There are a host of reasons to consider restorative dental care for a damaged tooth that go beyond enhancing your smile’s appearance. Your oral health gets a big boost when you pursue treatments such as fillings, dental bonding or dental crowns. Even prosthetic appliances following tooth loss can help to preserve your smile’s integrity. Damaged… Continue reading Dental Health and Tooth Restorations
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Are composite fillings durable?
Many patients prefer composite fillings over amalgam ones because the former restorations are tooth-colored and don’t detract from the smile, like noticeably dark metal ones do. Additionally, the composite fillings are mercury-free, which is important to some patients, as mercury has toxic properties. However, in the past, there has been some question about the durability… Continue reading Are composite fillings durable?
Porcelain Veneers: Handcrafted Beauty for Stunning Smiles
If you are consulting with a cosmetic dentist to improve the appearance of teeth marred by issues like chips, cracks or deep stains, porcelain veneers may be recommended for your case. This versatile treatment option can be used to correct a variety of conditions, and the veneers are handcrafted to the patient’s unique specifications to… Continue reading Porcelain Veneers: Handcrafted Beauty for Stunning Smiles
Caring For Your Teeth While Traveling Or On The Go
It can seem like a hassle to plan for your oral hygiene when you’re preparing for a vacation or business trip or even a weekend getaway. However, you can never take a break from maintaining your smile or else you may find yourself needing to see your dentist promptly upon returning from your trip. In… Continue reading Caring For Your Teeth While Traveling Or On The Go
5 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Neglect Your Oral Health
Your oral health is precious. Even though a dentist can repair broken teeth with restorations and treat conditions like gum disease and infected root canals, neglecting your oral health can become very costly because invasive and specialized treatments might be necessary. Beyond the monetary costs of receiving treatment for advanced conditions is the fact that… Continue reading 5 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Neglect Your Oral Health
What can I expect after root canal treatment?
Root canal therapy is a tooth-saving procedure that will increase a person’s oral function on the affected tooth while also relieving significant discomfort caused by an internal tooth infection. After root canal therapy (endodontic treatment), a person will still feel the effects of local anesthetics for a few hours. Local anesthetic will likely produce a… Continue reading What can I expect after root canal treatment?
Considering Dentures: What are the first steps?
When an individual is dealing with tooth loss and considering their options for restoring dentition, many factors require careful consideration. Very often, dentures are the best choice to restore tooth loss. A consultation with your dentist to get answers to address your questions and concerns is needed before making your decision. Don’t rely on helpful… Continue reading Considering Dentures: What are the first steps?
Dental Implants Offer A Long-term, Permanent Solution
Tooth loss can occur due to trauma, decay, or disease. Perhaps maybe one or more permanent teeth never erupted properly. Dental implants provide an ideal solution to resolve missing teeth allowing the patient a permanent and beautiful restoration that looks and functions just like your natural teeth. In preparation for the dental implant process the… Continue reading Dental Implants Offer A Long-term, Permanent Solution
The Role Nutrition Plays in Maintaining Healthy Teeth
What you eat affects your oral health—including your teeth. We all know that eating healthy is important for our general wellness but sometimes, people overlook the importance of nutrition on our oral health. In addition to visiting our dentist for routine checkups and cleanings, our practice recommends limiting sugar intake, watching out for acidic ingredients… Continue reading The Role Nutrition Plays in Maintaining Healthy Teeth
The Unique Dental Needs of Children
Establishing good oral health begins in childhood. Our family dentistry practice understands the unique health needs of children—especially the importance of detecting potential developmental problems early on and preventing common conditions like tooth decay. Our family-friendly practice takes an inviting and welcoming approach to treating children so that they can establish a positive relationship with… Continue reading The Unique Dental Needs of Children