As you get older, you’ll want to pay particular attention to your oral health. Knowing the problems that can crop up in your teeth as you reach this season of life will help you to keep your mouth, teeth, and gums as happy as possible. You wouldn’t want neglect of dental issues to keep you from having fun in your …
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, even harder than bone. It ranks 5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which means it is harder than steel, nickel, or iron. (By comparison, your fingernails have a hardness of 2 and your tooth dentin has a hardness of 3. (On the highest end of the spectrum is diamond, which ranks …
Have you ever put off scheduling a dentist appointment due to fear of getting treatment? Did you ever have a traumatic dental experience that has left you scarred for any future visits? Have people encouraged you to see a dentist, and you just can’t bring yourself to go? Do you have known dental issues, but you just can’t seem to …
Have you ever delayed your regular six-month dental checkup because nothing hurt? Do you use pain as an indicator of when you need to go to the dentist? Are you under the impression that if there was a problem with your teeth, you would know because it would hurt? If you had an issue with your teeth or gums that …
Have you ever delayed or canceled dental treatment due to lack of insurance? Is the thought of a regular six-month teeth cleaning completely foreign to you? Is your plan for dental treatment essentially to wait until there’s an emergency with your teeth to go to the dentist (and hope that emergency never happens)? Do you have a certain sinking feeling …
You’re probably pretty familiar with the general routine at your dentist appointment. Here in our Sarasota dental clinic, we’re proud to offer you high-quality service that always comes with a commitment to excellence. But no matter how good your dentist is, having optimal mouth health will always come down to a partnership with you and your dentist. In our last …
In our last blog, we looked at some of the things that your dentist can do for you that you can’t do for yourself. These are the reasons why you should always be sure to visit the dentist for your regular checkups. Here are three more. Cleaning teeth in places you can’t reach Ever wonder how the dentist gets into …
Welcome to the blog for Dr. Colkmire’s dental office in Sarasota, Florida! In this blog, you can expect to read our articles on keeping your mouth and teeth happy. Be sure to check back often for updates, news, and information that will be helpful to you. Almost everyone knows that it’s important to go to the dentist for regular checkups. …
