Are you avoiding your favorite foods or drinks because of dental discomfort? Are you pretty sure you have a problem, but feel hesitant to find out what it could be? Have you been postponing a dental visit for several weeks, now, because you are concerned about how restoration will feel? What about how your smile will look following your dental treatment? If so, it’s time to relax and talk to your restorative dentist about how treatment could actually improve your smile’s comfort and your confidence. Modern seamless restorative solutions are what make it possible! (more…)
Do Your Gums Need Special Care?
When you brush and floss your teeth, do you ever notice your gums appear to be bleeding? Even after brushing your teeth, do you find yourself struggling with bad breath? Where your gums were once light pink in coloring, are they now a deeper red, or even purple? Did you know that answering “yes” to any or all of these questions means you could already be struggling with gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum disease? Millions of Americans struggle with gum disease, a chronic condition that can eventually lead to tooth loss. It can also negatively impact one’s overall health, because of the gums’ connection to the bloodstream. Fortunately, preventive dental treatment can help to protect your gums, and if they are in need of additional care, periodontal therapy could like help! (more…)
Things You Should Know About Bad Breath
Bad breath is common, and most people will have to deal with it at some point in their lives. For instance, morning breath affects virtually everybody, and your breath might not be at its freshest after a whole day without brushing your teeth. However, most cases of common bad breath go away after a quick cleaning at the sink. If yours doesn’t, then there a few things you should know about chronic bad breath and what it may be trying to tell you. (more…)
Easter Basket Fun without the Sugar Overload
What kid doesn’t love being visited by the Easter bunny, namely excitedly opening a basket of goodies on Easter morning? In fact, what parent doesn’t secretly love gathering the little trinkets and treasures that will garner smiles from those same happy kids? This year, though, why not choose items that can cause smiles and protect them. So rather than resorting to gobs of candy and other sugar-filled goodies, consider these dentist-approved and smile-healthy alternatives! (more…)
Have a Toothache? Your Dentist Can Help
A toothache is perhaps the most common form of dental discomfort, and it can indicate a number of different issues. For instance, if you grind your teeth too much, then they can become sensitive. If you develop a cavity, then the tooth will grow increasingly more painful. If you have a toothache, then your dentist can help by first finding the cause behind it. Then, an appropriate treatment plan will address the underlying issue so you can finally enjoy relief from your toothache. (more…)
When Do You Need to See the Dentist?
Ever wondered if you really need to see the dentist a few times a year, even if your teeth already seem healthy? What about if tooth sensitivity is natural, or a sign of a dental problem? A family dentist can help answer these questions and more. He or she can also provide your smile with the ongoing care that is needed to protect your oral health and to prevent a host of common threats, such as cavities and even gum disease. So the most important question to ask yourself is simply, “Is it time to see my family dentist?” (more…)
How to Effectively Prevent the Causes of Tooth Loss
If you haven’t already lost one or more teeth, then you may grow more concerned about your risks of losing them as you grow older. Which, in turn, could prompt you to more seriously consider what is the best way to prevent tooth loss. Since the causes can vary, the precise methods of preventing it can vary. However, the most effective method of preventing tooth loss is to prevent the common issues that lead to tooth loss in the first place. (more…)
Is Your Smile In Danger of a Cavity? Take This Dental Quiz
Are you hoping to get a clean bill of oral health this year? In fact, was one of your main goals for 2017 to avoid the pesky dental cavities from which you have suffered in the past? If so, you may have already committed to better hygiene, and even cleanings, but it’s important to consider the many ways you can help to protect your smile from cavities as well as other dental problems. Are you really doing all you can to prevent issues? (more…)
Can Your Sore Tooth Be Saved?
Have the last few months been filled with discomfort or pain, especially when trying to enjoy hot beverages and even iced or sugary treats? Does the discomfort seem isolated to a single tooth, or several? If so, it could be due to a dental cavity or even an infection. After injury, intrinsic damage can be done, too. Though the results might not be easily visible, an accident or injury could lead to severe problems if untreated. Fortunately, in most cases fragile, damaged and even sore teeth can be corrected through restorative dentistry. So if you’re ready to restore your oral comfort, why not talk to your dentist about how restoration could help? (more…)
Is Time to Update Your Dental Prostheses?
Are you having a hard time enjoying time with friends or even sharing meals with family, ever since you suffered from adult tooth loss? Even after completing your smile with an unsupported denture, have you continued to feel insecure or even embarrassed about chewing in front of others, or even smiling? If so, it is time to talk with your restorative dentist about how an updated dental prostheses could help you truly rebound from the frustration tooth loss can create. That way you can get back to more important things than worrying about your smile, like enjoying your life! (more…)
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