Sticking to a regular schedule of dental checkups and cleanings is important for many different reasons, and comprehensive examinations are a significant one. During your exam, your dentist can look for signs of trouble that you can’t see on your own, which gives you the chance to address troublesome dental issues before they become serious. For instance, you may not immediately know that you have gingivitis—the first stage of gum disease—but your dentist can tell by spotting signs that you may overlook at home. (more…)
Benefits You’ll Enjoy Immediately with Dental Implants
Dental implants are becoming increasingly more popular as the most lifelike tooth replacement option. Yet, many patients still rely on traditional prostheses to restore their smiles after losing one or more teeth, and therefore, have yet to enjoy the benefits that dental implants have to offer. For instance, the small, root-like posts help keep your jawbone strong and healthy by reestablishing a healthy flow of nutrients. For patients who have worn a conventional bridge or denture for years already, upgrading their replacement teeth with dental implants offers several immediate benefits, as well. (more…)
Get Answers to Questions About Tooth Loss
One of the most distressing things about tooth loss is uncertainty. You may not be sure how your dental health got so bad, or what you should do next to prevent your dental health from getting worse. You might also worry how the lost tooth will affect your smile, and therefore, your confidence. Knowing the answers to these questions can help you be better prepared to deal with tooth loss if it occurs, or if it already has and you need to choose an appropriate replacement. (more…)
What You Need to Know About Tooth Extraction
You might not consider extracting a tooth a step forward in preserving your oral health. But, in many cases, it’s the best way to remove a significant threat to your oral health so your dentist can successfully restore your smile. Nevertheless, tooth extraction can still cause the same effects to your oral health as other means of tooth loss. Therefore, your dentist will only recommend the procedure if it’s absolutely necessary to save your smile. (more…)
What a Same-Day Crown Can Do for You
Dental crowns have been around for centuries and are proven ways for restoring compromised teeth. Today, modern crowns can do more than ever for your tooth, and with advanced technology, we can create your restoration in just one day. The beauty of a lifelike crown is that it can closely mimic the appearance of your healthy, natural tooth. However, the benefits of a custom-designed dental crown also include the complete restoration of your tooth’s health, integrity, and ability to function. (more…)
Why Do So Many People Get Cavities?
Besides stains on your teeth, cavities are the most common chronic dental issue for both children and adults. Yet, they’re also one of the most easily preventable conditions, with the right dental health care and maintenance. This can beg the question, if they’re so preventable, then why do so many people get cavities? The truth is that, while simple, successful cavity prevention requires consistency. Even one slip in your dental hygiene routine and a cavity can have a chance to develop before you notice it. (more…)
How Could Invisalign® Help You?
If your teeth aren’t aligned properly, then your dentist may have suggested Invisalign® clear aligners to correct them. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are made specifically to blend in with your smile, making them highly discreet so you can remain confident throughout your treatment. While their discreet appearance is a significant benefit to Invisalign® aligners, the way they simplify your orthodontic treatment can give you an even bigger advantage in improving your smile and oral health. (more…)
Fix Your Broken Tooth in Just One Visit
Your teeth are the strongest parts of your body, but they still grow weak, crack, and break due to a variety of reasons. When this happens, your dentist must fix the tooth as soon as possible to prevent it from suffering further damage under the pressure of your bite. In many cases, the best way to restore a damaged tooth is by capping it with a custom-designed, lifelike dental crown. At our office, we offer same-day crowns using the innovative E4D machine, allowing you to enjoy your newly restored tooth in just a single day. (more…)
How Obvious Is Gum Disease?
Once you know that you have gum disease, your dentist can likely help you control it and avoid the potentially serious consequences of it (such as tooth loss). However, unlike some other dental issues, gum disease isn’t always obvious. In fact, most patients don’t realize they have it until their dentist detects signs of the disease during a routine dental examination. The fact that you might not immediately recognize its presence is one of the reasons why gum disease affects a majority of adults in the U.S. This makes regular checkup and cleaning appointments with your dentist even more important for the long-term health of your smile. (more…)
When a Root Canal Needs Emergency Treatment
Root canal treatment isn’t the most popular dental treatment, and you may not realize that the need for it often indicates a dental emergency. Nevertheless, waiting or refusing to undergo treatment could quickly lead to significantly more serious oral health problems, including tooth loss and wide-spread oral infection. Because of the seriousness of the conditions that lead to the need for root canal treatment, it can often be considered a dental emergency. Therefore, we advise seeking treatment as soon as possible if your tooth’s root canal becomes compromised. (more…)