Perks of an Electric Toothbrush

Are you looking for a better way to clean your teeth? An electric toothbrush may be a great option for you and your oral health. Our southern Missouri dentist always encourages any oral care tool that gets our patients excited about their oral care. Here at Access Dental & Dentures, we want to point out some of the benefits of brushing with an electric toothbrush!

Cleans Better

With a number of rotations and movements, an electric toothbrush can deeply scrub the surface of the tooth. While a manual brush only cleans as much as you make the toothbrush move, an electric moves on its own battery power. With a variety of moments, from spinning to side to side, your tooth will get cleaned from every angle possible.

Fun Technology

The technology offers great benefits for a proper clean. Many electric toothbrushes have a timer built in, to ensure your brush your teeth for the recommended two minute duration. Another feature some of the electric models contains is a sensor to ensure you are applying the right amount of pressure for the right clean. A newer model even lets you know when your teeth are thoroughly cleaned.

Control your Power

The rotation speed can be adjusted on most electric toothbrush brands, giving you the power when it comes to your teeth. The brush can adapt to sensitive teeth by simply lowering the rotation speed when brushing, on most models.

Make it Fun

Whether you are trying to get your child excited about brushing his or her teeth or adding a little more fun for yourself, an electric toothbrush can do just that! Bring that excitement back onto your oral care routine!

It's Easy

With the electric toothbrush making the movements, all the operator is required to do is move the brush over the tooth surface. No back and forth and scrubbing is needed with an electric toothbrush. For a better clean with less effort, consider an electric toothbrush today!

Now you know some of the perks of using an electric toothbrush, you know what to add to your Christmas wish list! If you're thinking of a good gift to give your family, an electric toothbrush is a great gift idea! It's a fun way to promote oral care and get your family excited about their oral health!

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Dental Care Tips for the Busy Holiday Season

It's officially the holiday season! This time of year a number of families are traveling to visit friends and family or maybe sneaking in a little family getaway. Either way, you'll likely be traveling this holiday season. Our southern Missouri dentist understands this time of year is busy but that's no excuse to let your oral care slide. Access Dental & Dentures has provided a few tips for keeping the focus on your oral care routine this holiday season.

Pack Small

There are a number of miniature oral hygiene items that take up less room when traveling. If it is not convenient, it may slip your mind or just take up too much room in your bag. A foldable toothbrush, a miniature tube of toothpaste, and a small bottle of mouthwash can easily fit in your suitcase or travel bag. If it is inconvenient, you may choose to leave it at home.

Keep Brush Dry

If your travel plans allow, try to let your toothbrush air out between uses. A moist brush in an enclosed space makes the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria. If you do have to keep your toothbrush enclosed, remember to wash your case and brush as soon as you get back home, to help eliminate bacteria build up.

Be Prepared

While no one plans to misplace luggage, try to be prepared when traveling over the holidays. Keep a spare toothbrush on you when traveling, that way you are never caught off guard. If your travel plans include a flight, keep a toothbrush in your carry-on bag as well as your checked bag, to ensure you arrive at your destination prepared.

Chew Gum

While it may be hard to brush your teeth throughout the day when traveling, sugar-free gum can help keep your tooth surface free of debris and plaque build up. Drinking green tea can also help to protect your teeth throughout the day.

Thoroughly Clean

Eating a gourmet feast, snacking with friends and family, and stuffing yourself with pumpkin pie are all things that remind us of Thanksgiving. All of these activities can wreak havoc on your mouth. Each morning and at the end of each night, ensure you perform a deep clean on your teeth and mouth. Brush at least twice a day, floss once a day, and use mouthwash after every brushing for a clean and healthy smile.

Eat Healthily

While it may be difficult to resist during the holiday feast, try to eat a well-balanced meal when possible over the weekend. In particular, try to limit your sugar intake this Thanksgiving. The sugar found in snacks and treats can promote bacteria growth, which can lead to tooth decay.

Now that you know how to better maintain your oral care while traveling, you're ready to pack your bags and hit the road! As your Springfield, MO dentist, we love to hear about your holiday travels. Next time you visit our dentist, be sure to tell us all about your exciting travels with friends and family! And don't forget to pack your toothbrush and floss!

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office          Osage Beach Office      Mountain Grove Office
(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447        (573) 348-1466                       (417) 926-1160
1701 West Sunshine      416 S. Bishop Ave.  4320 Osage Beach Pkwy       921 N. Main St.

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401     Osage Beach, MO. 65065       Mountain Grove

❤️STORIES FROM OUR VETERAN DENTAL CARE EVENT!💙

We were honored to offer a FREE veteran dental clinic on Veterans Day (11/12) this year at our Springfield, Missouri dentist clinic. We had such a great turn out for this event! It was an honor to get to know some of our local veterans and even more interesting to hear their stories! We thought it would be a great chance to share some of these stories from our local veterans with you. Take a look below to learn about just a few of the remarkable people our Access Dental & Dental staff were blessed to meet during our veterans event.

Meet Mr. Robert. He is a Marine that served from '74 to '81. He states he joined "for an adventure" He worked on helicopters and went to school so he could teach others to do it also. He had 2 other brothers that were also Marines. One in Vietnam, one stationed in Japan. He is originally from the Ozarks. He learned about us from his daughter via Facebook.

Mr. Robert

This man is amazing. Proud to serve Mr. Good. Heavy Equipment Operator US Army. Two duties - first Iraq and second to Afghanistan which he was wounded. His unit was attacked by an improvised explosive device.
He served from June 2006 two weeks after he graduated HS to Dec 2012 -4 months after his injury.
The one thing he will never forget is when his unit got home his commander announced welcome home 94th Engineers and a curtain raised for him to see everyone's family friends and to hear the cheers. He said he would never forget that moment.

Mr. Good

Please meet Henry. Henry served 8 hrs in the Air Force in Germany and Japan. He was involved with work on the Space Shuttle. That is so cool!

Henry

Meet Tom. He is an Army vet that was drafted for Vietnam. He learned about us from the American Legion post 639.

Tom

This is Ron. He was in the Navy for 2 yrs in N Vietnam and ended up trapped 90 miles behind DMZ lines. He was shot in the stomach by a 50 cal and was proud to show that scar.
Robert served from '62 to '68 in the Army National Guard and was mostly stateside. He was part of the invasion during the Missile Crisis of Cuba.

Ron

This is Marvin. He served 7.5 years in the Air Force in Vietnam, Thailand and was also assigned Presidential duty on AirForce 1 under Nixon, Ford and Carter.

Marvin

Now that you've heard some of these stories - you get a glimpse of the kind of greatness we saw on November 12th at our veterans dental care event. Our southern Missouri dentist had the great pleasure of helping some local veterans with their oral care near Springfield, MO earlier this week. Let's all take a moment to honor those who've given so much for our great country and our freedoms! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office          Osage Beach Office      Mountain Grove Office
(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447        (573) 348-1466                       (417) 926-1160
1701 West Sunshine      416 S. Bishop Ave.  4320 Osage Beach Pkwy       921 N. Main St.

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401     Osage Beach, MO. 65065       Mountain Grove

Quick Tips for Infant Oral Care

As a new parent, oral care may be the last thing on your mind. Our dentist near Springfield, MO knows this is a busy time for you and your little but oral care is important for your baby. Even before your child has teeth, you can start a good oral care routine. Placing an importance on cleaning teeth can help promote healthy oral care from the start. Take a look below to learn some quick (because we know you're busy) tips for your child's oral care!

Start Them Young

Even before your child's teeth come in, it's important to clean his or her mouth. Wipe off the gums with a warm washcloth or gauze after each feeding. There are also small soft rubbery devices that fit over the parent's finger to help cleanse your baby's gums. It's never too early to get started cleaning your child's gums and teeth!

Care for Teeth from the Start

After your child's teeth come in, start taking care of them with an oral care routine right away. Many times parents think baby teeth aren't important because they will just fall out... but it's a great way to start promoting proper oral care at a young age and help to prevent gingivitis. These teeth actually are important because improve spacing for the permanent teeth to come through.

Quick Teething Tips

A child who has teeth emerging through the gum surface may be fussier than normal, due to the pain (hang in there parents, this too shall pass). Having a teething toy or teething ring handy can help alleviate this pain for your child. Freezing a wet washrag is another great teething solution if you don't have a teething toy on hand. There are also numbing ointments available for teething children. It's best to help your child reach a comfortable level when his or her teeth are popping through the surface.

Visit Access Dental & Dentures

Your child should visit a dentist within the first year of life. The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend a baby get his or her first dental exam within six months of the first tooth emerging. This is a great opportunity for your child to get used to the dentist and helps promote proper oral care, even at a young age. Contact our southern Missouri dentist to schedule your child's first appointment today. Here at Access Dental And Dentures, we LOVE kids. Sometimes a dentist gets a bag sigma, but we're here to prove to you and your child that it isn't the case when you visit us! Give us a call at 877-DENTIST to get your child's appointment on the books! We look forward to seeing you and your little one soon!

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office          Osage Beach Office      Mountain Grove Office
(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447        (573) 348-1466                       (417) 926-1160
1701 West Sunshine      416 S. Bishop Ave.  4320 Osage Beach Pkwy       921 N. Main St.

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401     Osage Beach, MO. 65065       Mountain Grove