Dealing with an incomplete smile can be incredibly uncomfortable, embarrassing and even frustrating at times. After all, it is hard to smile confidently or chew competently when one is struggling with missing teeth. Fortunately, dentures are not the only prosthetic option available. There are a number of ways one’s smile can be completed both securely and beautifully. If you don’t want to continue merely coping with tooth loss, and instead want to do something to really rebound from it, it’s time to talk to your dentist bout how a dental implant could provide you with a wonderful smile solution! (more…)
Eat, Drink and Enjoy Great Oral Health!
Do you care about the health of your smile? If so, you may have already committed to brushing and flossing your teeth each day, to help keep unsightly and acidic tartar buildup at bay. That said, have you considered the role your diet also plays in your dental health? Eating a diet that is low in sugar, and high in water and vitamins and minerals, can help to prevent cavities, gum disease and other dental issues. Just make sure you combine these healthy choices with regular professional preventive care, and daily hygiene, to best protect both your teeth and your gums! (more…)
Are You In Need of a Modern Dental Restoration?
Have you spent several months suffering from sensitivity when you try to enjoy your meals? In fact, have you given up your daily cup of coffee, altogether, because the discomfort it now causes when you try to drink it? If so, stop avoiding dental pain, and talk to your dentist about how a modern dental restoration could help to restore your comfort and protect your smile. Modern restorations, like dental fillings and crowns are designed to help protect teeth made fragile by decay, trauma or other problems. Perhaps most importantly, they can be made to look natural, so you can smile confidently even after your restoration has been placed. (more…)
3 Ways Porcelain Veneers Can Reinvent Your Smile
Taking good care of your teeth and gums with good hygiene and regular preventive care can help keep your smile healthy and free of disease. However, there may be instances in which noticeable teeth stains, worn or damaged tooth structure, or mild misalignment can still affect your smile’s overall appearance. With one or more custom-designed porcelain veneers, your dentist may be able to help you overcome multiple cosmetic concerns without the need to undergo several different treatments. Their versatility and lifelike appearance often make porcelain veneers the best cosmetic option for transforming your smile. (more…)
Refresh And Whiten Your Smile For Summer
The sun is shining and everything is just a little brighter. Your smile should be no exception. Whitening your teeth can make a dramatic impact on your appearance with relatively little effort, cost, or time. There are many methods available to whiten your teeth. The options are seemingly endless ranging from over-the-counter boxed products of gels, special toothpastes, and whitening strips to home remedies of baking soda, charcoal, or even strawberry seeds up to professional solutions. With all these options available, how do you know which way to go to get your teeth bright for the summer? (more…)
Feel Younger with Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you tired of seeing your smile as a constant reminder of your age? Tired of wishing you could rewind the clock, all to enjoy the kind of confidence your smile once gave you? If so, it’s time to talk to a cosmetic dentist about how treatment could help you enjoy a beautiful and youthful-looking smile again. From whitening to lighten stains, to veneers to help hide obvious signs of wear, and even gum contouring to help sculpt away excessive gum growth, there are a lot of ways a cosmetic dentist can help leave you with a younger-looking and simply more beautiful smile! (more…)
Could You Do More to Prevent Cavities?
Are you worried that you may soon be diagnosed with yet another dental cavity? If you have frequently suffered from dental decay in the past, there could be a number of reasons why. The important question to ask yourself is if there is anything you can do to help better protect your smile in the future? The good news is that cavities are preventable. You simply need to combine healthy choices at-home with regular preventive checkups and cleanings to keep your teeth, and your gums for that matter, in great shape. (more…)
Worried You Have a Tooth Problem? See Your Dentist!
Has it been several months since you were able to share a dessert after dinner, or even actually enjoy your coffee break at work? Is it because of increasing tooth sensitivity or even dental pain? Many people feel tempted to ignore such symptoms of dental problems. Unfortunately, this can allow the issue to worsen with time. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to address causes of discomfort, often quickly and with minimally invasive treatment. So if you would rather enjoy your meals than worry about them, why not talk to your restorative dentist about how treatment could help? (more…)
Could Veneers Help You Achieve a More Beautiful Smile?
Do you ever find yourself wishing you could simply stay at home and hide, instead of going out when friends invite you places? If so, is it solely because of how insecure you feel because of your smile’s many imperfections? No matter how old you might feel, over time many people begin to notice more and more imperfections with their teeth, either due to general aging, tobacco use or even excessive wear caused by teeth grinding or simply years of chewing. Others find that after several years, their once perfectly aligned smiles begin to have gaps. Fortunately, if you are struggling with dental issues that are causing you to feel insecure, your cosmetic dentist could likely help. Porcelain veneers are just one of the effective ways to address most dental imperfections, and to create beautiful and confidence-inducing smiles, instead! (more…)
Is It Time to Seek TMJ Treatment?
Have you been suffering from frequent headaches, jaw pain or even popping noises in your ear? Recently have your teeth started to feel overly sensitive? Can you see signs of excessive wear along their edges? If so, you could be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, or as it is more commonly called TMJ or TMD. This can be caused by a number of issues, including poorly aligned teeth, subconscious teeth grinding, or even stress. Fortunately, in many cases dentists can help to alleviate the pain and remedy the issue, often with fast and minimally invasive TMJ treatment. (more…)
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