Information Booklets are available at the front desk!

Here are a few examples:

At-Home Teeth Bleaching

Brushing & Flossing

  • Why brush and floss?
  • Illustrated, step-by-step brush and floss guidelines
  • Dental aids: interdental brushes, floss holders, electric toothbrushes, oral irrigators
  • Tips for healthy teeth

Treating Periodontal Disease

  • Mouth anatomy, plaque, calculus, gingivitis, and periodontitis
  • Treatment options and hygiene tips
  • Scaling and planning
  • Flap surgery, gingivectomy, and osseous surgery
  • Bone and soft tissue grafts, guided tissue regeneration

Bridges

  • Bridge functions
  • Conventional and Maryland bridges
  • Preparation and fittings
  • Bridge care and cleaning

Crowns (also called caps)

  • When a crown is needed
  • Crown types: metal, tooth colored, and combination

Scaling & Root Planing

  • Healthy versus infected gums
  • Probing, scaling and planning
  • Tips for correct brushing and flossing tooth-colored, combination
  • Treatment procedures
  • When to call the dentist

Your Child’s Teeth

  • The importance of brushing and flossing
  • Fluoride and sealants
  • Problems to watch for
  • When to call the dentist
  • The tooth chart

Sealants

  • Sealant benefits for children
  • Common questions addressed
  • The three-step application procedure
  • Follow-upcare; tips for healthy teeth

Teeth Grinding

  • Anatomy of tooth damage from grinding
  • Treatment options
  • Mouth guard care and cleaning