Porcelain Veneers: Answering Your Pressing Questions

smileredlipswhiteteethYou may have thought you knew everything there is to know about improving your smile with veneers, which was probably a huge factor in your decision-making process. However, as you become more serious about choosing porcelain veneers to make over your smile, you may find that curiosities and concerns suddenly begin to make their way into your mind. Rather than worrying about final details, we encourage you to look over the following frequently asked questions. The more you know about what to expect, the more confident you can feel about choosing a cosmetic treatment that works for you:

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Dental Implants: Missing Teeth Restored

red lipstick over missing toothTraumatic injuries, rampant tooth decay, or bacterial infections can all cause multiple teeth to go missing. Depending on the circumstance, your dental professional will take measure to insure the damage is restored, the decay is removed, and the infection is healed, so that you can replace your missing teeth and go on living your life. Whether you have a row of teeth missing or scattered gaps in your smile, your local Cypress, Tx dentist can assist you in fixing your smile. (more…)

A Tooth Extraction Explanation

three teeth one ropedPreserving your remaining teeth in the wake of damage or infection is the ultimate goal at Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, Tx. The professional dental team prides itself on assisting you in keeping all your original teeth. However, in unfortunate circumstances you may need a tooth extraction to save your smile. The entire process of removing a tooth, if necessary, is for the benefit of you and protecting your future smile from creating more issues, such as: crowding, shifting, tooth decay, etc. (more…)

Teeth Whitening For Wedding Season

Woman smiling over flowersWhen you look at your wedding photos later this year, you want to see white, beautiful smiles. You want to hear from the photographer that you and your partners teeth were so bright that they didn’t have to photoshop anything about them; they’re just that white. How do you achieve a smile like this in time for wedding season in Texas? Dr. Newton at Celina Family Dentistry has various options for you, including in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments. (more…)

Quiz: How Do I Stop Snoring?

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Does your significant other often complain about your loud snoring? How do you stop snoring? In many cases, a person who frequently snores may be experiencing the symptoms of a serious sleep disorder. Known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, patients may have difficulty sleeping and exhibit a number of uncomfortable symptoms. If we diagnose this disorder, non-surgical and comfortable treatment options are available.

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6 Ways You Can Brighten Your Smile in 2015

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How have you enjoyed 2015 so far? We’re almost a month in and people across the country are hard at work to meet their New Year’s resolutions. We feel it’s never too late to add another resolution: A brighter smile. With the right preventive action, you can help reduce your risk of developing embarrassing discoloration on your teeth. Let’s look at 6 ways you can brighten your smile.

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FAQs: What is Sedation Dentistry?

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Studies show that between 8% and 15% of the population suffers from dental anxiety. Do you feel uneasy about visiting the dentist, even for something as simple as a checkup or dental cleaning? Then you may benefit from dental sedation, which can help you undergo the treatment necessary to improve the beauty of your smile. What is sedation dentistry?

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What Is TMJ Disorder?

what is tmj disorderMost dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, occur in stages, and treatment depends on the stage that your condition is in. Likewise, TMJ disorder can develop to varying degrees, but it can also describe more than one specific condition. Any issue that involves damage, inflammation, dislocation, or misalignment in your jaw’s joints and/or the muscles around them might be classified as a TMJ disorder (which refers to the acronym for your jaw’s joints, TMJs). Knowing what TMJ disorder is can help you recognize the signs that something is wrong, and seek appropriate treatment before it progresses and becomes more difficult to treat. (more…)