Do you feel extremely frustrated by the way your smile looks, or even functions, now that you have lost a tooth, or several? Perhaps you needed to have a tooth extracted, recently, and have been wondering how to cope ever since? Adult tooth loss can be a troubling thing. Fortunately, it does not have to signify the end of smiling, as you knew it. Nor does it have to mean the end of enjoying your favorite meals, and snacks, due to an incomplete smile. While there are several prosthetic options available, to help address the loss of teeth, dental implants are one of the most stable and secure options. That means, that if you want to truly rebound from tooth loss, and to enjoy your smile’s beauty and function once again, a dental implant could be a great solution for you! (more…)
Cavity Prevention So Simple Anyone Could Do It, and Why You Should
Most people know that cavities are common dental problems, but few realize just how pervasive they have become. Recent studies indicate that nearly 90 percent of the adults in America will suffer from dental caries, commonly called cavities. Nearly one third of school-aged children are also likely to have cavities. Fortunately, you can do something to prevent general dental problems and to help protect your smile and those of your kids. You simply need to develop smart and healthy habits, as a family, to help prolong your dental health.
Wondering What TMJ Is and If You Could Have It?
Most people have heard about TMJ disorder, commonly simply referred to as TMJ, yet many may not know what it actually is, or even if they have it. TMJ is actually the term for the Temporomandibular Joint, itself. This is the hinge joint that helps to connect the jawbone to the skull. It is meant to move three ways, with ease, up and down, side to side, and forward and back. Unfortunately, when the TMJ has become damaged it can lead to increasing discomfort, pain, excessive wear to the teeth and other problems. If you suspect you could have TMJ disorder, then, it’s important to see your dentist. (more…)
Want to Feel Confident Again? Try Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you ever find yourself out to dinner with friends envying their beautiful and bright smiles? A common symptom of aging is stained teeth, but the smile can suffer many other symptoms of aging over the years, as well. For instance, teeth can become jagged at the edges, from years of general wear, or even as a result of subconscious teeth grinding. Some teeth can even begin to appear disproportionately small over time. Spacing issues can also develop as one ages, particularly if a person has suffered tooth loss, or if wisdom teeth have caused crowding. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to help hide many imperfections like these, leaving people with younger-looking and also more beautiful smiles. Want to know what cosmetic dentistry could do for you?
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Don’t Miss the Chance to Schedule Preventive Care!
Summer may be known as a time for visiting family, spending more time outdoors with friends, and frequenting local attractions, like the library, the park and the pool. But summer can also be a great time to visit the family dentist. After all, children are like adults, in that they need regular professional dental cleanings to keep their smiles healthy and beautiful. By scheduling appointments over summer break, your kids can get all the preventive care they need, without having to worry about missing class or their extracurricular activities to do so. If you want to keep your kids smiling, why not take them to visit the dentist this summer? (more…)
Will a Cavity Require Root Canal Therapy?
Are you concerned that you might have developed a dental cavity? If so, you might be concerned about what kind of restorative treatment will be required to restore your comfort, and to save your tooth, if that’s even possible. The great news is that most cavities can actually be addressed with minimally invasive dental fillings. Modern fillings can even be made to look natural, while providing great protection against further erosion. The key is simply to see your dentist at the first symptom of trouble, rather than waiting, allowing the issue to worsen over time. If you are diagnosed with a deeply progressed cavity, though, restoration could likely still help to save the affected tooth. (more…)
Importance Of Replacing A Tooth
Your dentist’s main objective is to protect your teeth. In doing so, a tooth extraction will be left as a last resort after all other options have been ruled out. There are times when the extraction (removal) of a tooth is absolutely necessary. When a wisdom tooth is extracted, there is no need to replace it. However, when any other adult tooth has been removed from the mouth, there are important reasons that it must be replaced. When a tooth in the front of the mouth is missing, you may feel self-conscious. But when a tooth elsewhere in the mouth is missing, it can cause negative impacts on the health and function of your other teeth. (more…)
A Crown In Just One Visit
There are several scenarios in which you may require a dental crown, such as an injury, damage, extensive decay, a root canal treatment, etc. A crown protects an exposed and vulnerable tooth from further damage. Without special technology, a mold for a crown would need to be outsourced to an offsite lab. In the meantime, the patient would wear a temporary crown to protect the tooth until the permanent crown was ready. Because Newman Dental has invested in advanced E4D technology, a crown can be created in a single appointment. (more…)
Ready to Complete Your Smile More Securely?
Did you lose a tooth or even several teeth recently? If so, you may have been struggling ever since. Adult tooth loss can create a sense of insecurity, as well as frustration, particularly while eating. Eventually, tooth loss can also lead to alignment problems for remaining teeth, and even changes to the jaw’s structure. Fortunately, dental implants provide a way of addressing all these issues, and more, by creating stability for replacement teeth. If you want to get back to enjoying your life again, without worrying anymore about your missing teeth, a dental implant could provide an ideal smile solution. (more…)
Are Porcelain Veneers the Solution for Which You’ve Been Looking?
When was the last time you truly felt great showing off your smile? Were bell bottom jeans still in style, for the first time? Did phone numbers only have seven digits? If so, you might feel like it’s too late to ever really enjoy your smile, again. There is no way to rewind the clock, in life, yet cosmetic dentistry does make it possible to revive one’s smile. By covering a variety of imperfections and improving the teeth’s symmetry and brightness, porcelain veneers can lead to dramatically younger-looking and more beautiful smiles. Could they be the right cosmetic solution for you?