Welcome to Affleck Dental

Welcome to Affleck Dental! We’re eager to give you a brief tour of our office. Let’s start outside.

 

 

 

Looks cozy, doesn’t it? We put a lot of effort into maintaining this homey, vintage building to preserve the charm of the neighborhood and to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Come on inside!

 

Our lobby is planned, furnished and decorated to be true to the building’s original style while providing a warm, relaxed, stress-free environment for your brief wait to see Dr. Affleck. Here our outgoing receptionist greets you and invites you to take it easy with a magazine in a comfortable chair.

This is what our exam rooms look like. Here Dr. Affleck will see you and perform a free consultation or whatever service brings you to our office today: dental hygiene, dentures, crowns, veneers, bridges, whitening or another of our many procedures. As you can see, it is well-lit and efficiently arranged so we can serve you without interruption. Its state-of-the-art tools and fixtures help us provide you with the best care possible. The design is relaxing and roomy, with plenty of space and seating so you can bring along a family member for support or to help make decisions about your dental care.

How to make brushing fun for kids!

Children who brush their teeth properly not only enjoy good dental health in childhood, but they establish habits early on that contribute to a lifelong well-being. So, how do you get children to brush correctly? Make it fun!

1.       Brush Side-By-Side: When the family consistently brushes their teeth together, it becomes part of their important daily ritual, giving children a sense of belonging and shared fun. Brushing side-by-side can also extend precious parent-child time.

2.       Track and Reward: A funny, motivational poster or calendar with places for stickers to commemorate each brushing can make a game out of oral hygiene. Posters can be handmade by the family, downloaded and printed for free, or purchased commercially. A healthy reward when the poster is full adds to the fun.

3.       Two Minute Tunes: Brushing time seems short when a child gets to listen to two minutes of their favorite music. You can sing a two-minute song, put on their favorite two-minute track or use a toothbrush or a free brushing timer app that plays two-minutes tunes. There’s even a Bluetooth-enabled brush available that plays music for them while it tracks oral hygiene for you and your dentist.

4.       Fun Tools: A toothbrush that seems more like a toy than a dental instrument can make brushing seem like playtime. Children can pick out a brush in their favorite color or they might select one shaped like their favorite character. And, toothpaste in their favorite flavor makes brushing as sweet as dessert.

For more tips on proper dental health for you and your children, call Affleck Dental!

Toothpaste Brands - Why Some are Better Than Others

The toothpaste aisle at the store can be rather daunting. Of all the toothpastes out there, which one should you choose? Or, are they all the same?

Which toothpaste is best for you depends entirely upon what you need. Flouride is the most important ingredient when a person needs extra help avoiding cavities. Fluoride not only hardens the important outer enamel layer of your teeth, but it can also restore it in the early stages of damage.

Other toothpaste characteristics you may want to consider are: whitening and tartar control. The ingredients in tartar control toothpaste reduce the amount of hard build-up that collects on your teeth. Too much tartar can harm your gums, which are important to the overall health of your teeth and mouth. And while the whiteness of your teeth doesn’t impact your health, many people find that white teeth make them more confident and able to smile in social settings.

Some people suffer from tooth sensitivity. If you’re one of those people, you may want to choose toothpaste that offers relief from tooth pain over long periods of use.

What about abrasiveness? Some toothpastes are “rougher” or “harsher” than others and can wear down the outer surface of your teeth, cause sensitivity or damage gums over time if used frequently. If this is a concern for you, look for toothpaste with baking soda, which cleans the teeth and gums more gently.

FREE Consultations

Congratulations! You’ve had all of your regular check-ups and your major dental issues have been handled. Now what? Or you’ve found a new dentist and you’re not sure what to ask for. What needs to be done and how will you know it?

Ask your dentist for a FREE consultation. At this appointment, you and your dentist will discuss your dental history and overall dental health. What work have you had done in the past? Are you experiencing any pain or discomfort now? As you share your concerns, he will be able to show you what options are available and answer all your questions about them.

Your dentist will also ask you how satisfied you are with your smile. Are you interested in restoring or enhancing your smile through cosmetic dentistry such as whitening, crowns, alignment or sculpting? Some cosmetic procedures can also tighten up the spaces between teeth or fill in gaps in your bite, making it easier to chew and easier for your teeth to resist cavities. Your dentist will be able to address your concerns and questions, and advise you on which treatments would be best for your unique wants and needs.

Your FREE consultation will also include some discussion on the likely costs of your procedures, taking into consideration your insurance coverage. Payment options will be discussed, so it is important to bring along any family member who makes financial decisions with you. When your free consultation is over, you and your family will have the confidence of knowing what procedures you need next, how they’ll impact you and how you’ll pay for them.