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Talking to Your Dentist About a Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can make an immediate impact on a patient’s life. People with an improved smile may be more confident speaking and smiling in public, which can improve one's professional and social lives. However, patients should know what they […] Continue Reading
Wisdom Tooth Removal and What to Expect
Wisdom tooth removal involves a surgical procedure to remove one or more of your wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth, commonly referred to as third molars, often grow between the ages of 17 and 25. There are many people who never develop […] Continue Reading
What Can I Do If My Dentures Are Loose?
Do you need dentures? Perhaps you have lost teeth due to poor oral hygiene, from facial trauma or from genetics or other disorders. Getting a set of dentures can give you a new outlook on life as it improves the […] Continue Reading
What to Expect When Getting CEREC Crowns
Having to wait weeks before getting your permanent crown is a thing of the past, thanks to CEREC crowns. When you think of getting a crown put in, you might instinctively prepare yourself for a long wait time between tooth […] Continue Reading
Why You Should Have Regular Oral Exams
Even though life gets busy, regularly getting an oral exam is integral to maintaining a healthy mouth. While plenty of people wait until they experience pain or are inconvenienced by the condition of their teeth and gums, regularly visiting your […] Continue Reading
Do General Dentists Make Crowns or Are They Sent Out to a Dental Labratory?
There are many questions people may have about general dentists and the need and use of dental crowns, or caps, to help restore compromised teeth. One of those concerns may be whether dentists can make the crowns in their own […] Continue Reading
Ask a Family Dentist: Do We Inherit Our Parents’ Dental Health?
A family dentist will be the first to tell you that we inherit many things from our families. The lucky ones inherit fortunes. But what else is passed down to us? Our looks. Our height, or lack thereof. The color […] Continue Reading
What Are Dental Restorations and How Can They Help?
Dental restorations are how dentists repair damaged teeth and restore their function. These oral prosthetics help keep the mouth healthy by preventing problems caused by a tooth being damaged or falling out. Damaged teeth can negatively impact a person's dental, […] Continue Reading
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures: What Is Enamel Shaping?
While exploring your cosmetic dentistry options, you may realize that enamel shaping is not the most attention-grabbing option on that informational pamphlet you were given. In spite of the name, enamel shaping is a low-risk and natural procedure. If you […] Continue Reading
Do You Need Dental Adhesive for Partial Dentures?
Partial dentures are a great way to replace missing teeth if the patient still has some of their natural teeth. However, anyone who has ever worn dentures knows that they sometimes move around in the mouth. That causes problems when […] Continue Reading