Have you recently received the news that you need a dental crown to restore the health of your smile? If so, you may have mixed feelings. While patients are usually relieved at the notion of improved comfort and oral health, we find that they can become concerned about questions for which they have no answers. For instance, you may be worried about what the finished product will look like – or you may wonder if a crown is strong enough for you to eat and speak without hesitation. Receive some helpful details with an informative question-and-answer session (and remember to ask remaining questions during your next visit).
The Right Dental Bridge to Restore Your Smile
Smile restoration can mean many things. If a tooth has a cavity, then the appropriate restoration might be a dental filling or a root canal treatment (depending on the cavity’s severity). If you’ve lost one or more teeth, then rebuilding your smile requires replacing them, often with the use of a custom-made dental bridge. Like the name suggests, a dental bridge closes the gap left in your smile when you’ve lost a tooth, or a few teeth in a row. Usually made from lifelike porcelain, the dental prosthetics are designed to closely mimic the appearance of real teeth while restoring your mouth’s ability to function. (more…)
Quiz: Composite Fillings
Are you hearing more and more about the benefits of composite dental fillings but you are not sure you know the full value of this restorative treatment? To begin, it is important to note that for many years, amalgam fillings were the standard. However, due to concerns regarding safety and comfort, many professionals (such as ourselves) choose to place tooth-colored fillings, which are known for their comfort, long-term wear, and cosmetic value. Curious if you know more than you think or if you could use some additional information? Quiz yourself to learn more.
Three Benefits Of Veneers
The good news is that porcelain veneers offer many benefits, which allow patients to dramatically improve the appearance of their smiles. You may, of course, have a general understanding of veneers – namely that they are super-thin porcelain casings that allow you to customize your smile. However, beyond the esthetic advantages they offer (such as camouflaging cosmetic problems and offering a whiter smile), patients often find themselves wondering if the benefits extend into long-term wear. Even more good news: The answer is yes! Learn more, so you can feel completely confident about choosing veneers for your smile.
Addressing Your Implant Concerns
Has the idea of replacing your missing teeth with dental implants crossed your mind more than once? Is there something stopping you from moving forward with implants as your solution of choice for your tooth loss? If so, you may be like many other patients who begin allowing their concerns about implants to trump their initial interest in this restorative option. Rather than miss out, we suggest you learn more with some simple questions and answers that can help you feel more confident about treatment.
Q&A: Invisalign Treatment
Does the idea of improving your smile alignment give you something to smile about? However, does the idea of walking around with metal brackets and wires over your smile cause you to run for the hills just as you begin considering orthodontic treatment? If so, we think it’s high time you learn more about Invisalign treatment, which straightens smiles with nearly undetectable treatment trays. Allow us to provide you with some helpful details with the assistance of frequently asked questions and answers.
Reasons To Treat Gum Disease
Patients who know just a bit about periodontal problems commonly assume that treating gum disease is not something requiring urgent attention. Some patients think that periodontal issues are unsightly without realizing they bring a long list of potential consequences with them. Others assume they have all the time in the world to address gum inflammation without realizing they are already on borrowed time. To the contrary, it is very important to take care of this oral disease with exceptional urgency. Not sure why? We invite you to consider some serious reasons to seek immediate treatment.
Do You Need A Crown Or Filling?
A restoration repairs your tooth and improves the function and appearance of your smile. We offer a number of restorations, including dental crowns and dental fillings. Which one does your tooth need? Do you need a crown or a filling? With the right restoration you can enjoy a healthy and fully functional smile.
3 Important Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
If your smile is missing one or more teeth, then your confidence in smiling might have suffered from the loss. Yet, your teeth do more than fill out a beautiful smile; they also process your food, help stimulate your facial structures, and more. When one is lost, your bite loses some of its ability to perform its duties, meaning it can become more difficult to bite, chew, and enunciate your words clearly. The most effective tooth replacements – dental implants – are able to not only restore your smile’s appearance, but also re-establish as much of your bite’s vital functions as possible. (more…)
When Is It Time to Visit Your Dentist?
Most people are aware that they should visit their dentist, but not everyone knows exactly when to make the call. Aside from routine visits, there may also be times when seeing your dentist as soon as possible is necessary. Often, neglecting treatment when it’s needed the most could lead to tooth loss and potential threats (or increased risks) to your systemic health. If you notice signs that might indicate a dental issue, or if you experience an emergency such as a broken tooth, then it is definitely time to visit your dentist as soon as possible. (more…)
