Does it really matter, when a tooth is missing, how it happened? From a dental point of view there is a difference between a planned extraction and tooth loss. While the result may be the same: an empty spot where a tooth used to be, there is more to each situation. The good news is, we have experience in tooth extraction and dealing with tooth loss. We can help you find a solution that restores your oral health and preserves your smile. We can help you with answers, when a tooth is removed from your smile. (more…)
Holiday Fun In Tucson
At Newman Dental, we’re proud to offer quality dental care to our patients in Tucson. We live in such a unique and welcoming community. We want to take a little time in our blog to discuss upcoming events. There are so many fun holiday events taking place that you and your family can see. In addition, we want to remind our patients to schedule their final visit of 2016 and use their benefits before they expire!
Could Invisalign Help to Straighten Your Smile?
Are you embarrassed to show off your smile, because of gaps between some of your teeth? Do you ever have difficulty chewing or jaw pain related to a misaligned smile? Do you frequently wish you had worn braces as a teenager, but feel embarrassed by the idea of wearing them now? If so, have you spoken to your dentist about the possibility of using Invisalign Orthodontics to help straighten your smile? Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign allows patients to discreetly improve their smile’s alignment, so they can enjoy the confidence that comes from a great smile, without spending years with pesky metal braces! (more…)
Shine This Holiday with a Bright Smile
Do you ever find yourself shying away from photo ops and selfies, or even time with friends and family, because of the insecurity you feel about showing off your smile? Many people feel embarrassed when they notice that their teeth look deeply discolored or simply dingy. Stained teeth can cause the smile to look aged, and make it difficult to smile proudly. Sadly people choose to settle for smiles they’re not proud of, rather than taking simple action to help address the staining. Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to quickly address most discoloration, helping to leave patients with visibly brighter and generally better-looking smiles. So if what you really want this Christmas, is a whiter smile, talk to your cosmetic dentist about how this could be achieved! (more…)
Sip Cocoa and Coffee, Again, with Restorative Dentistry
Have you been avoiding all your favorite hot beverages for the past few weeks or even months, all because of heightened sensitivity you have been experiencing lately? In fact, has it been a while since you were last able to enjoy a bite of dessert, or a sip of coffee, without great discomfort? Both heightened sensitivity and discomfort can be early indication of acidic erosion, the kind responsible for cavity creation. Fortunately, when detected promptly, most dental decay can be addressed through simple treatment, like tooth-colored dental fillings. So, if you are worried you could have a cavity, stop delaying a trip to the dentist. Instead, speak with your restorative dentist about how a filling could help you smile, and sip, again with comfort and confidence! (more…)
Do I Really Need Dental Checkups Every Six Months?
Do you sometimes wonder if regular preventive visits are actually necessary? Particularly if you have stuck to a diligent dental hygiene routine, this year, you might be tempted to skip out on routine dental checkups and cleanings, thinking you are doing more than enough to adequately protect your teeth and gums, yourself. Unfortunately skipping even a few dental visits can allow plaque bacteria to create acidic tartar buildup on the surface of the teeth. This can lead to health problems such as cavities, and even the early stages of periodontitis, or as it is more commonly called, gum disease. So, if you want to protect your smile, it is important to see the dentist at least twice a year for key preventive care. (more…)
Enjoy Great Oral Health This Holiday Season
Before you gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, along with the other holidays that are coming up, right around the corner, make sure you are being mindful of the ways your choices can impact your dental health. Most people want to avoid cavities, gum disease and other common dental problems, yet they don’t always think about how the many choices they make, from what they’re eating to how they’re caring for their teeth on a daily basis, can impact their oral health. If you want to enter into the new year with a healthy smile, it can certainly help to make smart choices over the coming months. (more…)
Don’t Miss Hearing and Seeing The Sound of Music in Tucson
Did you grow up counting raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens amongst your favorite things? Was that because The Sound of Music was your very favorite musical? Do you still find yourself asking, “How to solve a problem like Maria?” or exclaiming, “the hills are alive, with the sound of music?” If so, you might be elated to learn that you can actually catch live performances of the musical, November 29 through December 4, 2016 at Centennial Hall in Tucson. For adults who were kids, themselves, when they first fell in love with this classic, this is a great chance to introduce their own children to both The Sound of Music, itself, and musical theater in general. (more…)
Can Restorative Dentistry Help You Smile Again?
Are you suffering from dental discomfort? In fact, is it painful when you try to enjoy a hot beverage or an iced cold treat? If so, have you considered the possibility that you could require restorative dentistry? Many people struggle with cavities, and even infected teeth, without knowing the cause of their discomfort, or the many ways a restorative dentist could help improve their dental comfort and their overall oral health. Fortunately, modern dental restorations do make it possible to help address a variety of dental problems, and often with comfortable and seamless solutions. So if you do have a problem, restoration can help you smile confidently and without dental pain.
Dazzle This Season with Cosmetic Dentistry
Is your calendar filling up, quickly, with holiday events and family gatherings? The holidays are a great time to spend quality time with those you love, and to celebrate another great year. However, it is hard to enter such a festive season when you are feeling insecure because of your smile. Staining, spacing problems, and inconsistencies in the size or shape of teeth cause many people to feel embarrassed when smiling, much less posing for photographs. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry provides a number of treatment options that a dentist can use to help hide imperfections, and to craft a more beautiful, yet still natural-looking smile. So if all you really want this holiday season is a more dazzling smile, why not talk to your cosmetic dentist about how he or she could help make that wish a reality with smile enhancements? (more…)