{"id":23,"date":"2018-10-15T23:12:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T23:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2018-11-07T17:23:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T17:23:43","slug":"learn-5-essential-questions-ask-family-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/15\/learn-5-essential-questions-ask-family-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn 5 Essential Questions to Ask a Family Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\"An\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve been making it to your regular dental visits, congratulations! You\u2019re doing your part to stay committed to your long-term oral health. But it\u2019s worth keeping in mind that dental visits aren\u2019t just a time to sit back and relax as the dentist cleans and polishes your teeth. It\u2019s also an opportunity to get information straight from a reliable source when it comes to dental care.\r\n\r\nThe next time you visit, take a moment to learn about five questions that just might change the way you think about oral health.<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cAre My Gums Healthy?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nHaving healthy teeth is crucial to performing many daily functions. However, you can\u2019t let your gum health go by the wayside either. The gums are responsible for holding teeth in place in tandem with the alveolar bone, which surrounds the tooth root. Healthy teeth don\u2019t have much merit if unhealthy gums can\u2019t keep them held in place.\r\n\r\nBy asking the dentist about your gum health, you can confirm important facts, such as your current pocket depths and bleeding, which are direct indicators for gum disease.\r\n

\u201cDo I Need to Improve My Brushing and Flossing Technique?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nWhile most of us don\u2019t ask to be graded on our actions, asking the dentist about your at-home care is crucial to maintain good oral health in between visits. Not only is it a chance to learn if what you\u2019re currently doing is enough, you\u2019ll get to learn the best techniques from someone who\u2019s a professional on the subject!\r\n\r\nRegardless, chances are if you\u2019re visiting the dentist regularly, you probably don\u2019t have much to worry about. As long as you\u2019re brushing twice a day for at least two minutes with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily, drinking enough water and eating foods that promote good oral health, you\u2019re probably fine.\r\n

\u201cHow Can I Maximize My Dental Insurance?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nMost dental benefits go unused, according to a study conducted by the American Dental Association. Therefore, it\u2019s very important that you know what benefits you have left and schedule time with the dentist to make use of them. Many dental plans cover a majority of the cost for preventive treatments, so start with these and go from there.\r\n

\u201cDo You Have Recommendations for My Diet?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nOral health is more than brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist. It\u2019s also about drinking enough water, eating a balanced diet, and reducing your sugar intake and exposure. Discuss your diet with the dentist to ensure there\u2019s nothing else you could be doing based on your current risk to dental disease.\r\n

\u201cIs There Anything I Should Tell My Family Doctor?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nMany people don\u2019t think to tell their general practitioner how their dental visit went. However, dentists are capable of catching markers for systemic disease because many of them first appear in the mouth. For example, sign of malnutrition, blood disorders, acid reflux, untreated diabetes, eating disorders and even autoimmune diseases can all be noticed during your dental visit.\r\n\r\nGot a question we didn\u2019t cover? Schedule an appointment today!\r\n

About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Travis Cochell<\/a> earned his DMD degree from OSHU of Portland. Along with honing his skills to provide the best dental care possible, Dr. Cochell is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. He loves having patients who want to stay informed! To learn more about his practice, you can contact him through his website<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve been making it to your regular dental visits, congratulations! You\u2019re doing your part to stay committed to your long-term oral health. But it\u2019s worth keeping in mind that dental visits aren\u2019t just a time to sit back and relax as the dentist cleans and polishes your teeth. It\u2019s also an opportunity to get information straight from a reliable source when it comes to dental care. The next time you visit, take a moment […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23\/revisions\/33"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}