If you care about your smile, then you may be quite curious what you can do to help keep it looking beautiful, year after year. You may also want to know more about how you can help protect it from common oral health problems like cavities, and even gum disease. Fortunately, smile care does not have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. In fact, regular preventive dental care is the best way to avoid extensive or expensive dental treatments. (more…)
Restore Your Confidence with Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you embarrassed because your teeth are no longer bright and white, like they once were? Over time, most adults begin to notice discoloration of their teeth, caused by the foods and drinks they consume on a daily basis. Some drinks can be particularly problematic, such as coffee, dark teas, and red wines. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to reverse most dental stains. In fact, a cosmetic dentist can do a lot more than brighten the teeth. There are a number of dental treatments that can help to improve the smile’s appearance. So if you are tired of feeling insecure because of imperfections in your smile, why not find out how cosmetic dentistry could give you a smile you’ll love showing off! (more…)
Got a Cavity? Your Dentist Can Help Get You Smiling Again
Was your morning cup of coffee or hot tea interrupted by dental pain? In fact, has it been weeks since you were able to enjoy a hot beverage or cold treat, like an ice cream cone, because of discomfort with one or several of your teeth? If so, you might have a dental cavity. Cavities are the most common dental problem for both kids and adults alike. The vast majority of adults will actually struggle with cavities. Fortunately, they are preventable through great dental care, including regular hygiene and professional checkups and cleanings. Even if it’s too late to prevent an existing cavity, there is one other source of good news. It’s that modern dental fillings provide a fast, efficient, and even beautiful way to restore a smile after dental decay. (more…)
Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas That Could Actually Do Your Smile Good
Now that the kids will soon be heading back to school, is it time you took your lunch-packing game to the next level? Whether you have one kid to pack for, or several, it can sometimes feel daunting trying to come up with creative, kid-friendly and portable lunch ideas, much less ones that will wow their friends at the cafeteria table. Fortunately, your preventive dentist has some creative ideas for sending your kids to school with lunches, and snacks, that are both healthy and smile-friendly! (more…)
Which is Right for You, a Dental Bridge or Dental Implant?
Following tooth loss, a number of once enjoyable daily activities can suddenly seem daunting, cumbersome, or even embarrassing. After all, who wants to try to chew on an apple, only to have one’s dentures shift about, or get stuck altogether? Who wants to smile and laugh with friends, when he or she is concerned about ill-fitting or unnatural-looking dentures? Fortunately for patients suffering from tooth loss, modern prostheses offer a number of ways to complete the smile again, many of which are designed to inspire confidence while chewing and, just as importantly, smiling. Dental bridges and dental implants are two popular prosthetic options. Could one be right for you? (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Dental Crown?
Many people still think of dental crowns as metal fixtures that are easily spotted and often uncomfortable, as well. However, modern dentistry provides a number of ways to treat dental issues, including several options that are more discreet than metal crowns, and often more comfortable as well. That is great news for patients that might be in need of a dental crown. Are you one of them? If you are concerned because you know your smile needs restorative treatment, don’t worry about what that will mean for your smile. Instead talk to your dentist about the seamless options available for improving your smile’s look, feel and function! (more…)
Do You Need Teeth Whitening?
A bright smile can offer a number of benefits, from improved confidence to signaling good oral health. However, our daily habits can soon lead to discoloration. How do you remove teeth stains? We can help brighten your smile with cosmetic treatment. Do you need teeth whitening?
Summertime Treats that Are Safer for Your Smile
Summer is a wonderful time to spend with loved ones, and to enjoy a bit more time in the great outdoors. From swimming to hiking, water skiing to biking, chances are you will spend a great deal of time trying to (safely) soak up the sunshine. Unfortunately while many people enjoy their time outdoors, they resort to sweet treats to help beat the heat, which can take a toll on their smiles. Remember, sugar is responsible for causing most cavities and contributing to the development of gum disease as well. So if you want to make sure your smile stays healthy, all summer and beyond, consider these more smile-friendly and dentist-approved alternatives to traditional summertime treats!
Could Your Smile Shine Brighter with Cosmetic Dentistry?
Summer is a wonderful chance to soak in the sunrays (safely, of course) during those long days, and to relish any extra time to spend with friends and family, as well. That can be hard to do, though, when you feel insecure because of your smile. If you find yourself avoiding photo ops, or trying to hide your smile when speaking with friends, it is time to talk with your cosmetic dentist about how he or she could help provide you with a dazzling smile you’ll feel proud to show off all summer long, and far beyond. (more…)
Tips to Prevent Gum Disease and Tooth Loss
While your smile was meant to last for a lifetime, teeth can be lost for a number of different reasons, the most common of which is severe gum disease. While brushing and flossing your teeth and visiting your dentist regularly are meant to protect your smile, gum disease still manages to afflict over 80% of adults in America. Luckily, this doesn’t mean that gum disease is inevitable. Unfortunately, it does mean that many of your dental hygiene may be lacking in effectiveness. To improve your chances of preventing destructive gum disease and tooth loss, we offer these tips for keeping your smile strong and healthy. (more…)