Concerns We Look for During Checkups

magnifyingglassDid you know that we suggest you visit us once every six months for a dental checkup? You have likely heard us recommend that you schedule your next appointment the moment you get up from our chair and there’s a good reason for that. During your preventive visits, we have the ability to monitor your oral health and keep a close eye on it every time we see you. This close watch allows us to detect problems the moment they happen, so they do not have time to flourish and cause significant damage. Wondering just what it is we are looking for when we examine you? Learn more with the following:

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Benefits of Dental Implants

implantplacedHas tooth loss taken a toll on your smile? Are you missing one tooth or several teeth? Perhaps you are missing all of your teeth but the idea of full dentures is unappealing. No matter your tooth loss configuration, you have a wonderful solution at your disposal. For patients with sufficiently strong and healthy jawbones, dental implants offer exceptional benefits as a tooth replacement option. How much do you know about the advantages offered by implants? If you know that an implant is a titanium post placed surgically into your jawbone, which will later support a dental crown, you are on track toward having an excellent knowledge of this prosthetic. However, to truly comprehend how implants can improve your daily life, learn more about the details:

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Denture Basics: Answering Your Questions

smilingmatureblondeAre you a patient who is missing all of your teeth? If so, you are probably feeling extremely concerned with finding a solution right now. In addition to hiding your smile from others – which may be causing you to change your social life – you are certainly not enjoying the full range of foods you used to consider a staple in your diet. You are likely also finding that communicating verbally is something that causes deep frustration because you can no longer rely on your teeth when it comes to articulating your words. Fortunately, you can solve all of these problems by replacing your teeth with full dentures. To learn more about whether this treatment addresses your needs, look over the following:

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Maximize Your Preventive Care Routine

good preventive careIn modern dentistry, our main goal is to protect your teeth from disease, and prevent problems before they arise. Practicing excellent preventive care at home is the best way to avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other common ailments of the mouth. You should occasionally examine your hygiene routine and decide if there are any areas that need improvement. Proper techniques are vital in making sure that your teeth receive the best care and that no harm is being caused. (more…)

Answering Common Porcelain Veneer Questions

smileredlipswhiteteethIf you were to complain to a friend about everything you dislike about the way your smile looks – are you afraid you’d go on for hours? If you are dealing with a long list of dislikes and an equally long list of smile goals, we invite you to learn more about porcelain veneers. This cosmetic treatment offers astounding smile transformations to patients who wish to address multiple esthetic concerns or who simply wish for a truly remarkable makeover. While you are likely excited that such a treatment exists, you are probably also full of questions. To assist you in learning all that you can about veneers, we have compiled the following list of questions (and answers) to help send you along on your journey:

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Cosmetic Dentistry or Restorative Dentistry? What’s the Difference?

womanquestionglowingWhen you think about it, deciding whether something is wrong with the way your smile looks (cosmetic) or with its health (restorative) seems like a pretty easy thing to determine. However, you may find yourself a bit confused when certain problems arise. For instance, maybe you break your tooth. It no longer looks beautiful like it once did – but is also threatening your overall oral health and your tooth itself is no longer healthy. Rather than wondering any longer about the ways to distinguish between these fields of dentistry, we encourage you to learn more about the differences between cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The more you know about what to expect and how to care for your teeth, the more confident and comfortable you are likely to feel when it comes to providing excellent dental care for your smile. Read further:

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Protecting Growing Smiles with Children’s Dentistry

girlsmileYour child’s smile is growing and developing. You may assume this means those newly forming teeth are immune to many of the potential concerns you face as an adult. However, this is anything but true. Your child’s teeth and gums require just as much care and protection if not more. This is because your son or daughter is just learning how to properly employ daily care habits. Rather than causing your child to feel overwhelmed, we encourage you to put some preventive measures into place to make the process easier and enjoyable. By choosing children’s dentistry treatments like sealants, you can encourage your child to feel optimistic about dental care for a lifetime of wonderful oral health.

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Restorative Dentistry for Partial Tooth Loss

womancoveringmouthbangsAre you dealing with partial tooth loss and you are not sure where to begin to improve your smile? This problem may occur in the wake of a wide variety of events. No matter the cause, missing teeth can lead to daily frustration and distress. Simply attempting to eat foods you used to enjoy may become an impossible task. Fortunately, we offer solutions to guide you back toward a wonderful daily quality of life, so you can enjoy a beautiful, functional smile once again. When it comes to targeting your concerns, we rely on restorative dentistry to repair your mouth. Wondering what to expect? Learn more:

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Are You A Candidate for A Dental Bridge?

smilematureglassIf you have been searching high and low for a solution to address your missing tooth or teeth, a dental bridge may complete your smile. However, you may have noticed that not every dental prosthetic is appropriate for every set of tooth loss circumstances. While bridges offer a wide array of wonderful benefits to help patients regain their smiles and daily comfort, we invite you to learn more about this particular tooth replacement option. Keep in mind, whether or not you make a wonderful candidate for this particular solution, we will assess your needs and create a customized care plan that will work for you. Learn more:

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