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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
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...
Gum recession
Gum recession and its symptoms: Gum recession occurs when the height of the gum tissue around the teeth recedes and migrates downward toward your jaw bone, making your teeth appear longer than normal. The root portion of the tooth is exposed, which can cause the tooth...
I brush everyday. Why do I still have bad breath?
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a dental malady that is stressful and often embarrassing to deal with. We typically associate chronic bad breath with poor oral hygiene habits, however, the truth is that even people who brush and floss everyday can still suffer from bad breath.
What is Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) 一 commonly (and inaccurately) referred to as TMJ 一 is a group of disorders involving the jaw joints, teeth and muscles. Many of us have suffered the profound health, economical, and psychological consequences of Covid-19 this past...
Should my child get dental sealants?
Dental decay remains one of the most prevalent chronic childhood diseases in the U.S. According to the CDC, 20% of children ages 5-11 and 13% of adolescents ages 12-19 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. Children with recurrent decay or early childhood caries...
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