Is your favorite food based on what you can and can’t eat now that you’ve lost one or several teeth? If so, then the inability to enjoy the same foods you once did might be just one of many frustrations and concerns regarding tooth loss. In addition to inhibiting your nutrition, tooth loss of all degrees can also diminish your confidence in your appearance, as well as have a long-lasting negative impact on your oral health, jawbone, and facial structures. If you’re ready to rebuild your smile following tooth loss, then it may be time to consider how dental implants can offer the most comprehensive and lifelike solution. (more…)
Should I Be Worried About my Gums?
When you think of your smile, do you immediately think of your teeth? Pearly whites are generally what people fixate on, when trying to achieve beautiful and healthy smiles. Yet the gums are just as important to maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile. Sadly, many people ignore potential warning signs of gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, allowing this condition to progress to the point of requiring more extensive restorative treatment. If you want to protect your whole smile, it’s important to give your gums the preventive care they need.
Are You Suffering from a Dental Cavity?
Have you been unable to enjoy meals or even snacks lately, because of dental sensitivity or discomfort? What about staining? Do your teeth look deeply discolored? You might be tempted to ignore changes in your smile, but these are actually warning signs of dental cavities, which would require restorative dentistry to effectively treat. The good news is that if you are diagnosed with a cavity, prompt restorative treatment can help to improve your smile. (more…)
Could Quitting Sodas Help Your Smile?
Do you ever wonder if sodas are really all that bad for your dental health? In a word, yes, sodas can be extremely problematic. The sugar in most sodas, as well as other sweetened beverages, can lead to damaging acidic erosion that can cause cavities and also gum disease. That said, even diet sodas can actually be bad for one’s smile, and that is because of their high level of acidity. Some teas, coffees, wines and juices can also be damaging to the smile, since they tend to be filled with sugar and are naturally acidic. Fortunately, there are several ways you can help protect your smile and prevent dental problems, including cavities. (more…)
Want a Beautiful and Bright Smile?
Does the start of spring have you thinking about a makeover? If so, don’t head to the mall or the salon. Hairstyles and handbags go in and out of style, but there is one accessory that is always in season and stylish, and that’s a gorgeous smile! There are a number of ways a cosmetic dentist can help to brighten your smile, and to improve its overall appearance, from teeth whitening to porcelain veneers. If you’re ready to give your smile an update, it’s time to see your cosmetic dentist. (more…)
Need to Restore Your Smile? A Crown Could Help!
Are you worried that you may have developed a dental problem, like a cavity or even a tooth infection? Without proper preventive care, including regular dental cleanings, many people find themselves struggling with oral health issues, the most common of which are cavities and gum disease. Injuries and even chewing can also lead to dental problems, though. Some issues, like chips and cracks, can be easily spotted or felt, while intrinsic damage cannot easily be detected. Fortunately, restorative dentistry offers a number of ways to restore one’s smile after decay or other damage. In fact, porcelain crowns are a nearly seamless way to help restore a smile. (more…)
Spring Cleaning for Your Dental Care Routine
Now that the sun is starting to show more of itself, and March is nearly here, you may officially have spring cleaning on the brain. After a long winter you might even be excited about giving the house some much needed attention and scrubbing. What about your smile, though? Before you head off on spring break, much less summer vacations, make sure your smile is in tip top shape by giving your dental care routine an overdue spring cleaning of its own! (more…)
What Makes CEREC Technology So Special
While for some, dental treatments can seem mysterious and scary, continuous advances in dental technology have made treatments faster, more convenient, easier, and more comfortable. This is especially true for CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEramic REConstruction) technology. CEREC dental technology has helped improve the dental crown procedure by leaps and bounds. What is CEREC? What does it do, and what makes CEREC technology so special?
Want to Chew Comfortably? Could Be Time for Cavity Treatment
Has it been a long time since you were able to enjoy a meal, or even a snack, without pesky discomfort getting in the way? Heightened sensitivity can make hot foods and drinks almost painful, and can cause cold treats like ice cream to make you to want to scream, and not in a delightful way. Fortunately, if you are suffering from sensitivity or dental pain, restorative treatment could come to the rescue. In the case of cavities, which are the most common cause of dental discomfort, dental fillings are a fast and effective way of protecting the smile and restoring a patient’s comfort! (more…)
Can You Do More to Protect Your Teeth?
Do you ever worry about losing a tooth, or being diagnosed with a cavity, or even an infection? Are you hoping to spend 2017 enjoying great oral health, and willing to do whatever it takes to protect your teeth and gums? If so, the good news is that you don’t have to spend a great deal of time or money trying to protect your smile. You just need to take a few key steps to preserve your smile’s oral health. (more…)
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