Welcome to my site! My name is Verity. I work as a receptionist in a dentist office. Every day for the past 20 years, I have come in to the office, worked on paperwork, and greeted patients. I love my job, because it has helped me meet a lot of really wonderful people. I have seen families grow up! But an added benefit from my job is that I have also picked up some small information about dentistry. I'm not one of the dentists, but I do know quite a bit about simple procedures and basic dental hygiene. Hopefully this blog can teach you something, but remember to always consult with your actual dentist for real professional advice!
About Verity Longpar
Improving Your Smile? 3 Ways To Manage Having Braces As An Adult
29 June 2017
You've always associated getting braces as something that happens to kids and teenagers. Yet, you now have an opportunity to finally improve your smile. Today, many adults are choosing to get braces to reduce the effect that an improper bite or gaps between their teeth have on their oral health. As you prepare to improve your smile, use these tips to make orthodontic treatment fit seamlessly into your life. Plan For Your Appointments
Keeping Canker Sore Pain At Bay
6 June 2017
When it comes to oral health, canker sores represent a fairly innocuous problem. Yet that doesn't mean that they can't still cause you a good deal of pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to reduce the ill effects of a canker sore. If you would like to learn more about some simple home remedies, read on. This article will introduce you to three relief inducing and inexpensive ways to alleviate a canker sore.
How to Take Care of Your Teeth & Gums While Hiking or Camping
27 February 2017
When you do not have access to a bathroom, simple, everyday tasks like brushing your teeth can be challenging. This is especially true when you are camping, hiking or when you simply do not have many opportunities to visit a bathroom. Under these circumstances, you may need to use different strategies for taking care of your oral hygiene. Tips for Basic Oral Hygiene Bring a travel toothbrush and toothpaste with you.
5 Little Ways You Could Be Harming Your Bone Graft
24 February 2017
If you had to get a bone graft before getting a dental implant, and the graft doesn't seem to be doing too well, check to ensure you're not accidentally causing the problem yourself. Bone grafts are very sensitive right after surgery (of course), and what seems like a little thing to you can be a big problem for the graft. Take a look at this list of things you might have done; if you recognize any of them, change your behavior immediately.
Understanding Some Facts About Oral Sutures
27 January 2017
Oral surgeries sometimes need to be completed and the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is one that commonly needs to be completed. Some people have a great deal of anxiety about oral operations. This is a natural and normal concern. One of the main concerns that elicits a feeling of fear is the idea that the surgical area can bleed for some time. Bleeding is normal for the first 24 to 48 hours.