When we started Soothing Dental in 2016, our goal was to provide the best dental care possible to our patients. What we found out quickly thereafter was that a great patient experience is only possible by having an efficient set of operational tools and a great team needless to say.…
Things you need to know about oral Cancer Have you ever been screened for oral cancer? More than 48,000 Americans are diagnosed each year according to Oral Cancer Foundation. The good news is that if oral cancer is caught in its early stages, it has a very high…
Preventive dentistry emphasizes the importance of ongoing hygiene procedures and daily practices to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases and conditions. Effective preventive dentistry combines at-home oral care by patients with chairside treatments and counseling by dental professionals. For example, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends a…
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Everyday, minerals are added to and lost from the tooth’s enamel layer through two processes: remineralization and demineralization. Minerals are lost (demineralization) from a tooth’s enamel layer when acids formed from plaque bacteria and sugars in…
Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Americans suffer tooth loss, mostly due to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. Dental implants are replacement…
If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. Between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear. For those suffering with dental anxiety, it typically manifests through higher stress levels and nervousness experienced at or around dental visits.…
If you've ever moved or changed job you are likely to have dealt with the issue of finding a new dentist. The normal channels are to ask friends and colleagues, check Yelp or even check your insurance company's website. None of these channels ensure that the dentist that…
Data and data analysis defines a big part of what we do in Soothing Dental. We try to help our patients by providing the best dental and oral care possible. We study our patients to understand what factors impact their oral health; and as a part of that,…
I wanted to thank all of our patients for their enormous support. We appreciate the homemade cookies and the kind words that you say about us on social networks. Since we started Soothing Dental last year, we have grown so rapidly that our first priority has become expanding our team. I…
Many dentists do a great job explaining issues they find in patients' mouths. However, it's not always easy to understand or quantify the overall health of your mouth, especially when different priorities of treatment are recommended. That's why we are introducing the Dental Score to translate difficult technical dental terms into…
