Has it been several years since you last saw the dentist? If so, is it anxiety that has gotten in your way of getting proper dental care? Routine preventive visits help to keep teeth and gums healthy and looking their best. They are also essential to preventing common issues, such as cavities and even gum disease. Fortunately, for patients who do suffer from generalized dental anxiety, or those who may require rather extensive restorative treatment, dental sedatives are often a safe and effective way of calming anxiety and also keeping patients comfortable as they receive the dental care they need, whether preventive or restorative. (more…)
Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Tooth
Being consistent with your oral healthcare can mostly prevent the need for major treatments. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is a good step in protecting your mouth from tooth decay and gum disease. Regular visits to your dentist for professional cleanings and a check-up can keep you ahead of major problems. However vigilant with your health you are, problems can still arise. Cavities can still happen. Accidents that cause damage to your teeth can still happen. The important thing to remember is that treatment can save your tooth from extraction or further complication. Root canal treatment is done in an effort to save your tooth. (more…)
Extending The Life Of Your Dental Crown
In the past, dental crowns were made from a metal alloy. Not only were they unattractive, but they were susceptible to breakage and cracking. Technological advances has resulted in crowns made from porcelain. The porcelain matches both the appearance and the long lifetimes of natural teeth. If a porcelain crown has been used to restore any of your teeth from damage, decay, or treatments, then you can expect it to last a long time. There is no special treatment for a porcelain crown needed. But as with your natural teeth, a hygiene routine is necessary to keep them healthy. (more…)
Is Restorative Dentistry Really Necessary?
Have you been experiencing increased tooth sensitivity recently, particularly when you try to enjoy your meals? What about pain when you try to sip a hot cup of coffee, or bite into an ice cream cone? If so, you may feel tempted to ignore it, or to simply hope that it will go away on its own, in time. Unfortunately, most dental issues are only likely to get worse if left unaddressed. That’s because the teeth are strong, but they don’t have regenerative properties the way some parts of the body do. The longer you delay a restorative visit, then, the more likely the issue is to progress to the point of requiring extensive treatment or even an extraction. If you want to avoid the need for extensive restorative measures, it’s important to see your dentist at the first sign of trouble, rather than waiting, hoping it will simply go away on its own. (more…)
Summer Is a Great Time to Care for Kids’ Smiles
Now that school has finally let out for the summer, are your kids going a bit stir crazy trapped inside the house? It doesn’t take long for kids who are used to lots of activities to grow restless, especially in the summer heat. Well, one activity you could add to your calendar is preventive dental checkups for the whole family. Summer break is actually a great time to take your kids to visit the family dentist. That might not sound like the most exciting family outing, but it can be an important one. Since preventive dental care is key to keeping smiles healthy, why not take advantage of the kids’ break from school, and make sure their smiles are being protected through checkups and cleanings with their family dentist, without having to miss class to make them happen? (more…)
Did You Know Drinking Water Could Help Protect Your Dental Health?
Are you curious if there are any simple steps you could take to help protect your smile from common threats, such as cavities and even gum disease? Most people would be thrilled to avoid cavities and other dental problems, particularly if doing so was simple and affordable. Yet many people overlook one of the easiest ways to protect the smile, and that is by drinking more water! Water is essential to protecting your oral health. So, if you really want to keep your smile looking and feeling its best, make sure you’re filling your glass with good, old-fashioned H20! (more…)
Interested in Getting a Dental Implant?
Are you tired of settling for an incomplete smile, and the discomfort and embarrassment that can come along with it? It’s hard to enjoy meals or even time with friends, when you’re worried about missing teeth and how they’ve negatively impacted one’s smile. Even if you have an existing prostheses, if are you frustrated by its ill-fit or the fact that it is making it difficult to chew comfortably, it’s time to talk to your prosthetic dentist about how a dental implant could help. Dental implants are an incredibly comprehensive way to complete the smile both functionally and beautifully. (more…)
Got a Cavity? Talk to Your Dentist About a Dental Filling
Are you worried about your smile, because lately you have been unable to enjoy your meals or even coffee breaks without dental discomfort getting in your way? Have you spent weeks simply avoiding any foods or drinks that cause discomfort, instead of taking time to figure out why the pain is occurring? Basically, do you worry that you could be suffering from a dental cavity? If so, there really is no need to fret. If you are diagnosed with a cavity, a modern dental filling could likely help to restore your comfort and improve your confidence, as well. The key is to seek restorative treatment quickly, rather than waiting, allowing the issue to worsen over time. (more…)
Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?
As a parent, your metaphorical plate is probably already pretty full, what with school drop offs, extracurricular activities, and managing to get dinner on the table each night. You likely even take the time to ensure your kids are brushing their teeth twice a day, not just wetting their toothbrushes. Does the idea that you might actually need to fit anything else into your already busy family schedule induce stress? If so, take a deep breath. By simply taking your kids to the dentist at least twice a year for routine dental care, like professional checkups and cleanings, you can likely help your kids prevent cavities and other pesky dental problems. That means avoiding extra trips to the dentist for restorative dentistry, and also that you can continue enjoying those precious smiles you love so much! (more…)
Need to Complete Your Smile?
Do you remember the first time you lost a tooth as a child, more specifically the mix of excitement and anticipation you experienced at the idea of being visited by The Tooth Fairy, or simply having proof that you were growing up? Many kids are so ecstatic at the idea of losing a tooth that they hurry the process along, wiggling and even creating high-tech maneuvers, or biting into an apple, trying to get that tooth to come out. Unfortunately, this stands in stark contrast to how most adults feel when they experience tooth loss. For an adult, the feelings associated with tooth loss tend to be profoundly more negative. “How will my smile look now? What will people think or say? Will I still be able to chew comfortably?” These are some of the many troubling questions people often ask after tooth loss or extraction. Fortunately, restorative prosthetic dentistry makes it possible to answer each of these questions positively. Better yet, it makes it possible to truly rebound from tooth loss with confidence and comfort! (more…)
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