How To Help Your Child Prepare For Their First Visit To The Dentist

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

At Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group, we are happy to treat patients of all ages. In fact, there is nothing more special than when a young one visits our office for their first dental visit. There are many exciting events that happen during a child’s first year of life. Most parents are surprised to learn that along with the many visits to a pediatrician to check on the child’s growth, a visit to the dentist is important as well. Once the first tooth emerges, or around the time of the child’s first birthday, it is time to visit the dentist for the first time. If you are reading this and realizing your child has yet to visit the dentist, that is no problem at all because there is no time like the present to schedule an appointment.

A Quick Reminder…

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Patient Information, Pediatric Dentistry

When was the last time you visited our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, we encourage you to contact our office today to schedule an appointment. Routine dental care is imperative to not only your oral health’s success now and in the future, but also to your overall health. Delaying routine care increases your risk of developing serious dental conditions. Read on to learn more about the importance of routine dental care.

We Are A Family Dental Practice

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Patient Information

Did you know that we can see and treat your entire family? At Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group, we are happy to treat patients of all ages. While we do offer specialized treatments, such as those for jaw development, we are also able to treat any of your general dentistry needs. We know that life is busy, especially for families. There seem to be countless work obligations, events to attend with children and family, as well as social outings with friends, not to mention the neverending chores at home. Some days, there never seems to be a minute to rest. Although we all lead busy lives, it is still important to make your oral health a priority and schedule routine oral hygiene examination appointments for you and your family.

A Friendly Reminder

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Patient Information

It’s hard to believe that we are already in the second month of 2023! Time sure does seem to fly by, especially when you are busy. Did we recommend a dental treatment for you or a loved one during your last visit, but you have yet to schedule your appointment? We know that the past few months have been extremely busy, especially with the holidays, but now is the perfect time to schedule any recommended treatments. Even if we did not recommend a treatment, we encourage you to schedule your next routine hygiene examination appointment for you or your family members. Delaying dental treatments and routine appointments can have lasting effects on your oral health.

Tell Your Friends And Family!

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Jaw Development Treatment, Restorative Dentistry

Patients like you are the heart of our practice. We are thankful every day that we are able to serve, help, and improve the lives of our patients. It is our goal in the new year to see more patients like you. If you have a friend or family member looking for a new dental home, it would mean so much to us if you share this email or contact them with information about our practice. Continue reading to learn more about what we feel makes our practice so special.

Learn More About Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

Do you get anxious about visiting the dentist? Have your feelings kept you from getting the dental care you need? It is not uncommon for patients to experience some nervousness when visiting the dentist. In fact, more than 75% of adults have some form of dental anxiety, so you are not alone in your feelings. Delaying routine dental care can lead to serious oral health complications in the future, not to mention that it can also cause complications with your overall health. Postponing needed care can cause significant problems and the need for additional treatments. Dr. Gray has a solution to help you ease your fears and get the dental care you need and deserve — sedation dentistry.

The Superhero Dental Treatment – Let’s Save Your Tooth!

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry, Patient Information

Dr. Ian Gray’s main goal is to save his patients’ natural teeth. When teeth have experienced severe decay or trauma, one way to save them is with root canal therapy. Many people have unrealistic ideas of what a root canal treatment consists of due to the way the procedure is depicted in television and movies. In reality, root canal therapy is an extremely important treatment that helps eliminate discomfort while saving a patient’s natural tooth. We want to explain more about this treatment so our patients understand how it can impact the future of their oral health.

Are You Suffering From This Common Dental Disease?

Dr. Ian Gray, General Dentistry

When most patients visit the dentist their main concerns are typically the state of their teeth and if their teeth are experiencing any decay. While caring about the health of your teeth is wonderful, there is another part of the mouth that can also become extremely damaged and need extensive treatment — your gums. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, occurs when the gums become irritated and infected. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to severe complications with your oral health such as tooth loss.