The Dental Group at Polaris Blog

Though it seemed like spring weather would never come this year, our Polaris dentist and staff are happy to see the green grass and fresh blossoms.  Like you, we are ready for sunshine and fresh air to replenish the vitamin D we crave.  Vitamins are essential to your oral health, and vitamin D is no different.  Yet, it is a unique vitamin in how it works with our bodies.

Spring has sprung and our Polaris dentist and staff are ready to put away our winter coats and welcome the warmer weather and sunshine.  As we shed our layers of clothing and unbundle winter scarves, are you uncovering your best smile? Or does it need a little attention?  If you are gearing up for a spring event like graduation or a wedding, give our team a call.  We’ll make sure your smile is perfect for pictures and recorded special moments.

Ever wonder how others see you?  Do you exude confidence or timidness?  Do you have a welcoming persona or do you close yourself off to people?  Our body language says a lot about who we are, even when we don’t consciously think about it.  Besides how we present ourselves to others and our body language, Polaris dentist Dr. Young says our smiles tell a lot about us.

Halitosis is more than just morning breath.  It is a chronic, or persistent, bad odor that doesn’t go away with brushing alone.  Halitosis is a result of any number of oral problems.  If you suffer from chronic bad breath, you may have anxiety about mingling at your holiday parties this year.  The good news is that your Polaris dentist can help diagnose the cause of the odor and have you ready for face to face greetings in time for the celebrations.

Dr. Young, our Polaris dentist, often gets questions from concerned parents related to pacifiers and the way in which they might affect the overall oral health of a child.  The good news is that it is common for a young infant to use a pacifier; it brings comfort and soothes the child when they are so young.  The key to good oral health and pacifier use, however, is to promote a great dental routine from a young age so that as the child ages, and outgrows his or her pacifier, their teeth don’t pay the price.