Losing a tooth can feel traumatic. Unfortunately, the aftermath can often be worse. It’s difficult to adjust to speaking and chewing comfortably, when your smile is incomplete. Prosthetic dentistry means you don’t have to settle for that incomplete smile, though. You can bounce back from your tooth loss and return to the confidence you felt with a complete smile! Dental implants have become one of the most recommended forms of prosthetic dentistry, but before you schedule one, you’ll need to determine if they’re ideal for you. (more…)
Be Thankful for a Healthy Smile and Help Keep It That Way
Chances are, you’ll soon be gathered around a table with all your favorite people and your favorite foods. As you reminisce and discuss what blessings the year brought, you’ll also likely chow down on your grandma’s famous marshmallow-covered sweet potato casserole, and then face the toughest decision of the day, pecan or pumpkin pie. But before you set down to feast with your family, it can be helpful to know some general dentistry tips that can keep your smile healthy the whole holiday season through. Best of all, they’re simple and practical ways to keep your smile looking and feeling its best! (more…)
A Bright, Beautiful Smile Could Be Yours Much Faster Than You Think
Do you want to ring in the new year with a more beautiful smile? Are you tired of feeling insecure because of noticeable imperfections in your smile? Worried that all cosmetic improvements take months or even years to complete? If so, think again. It’s time to stop trying to hide your teeth problems and to learn how your cosmetic dentist can help, instead. Treatments like tooth bonding and contouring can help to quickly enhance your smile’s natural beauty, allowing you to start your next season on a much brighter note, ready show off your gorgeous new smile. (more…)
Are You In Need of Restorative Dentistry?
Sometimes dental issues are clearly felt, for instance when an infected tooth is causing severe pain. Sometimes symptoms of oral health problems can be seen, such as bleeding gums, a crack in a tooth, or the grey lines of a cavity. Sadly, often dental symptoms go either unnoticed or ignored, making extensive restorative treatment a far more likely necessity. But that doesn’t have to be the case. By learning the symptoms of various dental issues and how your dentist can help address them, you are much more likely to not only save your smile, but to do so in the least invasive – and least expensive – way possible. (more…)
What Happens If You Have a Cavity?
Most people will experience a cavity at least once in life, yet many people don’t know what treatment for a cavity entails. Many more don’t know what causes cavities, or how to prevent them in the future. If you fall into that category, now is a great time to learn about the causes of cavities and how they’re treated, so you can take better care of your smile moving forward. Learning about cavities can also help you breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that if you have a cavity, now, or are ever diagnosed with one, there are plenty of ways your restorative dentist can help.
Your Smile’s Beauty Depends on Healthy Gums
Most people are concerned with the appearance of their smiles, especially their teeth. A bright and shiny smile can make a person feel confident and ready to face the world. Unfortunately one of the greatest threats to oral health is often overlooked, even by those with diligent dental hygiene routines; it’s gum disease. If you’re not concerned with your gums, here’s what you need to know about the potential consequences and why your dentist keeps telling you it’s important to floss, attend checkups, and generally take care of your whole smile, not just those pearly whites. (more…)
Not Sure How to Feel About a Tooth Extraction?
Most patients run the gamut of emotions when they first learn they need a tooth extraction. Fear, embarrassment and frustration are all frequently experienced at the idea of losing a tooth as an adult. But modern restorative dentistry means you don’t have to live with an incomplete smile or sacrifice your confidence just because a tooth must be removed. On the contrary, most patients go on to enjoy their smile’s look and function more than while suffering with a badly damaged or partially erupted tooth. So, whether you’re concerned you may need an extraction or have already been told you do, take a deep breath. A tooth extraction is the first step on a journey towards a healthier and more confidence-inducing smile, and that’s nothing to frown about!
Celebrate Big Moments with a More Beautiful Smile
October is one of the most popular months of the year for couples to say “I do,” so whether you, yourself, are about to be a bride or groom, or just have friends fixing to tie the knot, it’s very likely there’s at least wedding on your upcoming schedule. If so, it’s not too late to get your smile looking its best before the big day. Modern cosmetic treatments offer a number of ways your dentist can help hide any imperfections with your smile, and get those pearly whites looking more dazzling just in time for those beautiful fall weddings. (more…)
Want a Trick for Preventing Cavities? It’s Great Dental Care
October is a wonderful time of year, one filled with all kinds of sweet treats. But if you don’t want to spend the next few months in the dental chair receiving restorative treatment for cavities, then smart choices and preventive care are each necessary. While most adults will unfortunately experience a cavity at least once in life, often requiring a dental filling, knowing how they form and how to care for your teeth can help reduce the likelihood that you’ll develop one. That way you can enjoy the occasional treat without forfeiting your beautiful smile. (more…)
Benefits Of Dental Implants
Choosing dental implants to restore your smile in the wake of tooth loss is a wonderful decision. Once you determine that you are an excellent candidate for implants, learning more about the benefits can have a dramatic impact on your ability to quickly decide that implants are your treatment of choice. Wondering what could be so wonderful about this particular tooth replacement solution? In addition to acting as the sole prosthetic that can replace your tooth’s roots, while supporting a crown or other visible prosthetic, implants simply have a lot to offer.