Ideal Image Blog

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...

It may be surprising to learn that lasers have been used in dental practices since 1989 [source]. Dental lasers are used in a variety of treatments, including treating tooth decay, gum disease, or teeth whitening. At Ideal Image Dentistry, we are proud to offer the...

What is a dental specialist, and what do they do? There is a difference between your general practice dentist and other dental specialties. Most patients who see a dental specialist are referred by their general practice dentist. According to the American Dental...

What do healthy gums look like? The easiest answer is healthy gums are pink and firm. Gingivitis or gum disease causes redness, irritation and inflammation of the gums. The gums at the base of your tooth will appear most red and irritated. Some even see build-up...

Most everyone is aware by now that smoking and chewing tobacco are bad for your oral health. Messaging has been around for years about the negative side effects such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Is Vaping Really That Serious? Over the past several...

Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is common for so many Americans. What is it? Teeth grinding is a condition in which a patient grinds, gnashes, or clenches their teeth while awake or during sleep. While it is not a serious condition, it’s important to pay...