Tooth sensitivity can have detrimental effects on your quality of life. You may feel like you need to give up some of your favorite foods that trigger symptoms or spend your days coping with discomfort. Fortunately, tooth sensitivity is not necessarily a permanent condition. Your family dentist can offer effective treatments for the problem. The… Continue reading Do I have to live with tooth sensitivity?
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Brushing and Flossing Do More Than Just Clean Teeth
Brushing and flossing may seem like very minor parts in your day, but don’t underestimate the power these two habits have for your oral health. Of course, brushing and flossing do help to keep your teeth looking attractive, free and clear of food debris and stains. But good oral hygiene habits also help to hold… Continue reading Brushing and Flossing Do More Than Just Clean Teeth
Eliminate Tough Dental Stains with Teeth Whitening
If you have tried store-bought white strips or toothpaste, these products probably did very little to lift away tooth discoloration. Many patients have come to our practice skeptical about teeth whitening systems because they have been disappointed by the claims made by popular drug store products. Fortunately, our cosmetic dentist offers a solution for addressing… Continue reading Eliminate Tough Dental Stains with Teeth Whitening
How stain resistant are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers produce a complete smile makeover. These cosmetic enhancements are favored among celebrities for providing permanent, red carpet-worthy smiles. With veneers, a patient can literally go from having crooked, chipped, and stained teeth to a flawless white and straight smile. Since veneers are permanent, they are designed to resist staining and damage. Made from… Continue reading How stain resistant are porcelain veneers?
Do genetics play a role in the overall health of teeth?
If grandparents, parents, or siblings all seem to have had dental problems, you may be more likely to identify with their condition. However, for many patients the cycle of dental problems can be broken by following basic guidelines. Brush daily with fluoridated toothpaste. This sounds simple enough, but it is not enough to just give… Continue reading Do genetics play a role in the overall health of teeth?
Dental Veneers: A Custom Cosmetic Dentistry Solution
Patients who want to upgrade their smile in a way that is uniquely suited to them should consider porcelain veneers for this task. These thin, tooth-shaped shells are bonded atop your natural teeth, and they can conceal a wide variety of dental flaws, such as chips, cracks or stains. Most importantly, the veneers are custom-crafted,… Continue reading Dental Veneers: A Custom Cosmetic Dentistry Solution
How closely do dental implants resemble a natural tooth?
A patient who is facing a choice of treatment to replace a missing tooth will consider a number of factors, including the structure of the replacement tooth and the long-term stability of the intervention. While no prosthetic currently available fully replicates a biological tooth, dental implants offer the most structurally complete tooth replacement for patients.… Continue reading How closely do dental implants resemble a natural tooth?
Look Carefully at Dry Mouth: Causes and Treatment
Many people take saliva for granted or even think of it as a rather unpleasant substance, but it plays a critical role in your oral health, helping to clear away the oral bacteria that cause issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, some patients may not produce enough saliva and develop dry mouth as… Continue reading Look Carefully at Dry Mouth: Causes and Treatment
Restore Your Smile with Custom Dentures
Many patients shy away from dentures due to misconceptions about discomfort associated with the appliance, as well as an unattractive appearance. However, custom dentures designed specifically to fit a patient’s unique mouth structure are less likely to have these drawbacks. Today’s dentures are not the same appliances that your grandparents wore. Our dentist now has… Continue reading Restore Your Smile with Custom Dentures
The Long-term Effects of Plaque Buildup
Plaque has the potential to do significant damage to your smile if you allow it to build up over some period of time. Good oral hygiene habits at home in combination with adequate care from an experienced dentist and professional can help to limit plaque buildup and its negative effects. In order to understand the… Continue reading The Long-term Effects of Plaque Buildup