent injury. Mouthguards worn while sleeping are intended to prevent problems associated with teeth grinding or other bite problems.
Emergency Dental Care
March 30, 2021
Even if you take excellent care of your teeth and mouth, sometimes an unforeseen incident could put you in need of emergency dental care. Whether the culprit for your emergency is an injury, a rogue popcorn kernel, or just a mystery toothache, our dental clinic is here for you in an emergency.
Your Intro to Dental Implants
March 22, 2021
Dental implants are the latest and greatest in dental technology that allows dentist to replace missing teeth permanently. You may know that implants can replace teeth and are used in complete smile reconstructions and makeovers. But you may also not be sure exactly what dental implants are, and how they work.
We Respect the Schedules of Our Working Patients
March 15, 2021
We know the majority of our patients work during the middle of the day. You may not work 9 to 5 exactly (maybe you work 8 to 4) but chances are that in the middle of the day, your employer or clients expect you to be at work or available. That's why we do our best to offer teeth cleaning appointments that fit your work schedule.
Signs of a Cavity
March 7, 2021
Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are still surprised when we tell them they have a cavity! That's because many cavities, especially early on, do not cause tooth pain and may not be visible to the untrained eye.