Preventive Dentistry Refresher

The dental appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue of Greenville Family Dentistry is a very important part of preventive dental care, but prevention starts at home. The most important preventive technique should be utilized every day which includes brushing and flossing at least twice a day (or after every meal) to reduce plaque. If plaque is left on the teeth, this can lead to periodontal disease and other dental complications.

Preventive measures include eating a healthy diet, visiting our dental office twice a year for routine checkups, practicing proper oral hygiene habits at home, and avoiding cigarettes and alcohol. Foods containing sugar can cause tooth decay. Instead, choose foods that are more beneficial to teeth, like cheese, fruit, nuts, and vegetables. Additionally, poor oral hygiene habits, as well as smoking and drinking, can negatively impact your oral health.

If you would like to discuss dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.greenvillefamilydentistrytx.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, call 903-455-6701.

Keep Your Smile Healthy During These Holidays

The holiday spread is on the table but you may be feeling a little anxious when it comes to indulging. The holidays are a time when all the dietary rules go out the window, which is fine for a day, but don’t make it a habit. To keep your smile and your waistline healthy and happy, Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry is here to help you make wiser choices.

When attending a party that you aren’t bringing a dish to, you can’t go wrong with the vegetable tray. Carrots are crunchy, firm, and full of water and help scrub your teeth like a natural toothbrush. Dairy products that usually make their way to the holiday table are cheese, and eggs, which are an excellent source of Vitamin D. There are plenty of treats out there to benefit your smile. Whatever you decide to consume, just be sure to brush after every meal!

If you would like to discuss dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visitwww.greenvillefamilydentistrytx.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, call 903-455-6701.

Anxiolysis

Dr. Christopher Emuedue and his staff have seen many patients struggle with some degree of dental anxiety.  The fear that arises for these patients with any dental appointment may be caused by a previous negative experience during a dental procedure.  Other patients have a sensitive gag reflex that always makes dental work dreadful.  Whatever the cause, our office offers anxiolysis to relax nervous patients and ease fears so necessary dental work is not delayed.

Anxiolysis is administered by taking a pill orally before the appointment. The medication is a light sedative, such as valium.  It will relax a patient during a procedure but still allow the patient to drive themselves home after the appointment. This sedation option is recommended for those with mild to moderate anxiety. The important thing is that our patients do not put off necessary dental work and expose themselves to further risk because of an anxiety.

To learn more about sedation options and all the services we provide, visit GreenvilleFamilyDentistryTX.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry, located at 7215 I-30, Suite B, Greenville, Texas, 75402, call 903-455-6701.

Flossing Properly

At the dental office of Dr. Christopher Emuedue, we want you and your family to continue healthy oral care routines at home. Regular flossing is essential to maintaining oral health and you should floss once a day, either before or after brushing. To get the most benefit out of flossing, remember these tips:

• Using a strand of dental floss about 18 inches long allows you to use a clean portion of floss between each tooth.


• Wrapping the ends of the floss around a finger on each of your hands gives you the best control.


• To floss, slide the floss between each tooth and rub the floss back and forth up until you reach your gums.


• Pushing at your gums too hard with floss can cause damage, and isn’t necessary to floss properly. Gently rub the floss up to one gum, then down and back up towards the other.


• As you move on to the next tooth, adjust the floss to expose an unused portion.


• Repeat this rubbing motion between each tooth and behind the back teeth.

 To learn more about flossing, oral hygiene, and all the services we provide, visit GreenvilleFamilyDentistryTX.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry, located at 7215 I-30, Suite B, Greenville, Texas, 75402, call 903-455-6701.

Tooth Extraction

When a tooth needs to be extracted a patient typically becomes anxious to complete the procedure and get it over with. Having a tooth pulled is sometimes necessary to remove decay or dental damage. Dr. Christopher Emuedue of Greenville Family Dentistry will discuss sedation options during a consultation and explain the entire process in detail to assure the patient is as comfortable as possible before, during, and after.

Teeth may be extracted to make room for orthodontics, or to remove a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. The most common type of extraction is wisdom teeth. This is because wisdom teeth can lead to infection. The procedure involves cutting the tooth and gently rocking it back-and-forth to loosen it from the jawbone. To ensure that the stitches don’t break after surgery, Dr. Emuedue will give you strict post-op instructions to follow once the procedure is complete.

If you have questions or concerns about tooth extraction, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.greenvillefamilydentistrytx.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, call 903-455-6701.

Pediatric Dentistry in Greenville, TX

It is important that your child visits the dentist before his or her first birthday. Doing so prevents dental disease and decay that might develop in the future. Additionally, visiting a pediatric dentist like Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry is beneficial to parents because Dr. Emuedue can educate them on proper oral hygiene for infants, toddlers, and children.

Cavities are most common in children, which is why it’s important to clean their gums with a moist cloth before teeth erupt to wash away harmful sugars. Children should maintain a healthy diet to fight against tooth decay, bad breath, and periodontal disease. Our dental team can answer any questions you may have about pediatric dental services and we assure to make you and your child as comfortable as possible during their oral health journey.

If you have questions or concerns about dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.greenvillefamilydentistrytx.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Emuedue at Greenville Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, call 903-455-6701.

Causes of Bleeding Gums

Do you see blood in the water when you spit out your toothpaste? If so, that’s a problem. Gingivitis, or inflamed gums, is a common ailment, but it’s an ailment all the same and requires treatment and preventive effort.

Sometimes, people’s gums can bleed if they are brushing too hard with a hard-bristled brush. But in most cases, bleeding is the result of infection. Bacteria are always growing in the mouth and are often beneficial or harmless, but they can easily grow out of control in the gum pockets if they have enough food. Bacteria produce plaque around the gum line, which hardens into tartar. Acid sticks to plaque and tartar, irritating the gums and causing them to bleed.

Some factors put people at greater risk: smoking, pregnancy, blood thinners, and dry mouth. The last one is a common medication side-effect. People in these situations need to be especially vigilant about their oral hygiene (remembering that brushing needs to be done consistently, but not too hard), and to come in regularly for professional cleanings.

Dr. Christopher Emuedue operates Greenville Family Dentistry at 7215 I-30, Suite B, Greenville, Texas, 75402. To schedule an appointment, call 903-455-6701 or visit GreenvilleFamilyDentistryTX.com and fill out a contact sheet.