Sep
30
At its core, cosmetic dentistry is an art form. A dentist will need to combine art and science to create a beautiful smile that enhances a patient's appearance. At Greenway Dental Care, we are a modern dental practice that strives…
Sep
20
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH What is MI Paste™? MI Paste™ is a preventive topical treatment which contains Recaldent™. Recaldent™ is the given name for Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP). Can you see why they gave it a better…
Sep
13
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH You may have noticed that we sometimes take a few moments during your cleaning appointment to poke around your gums and then type something into the computer. Some of you may be wondering why we…
Sep
06
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH We got a new toy! Hey guys! I have to take a moment and use this blog to tell you about our exciting new piece of equipment at the office. We just got a digital…
Aug
31
A chipped tooth can happen to any patient. It's important to know what steps to take in order to protect your smile. At Greenway Dental Care, our team takes the time to employ patient education resources at every visit. We…
Aug
30
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH Toothbrushes have been around for a long time. Like, a really long time. In one form or another, they’ve been around for thousands of years, being mentioned in Chinese literature as early as 600 B.C. …
Aug
30
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH Does Your Toothbrush Look Like This? Your gums may be receding! As soon as I see that a patient has gum recession, the first question I ask is whether or not their toothbrush looks like…
Aug
19
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH Patients often tell us that they have sensitive teeth. This sensitivity can vary greatly. Sometimes they don't even notice it except during their cleaning. Sometimes they are only bothered by cold things here and there.…
Aug
12
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH A preprocedural rinse is exactly what it sounds like; a mouth rinse used before a procedure. In 2003, the CDC described preprocedural mouth rinses as antimicrobial mouth rinses used by patients before a dental procedure.…
Jul
24
Posted By: Amanda Banks, RDH Are you suffering from dry mouth? Most people who have dry mouth are well aware of it. They will tell us that they always feel the need to drink water, and even wake up in…