When you start thinking about how your smile might look after cosmetic dentistry, you may come up with two scenarios. In the first, you find that it looks extraordinary, thanks to personalized treatment. In the second scenario, you might imagine a smile that looks good but that also looks unnatural and unflattering to your other facial features. The good news is that the only possible outcome is the first scenario. “But don’t you offer universal treatments? Doesn’t everyone get the same result?” you might ask. Not exactly. We do offer a set roster of treatments but the features of your care are not identical to those of another patient. Let us explain.
Dental Crowns: 3 Ways We Make Them Look Real
Is your main concern with receiving a dental crown feeling reassured that it will look natural? We certainly understand your worry that your restored tooth could end up looking unnatural. The wonderful news is that when we place a crown, our mission is not only to restore the function and health of your smile but its esthetics as well. Though it may seem challenging or confusing to you, creating a custom crown that blends with your smile is something we do all the time. Allow us to let you in on the details that make this possible.
Dental Fillings: Don’t Worry, Be Excited
What’s to worry about when you need a dental filling? From our perspective, absolutely nothing at all! However, we know the opposite is often true for many of our patients. If you are someone experiencing some uncertainty or anxiety regarding a filling, we suggest strongly that you let us know and ask your questions. You will be so pleased to discover that this very common treatment is nothing to make a fuss over! It’s so simple and effective (and comfortable, too). Need some reassuring? We’re happy to do it!
Essential Knowledge: Restorative Care
As you make your way through the entire spectrum of dental care, you will find that we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative care. While you are probably pleased that you can come to us to address the comprehensive needs of yourself and any family member, you might realize you don’t really know what the different parts of care have to offer. Since restoring your oral health is so important when you’re struggling with an issue, it’s always wise to become educated on the essentials. As a result, when it’s time to come in for help, you can feel hopeful and prepared.
Do I Really Have To Floss?
Have you been hearing some mumbling and murmuring in the news and amongst your friends lately about dental hygiene? Has it made you smile from ear to ear because the rumor is that you don’t really need to floss? While we love to see you smile, it’s important to recognize that this is just what it sounds like: A rumor. While you might hear that there are some verified reports and research out there, it runs completely contrary to our advice. As you might have imagined, the advice suggests you protect your oral health with daily flossing. Ready for a recap now that you know what’s what? Here we go!
Quiz: Can A Common Cold Cause Cavities?
When we come down with something like the common cold, our focus shifts entirely to feeling better and getting back to our daily lives. Unfortunately, this can bring with it some amount of a negative impact to one’s oral health. When you’re feeling under the weather, your attention to dental hygiene may fall by the wayside and you might overlook some instances in which you could be making some better choices. For example, sipping on water to remain hydrated throughout the day is a much better decision than choosing juice (which promotes decay). Learn more with a quiz!
3 Tips For Tongue Cleaning Success
Have you recently been informed that you should be cleaning your tongue during your dental hygiene sessions? Did this evoke an expression from you that was far from a smile? If so, we understand that such a recommendation can sound somewhat foreign to you if it’s not something you’re accustomed to. In response to this knowledge, we have gathered up a few helpful tips that will make this process much easier than you might have imagined.
Oral Cancer: Important Facts
It’s the oral health problem that nobody is very interested in thinking about but that can become quite devastating when overlooked. Oral cancer is certainly not a light topic but there’s some good information to be gathered that can help you feel confident about caring for your mouth. Ready for that good news right away? It’s detectable, it’s treatable, and we can help. Learn more.
What’s A Crown And Why Do I Need One?
Uncertain about this restorative treatment we keep referring to (and insisting you need)? Don’t worry. We understand that upon your initial introduction to a new treatment, you might not feel completely sure about what’s happening. When it comes to the need for a dental crown, you likely have something at least moderately serious happening with your tooth. As a result, you might already feel a bit on edge about your smile. Give us a moment to calm your nerves and offer the info you need to feel good about moving ahead.
Q&A: Protection Against Gum Disease
As you may have noticed, maintaining your oral health does not rely only on your ability to keep your teeth healthy but also on your dedication to the upkeep of your gum tissue. When you neglect certain aspects of care, gum disease may occur. This is an issue that can affect the health of your entire mouth and the future of your smile, so preventing it is extremely significant. Curious about the best way to make sure you keep your periodontal health in tip-top shape? Let’s help you with the details with a Q&A session.
