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When Was Your Last Dental Cleaning?
May 15th, 2012
You water the garden three times a week, you change your car’s oil every three months, and you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors once a year. Your teeth need to see your dentist on a regular schedule, too.
While daily oral hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings at our office ensure your teeth are treated to a deeper level of cleaning. We recommend for most of our patients to have a checkup at least every six months. In addition to a thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth, these regular visits help us detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. During your visit, we’ll check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. We’ll also check old fillings and restorations, as these can wear away over time from constant chewing, grinding, or clenching.
If you are predisposed to oral diseases, you may need to visit our office more often than every six months. Factors at play in these diseases include age, pregnancy, tobacco use, medical conditions (such as diabetes, dry mouth, or HIV infection), along with how well you take care of your teeth on a daily basis.
Make sure your teeth get the professional attention they deserve – If you’re overdue for your next cleaning, check with our office to schedule an appointment!
Patient question: “What should I expect during my first visit?”
May 7th, 2012
Thanks for the question. Your first visit typically includes an x-ray that allows us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.
The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with us, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Please let us know if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Please also let us know about any changes in your health or medications. This information will us select the most safe and effective method of treatment path for you.
Have any more questions about your first visit? Please give us a call!
Our office contains a caring and enthusiastic staff, comfortable reception area, and coffee bar with water and juice options. During treatment, we provide blankets, pillows, ear phones, and warm towels. We do whatever we can to make your stay with us comfortable.
Contact our Houston dental office today to book your complimentary consultation today.
May marks National Teen Self-Esteem Month, from Drs. Rayburn & Hilliard
May 2nd, 2012
At Rayburn & Hilliard DDS, we know image is everything. May happens to be National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.
We know one of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a visit to our office. Has your child visited our Houston office in the past six months for his or her regular check-up? We invite you to give us a call to book your appointment!
Going Mobile with Drs. Rayburn & Hilliard
April 23rd, 2012
Drs. Rayburn & Hilliard and our team have some exciting news for you. We have a new mobile site for our patients on-the-go! No matter where you are…work, school, traveling or shopping at the mall, you will be able to access our website with speed and ease to request or change an appointment, make a payment, refer a patient or simply connect with us on social media. You will even be able to dial the office right from the site on your phone, all with a single touch.
The next time you are on-the-go, we don’t want you to feel disconnected. Access our account with your iPhone, iPad, Droid, or the smart phone of your choice and see how we look, and most of all to stay connected!
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