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…)
Could You Feel More Confident with a Cerec Crown?
Do you spend a lot of time struggling with discomfort because of an untreated dental issue, like a cavity or chip, causing sensitivity? How about cosmetically? Are you embarrassed by a noticeable metal crown, or even worn edges caused by teeth grinding? Did you know that modern dental restorations can often be made to be both esthetically pleasing and functionally restorative, as well? Perhaps best of all, Cerec crowns offer patients these benefits, fast, often requiring only a single dental visit! (more…)
Is What You’re Drinking Damaging Your Dental Health?
Do you love nothing more than your first sip of coffee each morning? What about soda breaks midday, or Happy Hour after work, with your friends? Have you ever considered what your beverage choices could be doing to your dental health, much less your waistline? Even seemingly healthy drink options can often be laden with added sugars, which are particularly troublesome for teeth. Fortunately, with some knowledge, and help from your preventive dentist, you can make smart drink choices which can protect your dental health! (more…)
Enjoy a Straighter Smile, But Skip the Braces
Did you spend your teen years feeling insecure about your misaligned teeth, and your twenties too embarrassed at the idea of being an adult in braces to do anything about it? What about now? Do you love the idea of finally addressing the imperfections in your teeth that have long caused you to want to hide your smile, but fear spending years in cumbersome and noticeable metal braces? The good news is that clear braces, like Invisalign treatment, make it possible to address alignment problems without resorting to traditional orthodontia. That means you could actually feel confident while straightening your smile! (more…)
Enjoy a Healthy Holiday with Dentist-Approved Treats!
Santa may soon be stopping by your house, but chances are you still have a few gifts to grab yourself. In your rush to stuff stockings and grab last-minute gifts, you might be tempted to reach for sugary treats like candies and chocolates. There are some compelling reasons to opt for preventive dentist-approved treats, instead, though, particularly if you want to spend 2017 enjoying great oral health! Best of all, you can still elicit smiles from your loved ones, without giving them sugar-filled treats that could lead to cavities and other dental problems. (more…)
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