We all have habits that we need to break. Unfortunately, some habits or poor oral health choices can have severe and lasting consequences for your teeth. I recently had the opportunity to share 5 things I would never do as a dentist on my social media pages. I think this information is so important that I wanted to share it with you as well, in case you missed the posts. Click above to watch the short video and learn more.

5 Things I Would Never Do As a Dentist

From time to time, I see patients who have made a poor choice that has led to a problem with their oral health. I wanted to share the 5 things I would never do as a dentist:

1. Never Use Teeth As A Tool

• If you need to open something quickly, it can be tempting to use your teeth as a tool to open the package. This is a horrible idea and can damage your tooth enamel. Take the extra time to find a pair of scissors and open the package properly. You should also never open any type of bottle, including a beer bottle, with your teeth.

2. No Activated Charcoal

• While using activated charcoal products may lead to whiter teeth, they are too abrasive for your teeth. You will damage your tooth enamel and be left with extremely sensitive teeth.

3. No DIY Dentistry

• If you are looking to straighten your teeth, please visit a professional who will regularly evaluate your progress. Programs such as Smile Direct Club and other direct-to-consumer products are not effective, can be harmful to your oral health, and are a waste of your hard-earned money.

4. Don’t Miss Cleaning Appointments

• Routine dental care is a must to ensure that you have excellent oral health throughout your lifetime. It is also especially important not to ignore an obvious problem with your teeth, gums, or mouth.

5. No Whitening Toothpaste

• These products really don’t do anything effective for your teeth. If you are interested in whitening your teeth, spend the money on professional treatments. I offer a number of whitening treatments that will offer beautiful and lasting results.

If you have any questions about anything mentioned above, or you need to schedule an appointment for an oral hygiene examination or recommended treatment, be sure to contact my office located in Cincinnati, OH, and a member of my team will be happy to help!

Although Cincinnati had one of the warmest winters to date, we could not be happier that spring has arrived. Many people love the spring because they take advantage of the popular term “spring cleaning” and make an attempt to refresh the inside and outside of their home. Several in-depth and lengthy cleaning and organization tasks are added to the list to be sure that your home is ready to enjoy this summer. Your home is not the only area in your life that can benefit from “spring cleaning”. Your teeth can benefit as well. Regular dental care is a must to ensure that your oral health is in the best possible shape.

Importance of Regular Oral Hygiene Examinations

Regular dental visits are a necessity. Even if you are diligent with your oral hygiene routine and have excellent oral health, regular visits to our office are a must. Similar to deep cleaning your house during “spring cleaning”, we thoroughly clean the teeth, removing any lingering plaque and bacteria from between the teeth, on the surface of the teeth, and along the gumline. We also inspect the teeth and mouth for signs of decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.

Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Unfortunately, some people are of the opinion that they only need to visit the dentist when they are experiencing a problem. That is the worst thing you can do! Avoiding routine dental care allows problems in the mouth to continue to progress and worsen. Dental problems do not heal on their own and will continue to worsen until you receive dental intervention. When regular dental care is a priority, we are able to be proactive, spot any problem areas in the mouth in the early stages, and treat the problem immediately before a more involved treatment is needed.

If it has been some time since your last oral hygiene examination and cleaning, we would love to see you! As mentioned above, now is a great time to schedule your appointment so you can enjoy the upcoming summer worry free! Be sure to contact our office, which is located in Cincinnati, OH, to schedule an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Patients, like you, are the heart of my practice. I am thankful every day that I am able to serve, help, and improve the lives of my patients. Whether you are a regular patient or it has been awhile since your last visit, I want to help you get the dental care you need. If you have a friend or loved one who would be interested in learning more about my practice and what makes it unique, be sure to share our website or contact information. I am honored when our patients want to refer their friends and family because they are so pleased with the level of care my team and I provide. Continue reading to learn more about what makes my practice so special.

Life-Changing Dental Care

If you are new to our practice or are looking for a new dental home, I would love to welcome you to my dental family. One of my goals is to help my patients see a version of their best selves when they think about the appearance and state of their oral health. My team and I are passionate about helping our patients achieve healthy mouths with the use of cosmetic, reconstructive, and life-changing dentistry. If you have been a long-time patient, then you know how committed we are to not only your comfort, but also to creating smiles that will last a lifetime. If you are a new patient, or even an existing patient, be sure to visit our Facebook and Instagram pages, where we are happy to share exciting news and dental transformations.

We Love to Welcome New Patients

As mentioned above, if you have a friend or family member who is dissatisfied with the quality of dental care they have been receiving, our team would be honored to welcome them to our practice. Be sure to share this blog and have them call my office located in Cincinnati, OH, today to schedule an appointment. If you are interested in learning more about the many treatments we can provide, be sure to visit our website: velledental.com. Just a friendly reminder that, if you haven’t been in for a hygiene examination in some time, now is the perfect time for a visit. In fact, you and your referral can visit together! My team and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Patients like you are the heart of our practice. Our goal is to help each of our patients achieve a comprehensively healthy mouth by providing the highest level of dental care and exceptional service. We are thankful every day that we are able to serve, help, and improve the lives of our patients like you. It means the world to us when our patients share their experiences. Continue reading for a review from one of our patients and learn more about what we feel makes our practice so special.

Hear From a Patient Like You!

Our patients mean the world to us. We do everything we can and will stop at nothing to make the changes needed to improve the lives of our patients. Our patients always come first. Each day, when our team comes to work, we think about how thankful we are that we get to experience the transformation of our patients’ oral health. We have some patients whose lives have been forever changed following the treatment that we have been able to provide. We wanted to share some words from one of our patients about the care he received while in our office:

“Just left a long appointment where Dr. Bartish and several assistants missed their lunch hour to make sure they took really good care of me in the dentist’s chair – that’s really putting patients first. Top-notch dentistry, excellent atmosphere and people.”

It is our goal in the new year to see more patients like you. If you have a friend or family member who is unsatisfied with the quality of dental care they have been receiving and is looking for a new dental home, we would love to welcome them to our dental family. Be sure to share this information with them so they can call our office located in Cincinnati, OH today to schedule an appointment. Just a friendly reminder that, if you haven’t been in for a hygiene examination in some time, now is the perfect time for a visit. In fact, you and your referral can visit together! It is the perfect activity to start off 2023! We look forward to seeing you soon!