Blog: Preventative Treatments

The new year is the perfect time to prioritize your smile and invest in your dental health. But what exactly does that mean?

Setting achievable dental resolutions for 2025 can help you comfortably achieve a brighter smile, healthier gums, and a boost in confidence. Whether you’re looking for simple changes or bigger improvements, a few thoughtful goals will help you kick ...

Whether we’re talking about a person’s home, car, or body, preemptive and preventative care is almost always cheaper, easier, and less time-consuming than the measures required to correct the serious damage or decay that accompanies procrastination and neglect.

This is particularly true of oral health, whose most costly and painful problems could often have been avoided with routine care and maintenance ...

Bad breath occurs occasionally; typically, it’s not a big deal. You brush, floss, and rinse your mouth, and the problem disappears.

However, if you have recurring bad breath, there may be underlying causes that you must address. Let’s explore six typical causes of bad breath and what you can do about them.

If the problem does not improve, scheduling an appointment with ...

This new year, there may be celebrations with yummy foods and drinks. It’s okay to celebrate but take precautions to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

In other words, if you indulge in sweets and treats, be sure to brush and floss. This is also an excellent time to book your next checkup and teeth cleaning with our dentist in ...

Life is hectic and sometimes overwhelming! It's hard to fit everything into your day, and it can feel like an inconvenience when it's time to visit your dentist in Jonesboro.

While it may seem easier to cancel or postpone your routine dental checkup, here's why you shouldn't.

Early Detection Equals Less Time and Money in the Future

Your routine dental checkups allow ...

Are you confident that your smile is healthy because you brush and floss diligently every day? Excellent oral hygiene habits are essential. But if you don’t have dental exams and cleanings at least twice a year, you’re not doing all you can to keep your smile as healthy as it should be. 

Your Jonesboro, AR dentist knows that many patients don’t ...

Brushing and flossing will not achieve the best results unless you are using proper techniques. At Anthony Bartels, DDS, we demonstrate proper techniques at your regular hygiene appointment so that you get the most out of your home oral care.

Using Proper Technique

When brushing your teeth, be sure to use the tips of the bristles to do the cleaning. Pressing harder ...