Please suggest some questions i can ask my dentist regarding my dental health.

Get: Get a list of foods and liquids that can damage your teeth. Many harmless ones actually aren't.

Make: Make sure you get a full soft tissue examination for cancer screening at every dental checkup.

Chewing: Chewing or thermal sensitivity is a common clue that you have a dental problem. Ask your dds.

Don't: Don't be ashamed or hesitant to discuss your concerns with your dentist, we are here to help.

If: If you have not had a sleep study for sleep apnea, ask your doctor- it is an important health step.

Living: Living with dental pain is not necessary, call you dentist today to diagnose your problem.

Many: Many times you have options. Always ask for an alternative if you are unsure about what is proposed.

How: How long will the dental materials last under normal use? How will they fail?

Crooked: Crooked teeth or jaw malrelationships? See orthodontist now. Don't wait.

Do: Do my teeth show any sign that i grind my teeth at night? Are the roots showing on any teeth?

Ask: Ask your dentist if you have periodontal (gum) disease. There is now a strong link to heart disease.

Your: Your gums tell a story. Ask you dentist what story your gums are telling. You may be surprised.

If: If you want to be more relaxed for dental treatment, ask you dentist if they have "sweet air".

How: How often should I be seen to maintain good oral health?

What: What are some dental aids that can make it easier to clean in and around my permanent bridges?

An: An orthodontic specialist has 2-5 years full-time training beyond dental school. Check credentials.

Ask: Ask you dentist to make an oral cancer exam part of your routine checkup.