Gum disease impacts half of adults over the age of 30, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control. Despite the widespread nature and seriousness of the disease, you can take steps to help protect your smile. How do you prevent gum disease?
Can You Protect Your Teeth From Cavities?
It is almost time to start yet another year, which means resolution season is just around the corner. Before you ring in a new year, though, would you like to get a jumpstart on how you can better protect your oral health? If you are particularly interested in avoiding cavities, next year, you are not alone. Nearly 90 percent of adults in America will struggle with dental caries, or cavities as they are more commonly called. Yet cavities are preventable with proper preventive care. To help ensure your smile stays healthy and cavity-free, combine your routine dental visits with these smart choices at-home. (more…)
Would Teeth Whitening Help You Achieve a Dream Smile?
Are you embarrassed when you look in the mirror, because of the deep staining and discoloration on your teeth? You may have even tried over-the-counter whitening products in the past, in an attempt to noticeably lighten your teeth, but been unsatisfied with the results. If so, have you considered the benefits of seeking treatment through a cosmetic dentist? Professional whitening can provide more dramatic results than most OTC products. Plus, it is often faster, too. So if you are ready to update your smile, and to finally achieve the kind of pearly whites of which you have been dreaming, it’s time to discuss how professional teeth whitening could help. (more…)
Could Sleep Apnea Treatment Help Your Loved One?
Has it been months since you actually had a good night’s rest, all because of your loved one’s loud snoring? While snoring can certainly be annoying for those nearby, did you know that it can actually be indication of a life-threatening medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is marked by momentarily lapses in one’s breathing as he or she sleeps. This can occur dozens of times in a single night, drastically cutting down on the effectiveness of one’s sleep, but also contributing to a host of related health issues, such as increased blood pressure and risk of other heart-related problems, irritability, and even depression. To help your loved one, is it important to discover the cause of the loud snoring. Fortunately, if OSA is to blame, your dentist might be able to provide an effective, yet minimally-invasive treatment! (more…)
Could a Dental Crown Be What Your Smile Needs?
Are you concerned about heightened sensitivity, discomfort, or even pain you have begun experiencing, when trying to enjoy your meals or beverages? Perhaps you were recently involved in an accident at work or some other kind of trauma that left one of your teeth visibly chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged? Even chewing can sometimes lead to dental damage, because while the teeth are naturally strong, they are not exempt from problems. Whether caused by acidic erosion, wear, and trauma or injury, the teeth cannot repair themselves the way some other parts of the body can. This is why restorative treatment is needed when a tooth has become damaged, much less infected. Fortunately, the sooner you seek restorative treatment, the more likely the dentist will be able to assist you using minimally invasive, and often even seamless, treatment solutions. (more…)
Is It Time to Schedule a Restorative Dental Appointment?
Have you been suffering from discomfort recently, when trying to enjoy meals or even when taking a sip of iced water or hot coffee? In fact, when brushing your teeth have you noticed changes in your smile, as well, such as visible discoloration, any damage like chips or cracks, or even pain around one or several teeth? While many people are tempted to overlook warning signs, such as these, indicating that they could be struggling with a dental problem, it is actually important to pay attention to changes in your smiles, as these serve as helpful clues that restorative dental treatment may be necessary to restore both your comfort and your overall oral health. Fortunately, modern dental restorations can be made to look natural, and feel great, so there is no reason to dread a restorative treatment, when in fact, it could be essential to helping you enjoy your smile once again! (more…)
Ouch! Is That a Cavity You’re Experiencing?
When was the last time you were able to enjoy a coffee break, uninterrupted by dental discomfort? Was your last date a great success, until you had to turn down dessert for fear of how it would make your tooth feel? When brushing your teeth are you confused or even concerned by the appearance of white patches or grey or black stains? Did you know these could all be early warning signs of dental cavities? Caries, commonly called cavities, are the most common dental problem for both kids and adults alike. Fortunately, dental fillings are one fast and effective way to treat most cavities. So if you do suspect you could be struggling with a cavity, it is time to seek restorative treatment. (more…)
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3 Steps to Protecting Your Smile
Are you wondering what more you can do, this year, to help protect your oral health, namely your beautiful smile? If so, you may be delighted to learn that there are actually a number of simple steps you can take to preserve your dental health. By forming health habits at-home, and combining those hygiene and dietary routines with routine professional cleanings, you can help protect against cavities, gum disease, and other oral health threats. Plus, excellent preventive care can help you maintain a beautiful smile, year after year! (more…)
Get Your Smile Runway Ready with Porcelain Veneers
Do friends regularly compliment your gorgeous outfits, and your super sense of style? If so, you probably take great pride in choosing clothes and accessories that reflect your excellent taste and your personality! But what you have you done to ensure your smile is just as runway ready? In fact, are your teeth in need of some important updates? From staining to spacing problems, inconsistently-sized teeth to jagged edges, there are a number of ways a cosmetic dentist could help enhance your smile, so you are ready to show it off, at last! (more…)
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