The holidays are filled with a lot of wonder, as well as a great many sweet treats. But if all those decadent desserts have wreaked havoc on your smile, you may find yourself frowning, thanks to a cavity. While it’s nothing to be embarrassed by, in fact most people will experience a cavity at least once in their lives; it is something that needs to be promptly treated. Otherwise you are at risk of developing a painful tooth infection. So if you notice symptoms of a cavity, such as sensitivity or pain, dark lines in the crevice of a tooth, or white patches that can mean the layer beneath the enamel has become exposed, it’s time to consult your restorative dentist. A simple filling can likely help restore your smile’s health, especially if you call at the first sign of a cavity! (more…)
Get What You Really Want with Porcelain Veneers
If all you really want for Christmas, this year, is a better-looking smile, then porcelain veneers could be the only item you need to add to your wish list. Veneers provide a way to correct a number of cosmetic concerns, quickly, giving patients the kind of confidence that comes only from having a truly brilliant smile. So, if you want to sparkle this holiday season and into the new year, stop waiting to see what Santa brings you, and call your cosmetic dentist instead. (more…)
What You Need to Know About Smile Health and Periodontal Care
Most people think of beautiful teeth when they think of healthy smiles. But did you know that your gums are just as important to the look and health of your smile? Maintaining healthy gum tissue throughout life requires regular preventive care, a healthy diet, and prompt treatment if issues do arise. Unfortunately, a majority of people in America will develop gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, during adulthood. If you want to prevent or reverse gum problems, it’s important to understand the importance of periodontal care and how you can use it to maintain a great smile! (more…)
Straighten Up Your Smile with Invisalign Orthodontics
Do you feel like you missed your chance for a beautiful smile because you didn’t have braces as a teen? Feel like you’re now stuck with the smile you have, even if it’s causing you to feel insecure? Well it’s time to think again! Thanks to modern technology you no longer have to choose between a misaligned smile or a metal-free one. Invisalign Orthodontics provide a way to fix alignment issues without the discomfort and embarrassment that often accompany traditional braces. So if you’re tired of the noticeable flaws in your smile, ask your cosmetic dentist about what Invisalign could do for you. (more…)
Be a Bridal Beauty with Professional Teeth Whitening
You have probably already put a lot of time and effort into making sure every detail of your wedding has been planned out, from the flowers to your veil, and of course securing something old, new, borrowed and blue. But what about your smile? If you’re feeling embarrassed about walking down the aisle with a smile that’s not as bright or beautiful as that lovely wedding gown you’ve selected, professional teeth whitening can certainly help. Professional whitening can help not only reduce staining, but also restore your smile’s brilliance. So, before you say, “I do” to your betrothed, it’s time to say “yes,” to cosmetic treatment! (more…)
Five Things Your Kids Need to Know About Preventive Dental Care
There are a lot of things that you may be excited about teaching your kids as they grow up, like learning how to throw a baseball for the first time or how to read. Then there are the things you know you should teach your kids, but aren’t exactly stoked about trying to relay. Sadly, dental care often falls into the latter category. You know it’s important, you just may not know how to best go about it. Thankfully, if you find yourself there, struggling with how to teach your kids about proper oral hygiene, your preventive dentist can help! (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help You Put Your Best Smile Forward
Just as many women rely on makeup to help them put their best face forward, cosmetic dentistry can help make you feel more confident about your smile. From discoloration to diastema (the term for gaps between the teeth), there are cosmetic treatments available to help erase, improve or hide esthetic concerns, so you can get on with life smiling more confidently. There’s no reason to settle for flaws in your smile, after all, when cosmetic dentistry can help give you a beautiful smile! (more…)
Skip the Sweets and Opt for Fun, Sugar-free Treats
If you’d like to give the kids something to smile about this Halloween, that won’t send them for fillings later in the year, there are lots of fun dentist-approved alternatives. Nobody ever said you have to dole out confections, after all, to have a spooky good time. Here are some great ideas for trick-or-treaters, that aren’t sugar-filled or candy-based, plus a few preventive tips on how to keep those young smiles healthy, even if you do decide to enjoy a few pieces of candy here and there. (more…)
Cavity Coping with Preventive Care and Fillings As Needed
With Halloween right around the corner, you have probably already begun your prep. Costumes must be secured, cameras must be charged, and, of course, buckets of candy must be readied. In all your excitement to enjoy the holiday with your family, though, it’s still very important that you take great care of your teeth. Preventing cavities means exercising great dental hygiene, and showing some restraint where sugar is concerned. But when preventive care isn’t enough, you also need to seek treatment quickly, like a filling, if you do develop a cavity, so that you can protect your smile from further damage. It’s okay to enjoy some treats, now and then. But if you want to maintain a healthy smile this season and moving forward, it’s important to understand the ways cavities form, how to prevent them, and how to treat them! (more…)
Smile Prouder with Porcelain Veneers
Are you tired of feeling blue because of imperfections with your smile? It’s not uncommon for flaws in the teeth to cause embarrassment. Noticeable flaws may even make it difficult to smile proudly. But insecurities about your teeth don’t have to keep you frowning. Cosmetic dentistry can help improve your smile’s appearance, and porcelain veneers are one of the most popular forms of cosmetic treatment for good reason. Veneers can address a number of cosmetic problems, quickly, allowing you to smile proudly at last. (more…)