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Welcome to Ask Parkview Dental Associates (Ask PVDA), where our dentists and hygienists answer the most common dentistry-related questions we receive from patients. Parkview Dental Associates, SC has been serving the Sun Prairie, Deforest, Madison, Marshall, and Columbus communities since 1969. We offer a comprehensive array of services, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. The purpose of this blog is to improve oral health literacy, to encourage proactivity in maintaining oral hygiene, and to empower our patients with accurate, up-to-date knowledge about disease prevention and dental treatment options in an easy-to-comprehend style. For additional resources and to submit a question in the comment box, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Recent Posts
Flossing – A Game Changer!
At Parkview Dental Associates, we recommend flossing or cleaning with an interdental cleaner in addition to brushing daily. Cleaning between your teeth not only serves to dislodge trapped food debris, but it also removes a sticky film called plaque that contains...
Do adults benefit from topical fluoride treatment?
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is nature's cavity fighter. Fluoride strengthens the enamel and root surfaces of the teeth, making them more resistant to decay by preventing mineral loss and replacing lost minerals (remineralization). Fluoride also has...
Can Invisalign correct your bite?
Most people pursue Invisalign treatment for aesthetic reasons - to straighten crooked teeth or to close gaps between teeth. While your dentist wants you to have a nice smile, he/she is also thinking about your occlusion. What is occlusion anyway? In simple terms,...
DIY Teeth Whitening: Does it Work?
Numerous social media tutorials have surfaced in recent years claiming to deliver amazing results with DIY teeth whitening methods. Do they actually work? Are these methods science or fad? There are two types of whitening: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic whitening...
Teeth Hypersensitivity – At-home and In-office Treatment
If you chip a tooth, call your dentist to determine the proper course of treatment. If the chip is small and if you are not experiencing any pain or sensitivity, it is not a medical emergency.
Coping with dental anxiety
Fear of going to the dentist is a common problem for many people. Patients who suffer from dental anxiety often skip routine cleaning appointments or postpone necessary treatments which precipitates more serious and costly issues down the road. Even with a healthy...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
If you chip a tooth, call your dentist to determine the proper course of treatment. If the chip is small and if you are not experiencing any pain or sensitivity, it is not a medical emergency.
Why do I need dental radiographs (X-rays) every year?
Dental X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dental care, assisting in the detection of early signs of cavities, bone loss in periodontal disease, benign or malignant masses in the jaw, hidden dental structures such as wisdom teeth, observation of jaw and tooth...
Bruxism – Clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth
Dental bruxism is the involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth. There are two types of bruxism: awake and sleep bruxism. Bruxing (grinding) can remove tooth enamel and render teeth more susceptible to sensitivity and decay. Bruxism can lead to tender facial...
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