How to Choose the Correct Toothpaste

Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS wants patients to keep their permanent teeth for a lifetime and doing so begins with a proper oral hygiene routine. Think about oral care as you would think of a recipe. If you use low-quality ingredients, it won’t taste as good. If you don’t use the proper tools to give your mouth a thorough cleaning, then all of your hard work will go unnoticed.  In this post, Dr. Bradley wants to discuss toothpaste. When it comes to choosing the toothpaste that is best for you, it’s important to consider your unique oral health needs such as:

• Anti-cavity: This type of toothpaste contains fluoride. Fluoride plays an active role in preventing decay, and it actively strengthens tooth enamel.


• Anti-gingivitis: If you spit blood in the sink, this is an early sign of gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease. Anti-gingivitis toothpaste help reduces oral bacteria and can be very effective at stopping gingivitis in its tracks.


• Desensitizing: If you’ve ever bit into an ice cream cone and felt a sharp pain in your tooth’s nerve, this type of toothpaste will provide relief by blocking the tooth’s pain signal to the nerve.


• Tartar-control: This toothpaste does exactly what it says, however, the best way to remove tartar is by scheduling a professional dental cleaning with one of our doctors.

If you have questions or concerns about oral care, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Mouth Guards for Sports

Athletes participating in any contact sport are advised to wear some kind of mouth protection, and if you and your family are active in sports we can give you that protection.  A mouth guard helps prevent damage to the teeth and jaw, and injuries to the cheeks, tongue, and lips.  Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN fits adults and children with custom mouth guards.  This is an easy safety precaution to take, and you can go right back to playing your best!

Most sporting goods stores carry a small selection of generic mouth guards.  These are often uncomfortable, leading child and teenage athletes in particular to not wear the protection at all.  A bulky mouth guard can even interrupt breathing and speaking. Have your dentist perform a custom mouth guard fitting and get a mouth guard made of thin, hard plastic that protects your teeth and still fits comfortably.  Custom mouth guards can also be fit over braces, preventing brackets from rubbing the inside of the mouth.

To learn more about mouth guards and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.

Preventive Oral Care

Preventive dentistry is defined as the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS does this by educating her patients on the importance of oral hygiene and developing individualized treatment plans to maintain the health of teeth and gums.

The benefits of preventive oral care are endless. Having teeth extracted, filling cavities, or endodontic (root canal) therapy are a few procedures that can be avoided with preventive measures. Preventive measures in dental treatment are intended to defend the onset of dental disease; an example of this is using dental sealants to prevent cavities. Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS wants patients to know that healthy teeth and gums start at home. It’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss and least once a day. In addition to your home care routine, you should visit our office twice a year for professional cleanings.

If you have questions or concerns about preventive oral care, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.lisbradleydds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lis Bradley, DDS in Brentwood, TN, call 615-778-0810.