What dental services do you provide?
We at Winning Smiles do our best to provide you with a variety of dental services such as Invisalign, orthodontics, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, emergency care.
Do you see pediatric patients?
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Do you offer late appointments?
Yes, we offer late appointments to accommodate our patients who can not comply with other dental customary hours. We at Winning Smiles also offer saturday appointments.
For more information on our hours, visit our about us section.
Personal Care
How often should I have dental exam and cleaning?
You should have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year, though your dentist may recommend more frequent visits. Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. During these visits, your teeth are cleaned and checked for cavities. Additionally, there are many other things that are checked and monitored to help detect, prevent, and maintain your dental health.
How often should I brush?
Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.
How often should I floss?
Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.
What can I do to prevent bad breath?
Practice good oral hygiene. Brush at least twice a day with an ADA approved fluoride toothpaste and toothbrush. Floss daily to remove food debris and plaque from in between the teeth and under the gumline. Brush or use a tongue scraper to clean the tongue and reach the back areas. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. If you wear dentures or removable bridges, clean them thoroughly and place them back in your mouth in the morning. Stop smoking or chewing tobacco so you won't build up nasty bacteria. Drink water frequently because water will help keep your mouth moist and wash away bacteria. Use mouthwash or rinses alleviate bad breath. Ask the doctor about which mouthwash or rinse to use. Finally, meet us when your get some time out - Winning Smiles Dental Studio.
Emergencies
What do we do if we break a tooth?
If you fall down and break a tooth, try to cover the broken tooth with wax or a well-chewed piece of sugarless gum. This protects it from cold or hot items which may hurt it. If the tooth is loose, be careful not to chew on it. If the tooth is not in its normal position, push it gently in place. Take some pain medicine such as Tylenol to get rid of pain. If your lip or gum has been cut, use Vaseline over the cut and see the dentist as soon as possible.
What do we do if our tooth is knocked out?
If you have an accident and your adult tooth, including the root, is knocked out, your dentist may be able to put it back in the socket. So save and clean tooth carefully with water or saliva from your mouth. Don't try to scrape the "skin" off the root. Put the tooth in a glass of milk. If you don't have milk, put the tooth in your mouth, next to your cheek. Meet us(Winning Smiles Dental Studio) within one hour.
