As your grow older, your oral health needs will change. Understanding the care that the elderly and older Americans will need is vital to maintaining a healthy smile. From checkups to tooth replacement, we can help our older patients enjoy a functional and attractive smile. Find out more about our approach to senior dental care.
We’re two months into 2015, have you scheduled your first dental cleaning of the year yet? While our schedules can become busy very fast, don’t be tempted to forgo your routine appointment. A dental cleaning can help protect your smile from gum disease, tooth decay, and other dental health problems.
How often do you see the dentist for an exam? Having your teeth carefully examined by a dentist is essential to maintaining good oral health. What does a checkup involve? Does everyone need one?
Did you know that with the right steps you can help prevent the onset of common dental problems? We believe in offering our patients the latest in preventive dentistry. From avoiding tooth decay to combating gum disease, a preventive approach can help ensure a lifetime of healthy and whole smiles.
As a parent, you want the very best for your child. Ensuring good overall health for your little one needs to include regular visits to the dentist. Wondering when your child should see the dentist? People are often surprised to find out that dental care for kids begins as soon as the first tooth arrives. With the right steps, you can help your child maintain a healthy and attractive smile.
Losing your teeth can lead to embarrassment about your appearance. Many people even avoid social interactions with friends. To enjoy a whole and beautiful smile, you need to restore your smile to full function and health once again. To accomplish this, many dental professionals now offer tooth replacement with dental implants.
Do you have one or more missing teeth? We frequently have patients come to us asking: How do I replace missing teeth? Fortunately, there are actually multiple options for restoring lost teeth and allowing patients to eat and speak with comfort and ease. In addition, a full smile promotes improved oral health.
To many patients, the need for root canal therapy might be taken as bad news. While it can be unsettling, you can take heart in the fact that your tooth can still be saved. Treating a tooth’s root canal(s) is usually a last resort, prescribed only when a dental filling or crown alone will not suffice, but before the damage is severe enough to require extracting the tooth. To understand the importance of a root canal therapy, we answer a few common questions about the restorative dental procedure. (more…)
If you’ve never had gum disease, you might still realize that it may one day become a serious concern, if you aren’t careful. If gum disease has already developed, then the danger to your oral health can feel more poignant as you race to treat the condition before it costs you one or more teeth, or worse. As a progressive issue, gum disease affects people to varying degrees, from mild gingivitis to more severe periodontitis. The difference lies in how long it remains, which you can limit by being aware of the specifics of gum disease, like its signs, symptoms, and consequences. (more…)
Have you been envisioning your perfect smile for a long time but never realized you had a simple option for attaining the look you desire? Fortunately, we offer porcelain veneers for patients seeking a stunning transformation. This cosmetic treatment offers more than most patients realize is possible, which is often helpful for individuals who assume their smile wants or needs are simply too complex. Are you curious about whether this treatment may offer you the instant rejuvenation you desire? If so, look over the following information for a clearer understanding of what veneers have to offer: