The first day of school is just around the corner, now, and with it comes a great deal of excitement and a little anxiousness, no doubt, at what the year will hold. Before your kids don their backpacks and board their school buses, though, there is one more thing you can do to help ensure they have happy and healthy experiences. That is, you can schedule their routine dental checkups and cleanings! Kids of all ages need to visit the dentist regularly, in order to keep plaque buildup under control, and to prevent cavities and other dental problems. So help your kids maintain healthy smiles, by making sure they visit the children’s dentist at least twice a year for essential preventive care! (more…)
Could a Dental Crown Help Your Smile?
Are you concerned that you could be struggling with a dental issue like a deep cavity? Perhaps you have suffered trauma to one or several of your teeth, and you are worried that they might fall out or become infected. These are just a few of the many reasons you might require restorative dentistry. Fortunately, modern restorative dentistry provides a number of beautiful and comfortable ways to help improve one’s oral health and to protect one’s smile, often saving teeth from worsening with wear or even falling out. In many cases, this means using a porcelain dental crown to protect a fragile tooth in a way that inspires confidence and promotes comfort while chewing. (more…)
Have You Developed a Dental Cavity?
Does your daily routine suddenly feel knocked out of order, because of dental discomfort? Even minor pain due to a dental problem, can make it difficult to enjoy once beloved activities, such as a morning coffee break with coworkers, or sharing dessert on date night. Sadly over time, minor pain related to a cavity – the most common dental issue – can become overwhelming, as damage to a tooth can lead to an infection. If you want t avoid worsening discomfort, it is time to talk to your dentist about how a tooth filling could help!
Protect Your Smile With 3 Preventive Tips
Who doesn’t want to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile? Yet many people feel confused or even discouraged by what it actually takes to prevent dental problems and to preserve one’s oral health. If you have struggled with frequent dental cavities or other oral health problems in the past, you may be especially interested in learning how to prevent additional issues in the future. Whatever your motivation, though, now is certainly a good time to learn what more can be done to protect your teeth against further decay. Preventive dentistry is not difficult, either, it just takes a combination of excellent at-home care and routine dental visits! (more…)
Are You Ready for a Full Smile Makeover? Part Two
Has it been years since you last looked in the mirror and felt pride about your smile? Do you shy away from photo ops, because of how your teeth look? If so, you may have considered cosmetic dentistry in the past, but hesitated for fear that you still wouldn’t be able to achieve your dream smile. Worse, you might have worried that the results would be short-lasting and you would soon return to your usual smile insecurity. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to improve your smile, many with great, long-lasting results. So if you want to experience pride showing off your pearly whites, talk to a cosmetic dentist about how a full smile makeover could help! (more…)
Are You Ready for a Full Smile Makeover? Part One
Are you embarrassed because of several problems with your smile? From noticeable staining to gaps between teeth, disproportionately-shaped teeth to excessive gum tissue, there are a host of reasons people might pursue cosmetic dentistry. From simple whitening treatment to more extensive gum contouring, there are a number of effective ways a cosmetic dentist could help improve the overall look of your smile. In fact, you could discover that a complete smile makeover could do more than just hide bothersome imperfections. It could leave you with the kind of dazzling smile you’ve previously only dreamed about! (more…)
Can You Smile Again After Tooth Loss? Part Two
After tooth loss, it can be hard to trust that your smile will ever look, feel or function the same. Even a single lost tooth can dramatically impact one’s ability to chew and smile with confidence. Fortunately, modern prostheses provide a number of attractive and secure ways to complete the smile. So if you are looking to restore your smile after losing a tooth or having one extracted, talk to your dentist about the many prosthetic options available, in order to determine which will be the best way of restoring your smile! (more…)
Can You Smile Again After Tooth Loss? Part One
Do you remember how excited you felt the first time you lost a tooth? As a child, losing a tooth can be a thrilling prospect. It is a rite of passage,, and it might even result in a visit from the world famous Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately, as an adult, tooth loss can be anything but joyful. Losing one’s permanent tooth or teeth can cause embarrassment, frustration and even fear. “What will my smile look and feel like now? Will it ever function the same? Will I ever smile proudly again?” These are just a few of the questions and concerns patients often have following tooth loss. Fortunately, modern dental prosthetics make it possible to do more than make do with an incomplete smile. They allow patients to regain their comfort and confidence, even after tooth loss. So if you have recently lost a tooth, have an extraction scheduled, or are simply unhappy with your current prosthetic, it is time to talk with your dentist about the many beautiful and stable ways you can complete your smile! (more…)
The Reason Behind TMJ Discomfort
When you think of dental pain, a toothache might be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, sensitive teeth are among the most common symptoms of a number of different dental health issues. However, your teeth aren’t the only components of your oral health, and they aren’t the only things that can hurt when troubled. Jaw pain, a frequent sign of TMJ disorder, can make eating your food difficult, or make yawning uncomfortable. Jaw dysfunctions can also be accompanied by chronic migraines, earaches and ear-ringing, and sore, aching facial muscles, among many other symptoms. (more…)
A Kid-Friendly Tooth Care Quiz
School books have been put away for the summer, but grab a kid for this tooth care quiz. Good brushing, and knowing how to floss properly aren’t just habits for adults. If your child is old enough to stand at the counter and hold a toothbrush, then it’s time to begin teaching good oral care. There aren’t grades issued for this quiz, but knowing about children’s preventive tooth care makes a difference in a smile. If you flunk the quiz, bring your questions to your next scheduled checked up, and be prepared to learn! (more…)
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