Tooth loss can be a troubling thing for adults. Unlike the excitement a child feels at losing his or her first tooth, an adult may experience embarrassment, fear, or frustration after the loss of a tooth. Fortunately, it is possible to cope with tooth loss and complete the smile, helping make it easier to chew once again, and just as importantly, to smile. Dentures remain one option for prostheses, but many patients favor the added stability that can be obtained through the use of a dental bridge or a dental implant. (more…)
How Can a Dentist Help Restore Your Oral Health?
Have you spent the last few years neglecting your oral health? From forgetting to brush your teeth before bed at night to drinking more soda than water, skipping out on dental checkups to ignoring warning signs of trouble, such as heightened sensitivity, discoloration and even bleeding gums? If so, you could be suffering from an oral health issue. In many cases people don’t even realize there is a problem until they are at jeopardy of losing a tooth, experiencing extreme pain caused by an infection, or have even lost a tooth. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to avoid these troubling scenarios if you choose to seek treatment at the first sign of trouble. Don’t delay dental care that could help restore and even save your smile! (more…)
Flossing and Other Keys to Preventing Gum Disease
Did you know that gum disease is actually the leading cause of adult tooth loss? When the gum tissue is unhealthy, it begins to pull away from the teeth, causing them to loosen and, if untreated, eventually fall out. Fortunately the symptoms of gum disease are often reversible, especially if it is detected early and treated properly. In many cases, a thorough dental cleaning is the best way to improve the gums’ health, though more invasive cleaning or periodontal therapy may be necessary if the condition has progressed past its first stage, which is known as gingivitis. If you care about the health or beauty of your smile, keep in mind that taking care of your gums is a great way to protect your pearly whites, as well. (more…)
Get Geared Up for Phoenix Comicon This June
If you are a fan of comic books, horror films, anime, steampunk or other pop culture phenomenons, you will certainly want to mark your calendar, now, for Phoenix Comicon, which will be held June 2 through June 5, 2016 at the Phoenix Convention Center! Comicon is a fun event for a variety of media enthusiasts, and a great chance to meet actors, authors, illustrators and more of the talent responsible for creating some of your favorite comic books, shows, movies and more! Comicon is also a great chance to meet fellow enthusiasts, and to show off your DIY skills by designing costumes, which many attendants will be wearing to the convention. (more…)
Take Pride in Your Smile’s Crowning Achievement
Are you worried that you might need restorative treatment after suffering trauma to your mouth or postponing restorative treatment for a painful cavity? Restorative treatment is almost always required when a tooth has become damaged. That’s because teeth cannot repair themselves the way some parts of the body can. Instead, a dentist must help restore the oral health and protect the fragile tooth. If you have delayed dental treatment for fear of what your smile will look or feel like with a restoration like a dental crown, it is time you let your dentist calm your fears. Porcelain dental crowns are generally more beautiful and comfortable than their metal predecessors, so there is no need to worry when it comes to smile restoration! (more…)
Achieve a Smile You Can Be Proud of with Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you sometimes find yourself wishing you had worn braces as a teenager, because of minor imperfections in your teeth’s alignment? Have you noticed your smile looking dingy lately, due to staining or discoloration? Maybe you are concerned by the jagged edges of your teeth, caused by wear, or by disproportionately small or misshapen teeth? Whatever the cause of your insecurity isn’t it time you talk to a cosmetic dentist about how you could hide those imperfections and enhance your smile’s existing beauty? Few physical attributes will have a greater impact on your sense of confidence than your smile, so make sure yours is one you can feel proud of, through cosmetic dentistry. (more…)
Keep Your Smile Healthy with Preventive Dentistry: Part Two
If one of your primary goals, this year, was to take better care of your smile, then you may have already taken some steps to achieving that important goal. You may have begun a more diligent dental hygiene routine, for instance, like brushing and flossing every day. You might even have scheduled a dental appointment. Still, there is more that you could be doing to help keep both your teeth and gums healthy. So if you care about your oral health, and want to make it a priority, here are a few other ways you can better care for your smile. (more…)
Keep Your Smile Healthy with Preventive Dentistry: Part One
Do you want to avoid dental cavities this year, and keep your teeth and gums looking and feeling healthier than in the past? Maybe you are tired of struggling with bad breath caused by gingivitis, or the discomfort that often comes along with cavities, infections, and other dental problems. If you are determined to make it to your next dental checkup and receive a clean bill of oral health, there are a few key steps you should be taking. It is possible to enjoy great oral health with these simple, yet important oral care steps! (more…)
Experience the Excitement of a Debut at the 18th Annual Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals
Do you pride yourself on being the first of your friends to know about the greatest new music, movies, books and more? Are you a self-proclaimed play enthusiast? Maybe you are really into musicals? If so, you are in for a real treat! May 6 through May 22, the Phoenix Theatre will be hosting the 18th Annual Hormel Festival of New Plays and Musicals. This is an opportunity for four new plays to enjoy a staged reading, during which the playwright will be able to experience his or her own show being brought to life for the very first time. (more…)
Lighten Up and Brighten Up with Professional Teeth Whitening
Has it been several years since you felt truly proud of your pearly whites? If so, is it because of staining or discoloration? Many people struggle with yellowing or even greying teeth, particularly as they age. That is because your teeth’s enamel is strong and stain-resistant, but it is also porous, which means over time the foods and drinks you consume can begin to discolor the enamel. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry like professional teeth whitening makes it possible to help erase those years of staining, leaving you with a noticeably brighter and lighter smile! (more…)