Have you chosen dentures to address tooth loss? If so, you probably have some questions. Once you adjust to your replacement teeth, you will enjoy custom, lifelike new teeth that increase oral function and improve your appearance. While life without teeth is difficult, life with prosthetic teeth is much easier. There is an adjustment period,… Continue reading How do I care for my dentures?
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Dental Implants for Renewed Self-Confidence and Peace of Mind
Have you been considering making an appointment with an implant dentist? If you have lost teeth, it is important to review your tooth replacement options quickly and carefully. Losing a tooth increases your odds for losing further teeth. Dental implants are the most revolutionary tooth replacements available to the public. These prosthetics, and the restorations… Continue reading Dental Implants for Renewed Self-Confidence and Peace of Mind
How Your Sedation Dentist Can Help Alleviate Anxiety
Dental fear can be a serious barrier to obtaining all levels of care, from routine exams and cleanings to more involved interventions to address oral diseases. A sedation dentist can help you overcome your anxiety and get the treatments you need to keep your smile as healthy as possible. If you’ve postponed care because you’re… Continue reading How Your Sedation Dentist Can Help Alleviate Anxiety
Common Misconceptions About Dental Health
You can keep your smile intact throughout your lifespan if you take good care of it. Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about their dental health that can be detrimental and put the health of your teeth and gums at risk. Here are some of the most common false beliefs that patients may have. Make sure… Continue reading Common Misconceptions About Dental Health
Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Do you ever use your teeth to open items like plastic packaging? Many people resort to using their teeth in place of tools like scissors. Unfortunately, this bad habit can land you in the dental chair. Over time, using your teeth as tools will wear down tooth enamel – leaving behind weakened and sometimes brittle… Continue reading Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
When are composite fillings recommended?
Have you been told that you have a cavity? Perhaps you suspect that you have developed tooth decay and realize it is time to see a dentist. When it comes to treating minor tooth decay, a filling is the go-to method for protecting tooth structure by preventing decay from deepening and reinforcing external tooth structure… Continue reading When are composite fillings recommended?
Follow These 5 Tips for a Healthier Mouth
A healthy mouth is an important component of a healthy body, so if you want to keep your smile and your body in tip-top shape, follow these five suggestions. Get routine dental exams and professional cleanings every six months. In order to keep your smile as healthy as possible, you should be established with a… Continue reading Follow These 5 Tips for a Healthier Mouth
The Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine on Your Dental Health
There are many compelling reasons to stop smoking, and some of them will ultimately benefit your smile. Tobacco and nicotine have a number of negative effects on your dental health. For example, smoking increases your risk that you will develop a number of oral diseases that need to be treated by a dentist. The numbers… Continue reading The Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine on Your Dental Health
Your Comfort Is A Priority In Our Dental Office
We understand that dental anxiety is a serious issue for many patients and can even present a barrier to their willingness to get routine care like professional cleanings and exams, let alone more involved procedures. If you fall into this category, you should consider seeing a sedation dentist who prioritizes your comfort for all treatments.… Continue reading Your Comfort Is A Priority In Our Dental Office
Tooth Trauma Doesn’t Have to Mean Tooth Loss
Suffering an injury to a tooth, such as from a fall or while playing contact sports, can put you at increased risk for tooth loss, but that outcome is not inevitable. Root canal therapy can help to prevent oral bacteria from infiltrating the innermost sections of the tooth, where they can destroy the tooth from… Continue reading Tooth Trauma Doesn’t Have to Mean Tooth Loss