Now that Thanksgiving is over, and the Christmas season is quickly approaching, you may already be looking forward to the start of a new year. Before January arrives though, have you considered that you might have dental care or general healthcare benefits that could expire soon? Many people invest in health savings account, and similar programs, often without realizing that the money may go away at the end of the calendar year, if unused. So, before December draws to a festive close, why not check to see if you have funds set aside, or dental benefits that have gone unused? These funds could cover the cost of essential preventive care, like checkups and cleanings, or even restorative treatment you might have postponed during the course of a busy year. (more…)
Need a Dental Prostheses? Which Is Right for You?
Do you have an extraction scheduled soon? Or, have you lost a tooth recently? An incomplete smile can cause a great deal of insecurity. Unfortunately, even a single lost tooth can also make life more complicated. From negatively affecting one’s ability to chew comfortably and confidently, to potentially impacting the alignment of remaining teeth, the loss of a tooth can impact many aspects of one’s oral health. Fortunately, dental prostheses like dentures, dental bridges and dental implants, make it possible to do more than recover from tooth loss. They can help patients smile, chew, and speak confidently and comfortably, knowing their smiles look as good as new, and sometimes even better! (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Dental Checkup This Winter?
You likely already know about the importance of regular dental care, including professional checkups and cleanings. That said, have you considered making an appointment for your next visit before the end of 2016? While the holiday season can be incredibly busy, in many cases it is actually a great time to schedule dental appointments, particularly for those patients with unused benefits, many of which expire at the end of each calendar year. So, while a dental visit may not have been at the top of your November or December to-do list initially, your smile and your wallet could potentially benefit from a checkup, cleaning or even a restorative appointment sometime in the next few weeks. (more…)
Could You Eat Your Way to Better Oral Health?
Have you committed to taking better care of your smile, this year? After all, it is one of your most important physical attributes! If so, you may have already added flossing to your daily routine, and visited the dentist for an overdue preventive cleaning. These are great steps in protecting one’s smile against threats like cavities and even gingivitis. But have you taken a look at what you are eating and drinking on a regular basis, and considered how that could be impacting your oral health? Your diet plays a major role in your overall wellbeing, and especially your oral health. So if you really want to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy, it is important to be giving them the nutrients they need, and avoiding the stuff they don’t. (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Cosmetic Update?
Have you grown embarrassed by the look of your smile? In fact, are you worried about the upcoming holiday season, because you know your smile isn’t ready for the real-live face time you will soon be sharing with those you love, much less the selfies that will be posted all over social media? If so, now is a great time to explore the many ways a cosmetic dentist could help ensure your smile is beautiful just in time for the festive holiday season. (more…)
Could a Dental Implant Be What Your Smile Really Needs?
Have you felt embarrassed or even frustrated, since you lost a tooth? Adult tooth loss often elicits very different feelings than those experienced by children, when they first lose their baby teeth. Sadly, along with the many emotions experienced, adults often find themselves asking troubling questions, such as, “How will my smile function now that it is incomplete? Will it every look the same again? Is it going to hurt to eat?” Fortunately, modern prosthetic dentistry, like dental implants, makes it possible to help address tooth loss in comfortable and confidence-inducing ways. (more…)
Is It Time to Restore Your Smile?
Are you worried about your smile, due to discomfort, discoloration, or other symptoms that you could be struggling from dental decay or other common problems? Or, have you grow embarrassed or even frustrated by an ill-fitting or simply unsightly dental restoration or prostheses? There are a number of potential causes for restorative treatment. Fortunately, there are now many seamless options that can help to improve one’s oral health, while also updating and enhancing the appearance of the smile. (more…)
3 Ways to Prolong Your Professional Teeth Whitening
Are you ecstatic about the great results of your professional teeth whitening treatment, yet concerned about how long the results will actually last? Did you know that there are simple steps you can take to help prolong the results of cosmetic treatment, especially teeth whitening? By making a few changes to your dietary habits, and daily routine, you could likely extend the brightness of your newly enhanced pearly whites, leading to ongoing confidence when showing off your smile! (more…)
How Can You Better Prevent Dental Cavities?
Do you worry that you will soon be facing yet another cavity? If you have struggled with dental cavities in the past, then you know what a discomfort and even annoyance they can present. Of course, treatment for cavities is often quite simple, particularly if the problem is detected and treated early. Tooth-colored dental filings provide an effective and fast way to beautifully restore most cavities. That said, it is still better to prevent dental cavities, in the first place, rather than to require restoration. So, if you are determined to better care for your teeth and gums this year, in an effort to avoid cavities and other problems, there are simple preventive steps you can take to help preserve your oral health! (more…)
Prep for Holiday Parties with Cosmetic Dentistry
The weather has finally begun to cool, in most parts of the United States, and that means that the holiday season will be here before you know it. From gathering with family around a Thanksgiving feast, to singing along to sentimental classics with coworkers at your annual work party, don’t you want to make sure you look your best at these upcoming festive functions? If so, now is the perfect time to speak with your cosmetic dentist about what measures could be taken to make sure your smile looks dazzling just in time for the holidays. (more…)
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