Summer vacation is just around the corner now. Is your calendar already filling up with a mix of priceless adventures and once-in-a-lifetime events? Whether you’ll be headed overseas or to your best friend’s wedding, make sure your smile is ready for all the impending photo ops with beautiful pearly whites, achieved through cosmetic dentistry. From whitening treatment to porcelain veneers, it is possible to have a more dazzling smile quickly, if you schedule a cosmetic dental appointment now! (more…)
Ready for an Updated Dental Restoration?
Do you want to smile confidently knowing that people are looking at your beautiful smile, not your noticeable metal restoration? Do you want to enjoy meals without pesky sensitivity caused by a metal filling or a metal dental crown? If so, have you talked to your dentist about how a modern restoration could help? From tooth-colored fillings to porcelain crowns, your smile could likely be restored comfortably and confidently with a modern restoration! (more…)
Want to Help Your Family Avoid Dental Cavities?
What parent wans to see his or her kids struggle with pesky dental discomfort, the kind so often associated with dental cavities? Sadly, studies indicate that approximately one third of the kids in America will be diagnosed with cavities, many in permanent teeth and often before the age of eleven. Fortunately, you can help to prevent cavities and other dental problems with great preventive care at-home, and by visiting the family dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Best of all, these healthy steps can help keep all your family’s smiles healthy, including your own! (more…)
Can You Enjoy a Healthier Smile, Simply?
Wondering if there are extra steps you should be taking to protect your smile? You’re not alone. Many people want to do all they can to prevent cavities and other dental issues, yet they’re not sure how to really go about it. If you are curious, even hopeful, that there are a few simple steps you could take to better protect your teeth and gums, you are in luck. There actually are several simple habits you can form, to help better protect your smile!
When Is Cosmetic Dentistry the Right Smile Solution?
Do you ever find yourself staring in the mirror, wondering just how different your life could be if only you didn’t suffer from the insecurity caused by noticeable smile imperfections. Stains and minor spacing problems might not pose functional threats to your smile, but they can certainly take a toll on your confidence, much less your willingness to pause for selfies with your kids or your silliest friends. Fortunately, if you are struggling with dental imperfections, you don’t have to settle. Cosmetic dentistry can often create fast and efficient smile enhancements. In fact, there are actually a number of ways a dentist might be able to help improve the look of your smile! (more…)
Did You Know February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
February might be known primarily as the month when cupid comes to town. Many also recognize President’s Day during the shortest month of the year. But did you know that February has also been designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time for teaching both parents and kids about the importance of pediatric dental care? Kids are susceptible to cavities and other dental problems, just like adults. So it’s important to teach them from an early age about preventive dentistry, and that is precisely why NCDHM exists. (more…)
Smile Confidently, Again, with Cosmetic Dentistry
Has it been years since you were able to smile confidently, all because of noticeable imperfections, like deep discoloration or inconsistencies in the teeth’s shape or size? If so, have you considered how cosmetic dentistry could help you hide imperfections and improve upon your smile’s natural beauty? Cosmetic dental treatment, like teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers could likely help you achieve a younger-looking and more beautiful smile. That way you can get back to more important things than worrying about your teeth’s appearance, like smiling! (more…)
Is It Time Your Smile Got Some Spring Cleaning?
Do you love a good spring cleaning? It’s often amazing just what a difference some deep cleaning can make on a home, namely how it can make it shine. That said, have you considered that it might be time that your smile gets a spring cleaning, as well? Preventive checkups and cleanings are some of the best ways to protect the teeth against cavities, and also to prevent gum disease, a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. Sadly many people skip regular dental appointments thinking that their smiles already seem healthy, and therefore they don’t need to attend professional checkups and cleanings. This can lead to oral health problems that could otherwise be prevented. To keep your smile in tip top shape, make sure you schedule regular dental cleanings, and spring is a great time to do just that! (more…)
Want to Get a Cavity? Here Are Some Simple Steps to Take
Your dentist has probably already given you a lot of advice about how to protect your smile, but do you ever wonder what are the leading causes of cavities? In other words, what are the habits that would almost assuredly cause you to struggle with dental decay? Sometimes knowing what to avoid, when it comes to dental health, is just as helpful as knowing what you should be doing to protect your smile. (more…)
What Can Be Done About My Uncomfortable Dentures?
Does it seem like ages since you first received your dentures? If so, you might not even remember what it felt like to lose a tooth or to have one extracted. But chances are, you do fondly remember how it felt to like the look and feel of your smile. Over time, dentures can begin to show signs of wear, and even become uncomfortable or ill-fitting. That is why it is important to see your dentist regularly. It can also be helpful, though, to understand the modern prosthetic options that are available for helping to complete – or update – a smile both cosmetically and functionally. (more…)