Is it getting harder to enjoy time out with your crew, because you often find yourself jealous of your friends’ perfect pearly whites? When you feel self-conscious because of your smile otherwise fun activities can feel awkward at best, and often downright uncomfortable. Thankfully, cosmetic treatment makes it possible to correct those concerns so you can get on with enjoying your awesome life, instead of envying your pals’ great smiles. If you’d like to feel more confident, a captivating smile can certainly help, and porcelain veneers can help get you there! (more…)
Want a Gold Star Smile? Preventive Dentistry Is Key
How was your last dental visit? Was it short and simple because your smile was in great shape, or did you need several fillings and extensive plaque removal? If you want to ace your next checkup and keep your smile healthy in the process, preventive care is absolutely essential. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do at home to help ensure you receive that metaphorical gold star sticker at your next cleaning. Plus, preventive care, combined with a healthy diet, is the best way to help keep your teeth and gums healthy in between dental visits. (more…)
The Many Benefits of Metal-Free Restorative Dentistry
Looking for an alternative to having a face full of metal? Modern dentistry means you no longer have to choose between the beauty of your smile, or protecting its health through restorative procedures. From tooth-colored fillings to porcelain crowns, there are a number of ways your restorative dentist can help address problems like cavities, without resorting to filling your smile with shiny metals. If you’ve delayed restorative treatment for fear of the toll it will take on your otherwise beautiful smile, it’s time to learn about the appealing alternatives to traditional metal dentistry.
Sparkle This Holiday Season with Cosmetic Dentistry
Would you like to enter the quickly-approaching holiday season with a refreshed smile that has a bit more sparkle? Cosmetic dentistry offers a number of ways to help correct esthetic issues, from discoloration to gaps between teeth, creating a more dazzling smile in the process. From veneers to whitening, there are a a number of treatments that can help erase imperfections and improve the appearance of your pearly whites, that way you can move forward with more confidence, prepared to celebrate in style. (more…)
Not-So-Fun Facts About Gum Disease
Although its name is highly recognizable, you might not know all there is to know about gum disease. For instance, even if your gums don’t hurt, the disease can still be present, quietly destroying your periodontal tissues. Understanding the nuances of the condition can help you better protect your long-term oral health, either by preventing gum disease or seeking immediate treatment if you notice its symptoms. To help you better recognize the warning signs of gum disease, we explain a few not-so-fun facts about the condition, including how it develops, the damage it could cause, and how best to treat it. (more…)
A Few Questions About Adult Tooth Loss
Given the advances in modern dentistry, you now have several different options for replacing a tooth that has been lost or extracted. From traditional dental bridges and dentures to advanced dental implant prosthetics, we can create a lifelike restoration that rebuilds your smile and restores its beautiful, youthful appearance. Still, the most effective way to preserve your smile is to retain all of your natural, healthy teeth. To do so, though, you must understand the important points about adult tooth loss, including how best to replace the teeth you’ve lost. (more…)
Do You Grind Your Teeth?
Do you grind your teeth? If so, then you may be unaware just how dangerous this irritating and often uncomfortable habit can be. In fact, routine teeth grinding can quickly damage teeth and expose them to harmful bacteria. Fortunately, there are relative simple treatment options designed to help patients who routinely grind or clench their teeth.
Tips to Help Your Children Care for Their Teeth
The habits established during childhood stay with us through adulthood, so it is important to establish a proper oral hygiene routine for your children and promote healthy habits while they are young. Many children experience tooth decay, and while cavities may not seem like a problem in baby teeth that will fall out, the reality is that unhealthy children’s teeth negatively impacts adult teeth development, oral development, and language development. With simple tips to help your children care for their teeth, establish healthy habits for your kids early in life. (more…)
How Sugar Causes Tooth Decay
Sugar not only puts you at risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but it is also the direct cause of tooth decay for as much as 90% of American adults. Sugar is hidden in nearly all processed foods as an additive to enhance taste, so with high exposure to processed foods, sugary beverages, and sweet treats comes a high occurrence of cavities. Here’s how sugar causes tooth decay: Sugar reacts with the bacteria in your saliva to produce an acid that weakens tooth enamel; the tooth then becomes susceptible to decay. (more…)
What Causes Yellow Teeth? Treatments for Stains
Discolored teeth kill your confidence. You smile more freely when you feel confident in how your teeth look, especially if they look clean and white, and many of us experience yellowing teeth that detracts from our smiles. What causes yellow teeth? Yellowing, discolored teeth are the result of our everyday lifestyle habits, including our dietary choices, oral hygiene habits, and vices like smoking. You can prevent yellow teeth by making healthy choices and establishing good habits. Existing stains can be treated with cosmetic dentistry. (more…)