Ideal Image Blog

We all make choices every day about what we eat. But did you know that acidic foods can really affect your teeth? It’s true! What Foods Can Harm Our Teeth? Acidic foods are foods that taste sour or sharp, like lemons and vinegar. While they can be good for your...

What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common disorder where your breathing is shallow or is completely interrupted or stopped while sleeping. These interruptions can happen multiple times an hour, continuing through the entire night, and can last a few seconds up to...

By definition, a canker sore is a small white/yellow lesion that appears on the soft tissue inside of your mouth. It appears on the gums, under the tongue, or on the inside of the cheeks. Most of our patients have experienced a canker sore at some point during their...

At Ideal Image, our goal is to make our patients as comfortable as possible during their visit. We understand dental fear is real. Let’s face it. No one enjoys the sound a dental drill makes. We always put our patients first, which is why we invested in the Solea...

Halloween is an exciting time of year for your child. The thrill of going door to door and collecting endless amounts of candy makes Halloween a favorite holiday for kids. However, Halloween can be a tough time for your child’s teeth. Here are a few tips for keeping...

Oral health plays a large role in your overall health and wellness. Keeping your teeth healthy is always important, but arguably it’s even more important if you have braces. Braces are used to straighten or align teeth by putting pressure on the teeth to move them to...

Did you know the foods you eat affect the health of your teeth? Keeping your teeth healthy is more than daily brushing and flossing. The foods and drinks you ingest impact the overall health of your mouth and teeth. Always remember to brush after eating, even...

Ask your dentist With so many different options for toothpaste, it’s hard to know which toothpaste is right for you. We always recommend you talk to Dr. Brady about which toothpaste would benefit you most. She can go over the different types and help you pick the one...

At Ideal Image Dentistry, there’s no question that we love our patients. We especially love working with children! Our patients often ask us what age a child should begin seeing a dentist. It’s commonly agreed that your child’s first dental visit should be at 12...