Building Blocks Of Cosmetic Dentistry

blocksYou know that cosmetic dentistry offers an avenue for smile improvement. This could mean making your smile look whiter, more aligned, fixing chips, and nearly anything else under the sun! While most patients grin from ear to ear with happiness at the thought of fixing such issues, they don’t always understand how it is that we go about making cosmetic changes a reality. Would you like to learn about the building blocks that make up the transformation you want to achieve? We’re happy to line them out for you.

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1st Annual Run With The Turkeys Trot

turkeyrunThanksgiving is on its way, which means you just might be planning out the many delicious foods to pile high onto your plate, those of which you will eat second helpings, and then there’s the dessert! If you’ve been keeping up with the Keep Keller Fit 2016 campaign, you know that your community is looking out for your health (so there’s absolutely something you can do to combat the Turkey Day calorie bomb on the horizon). Check it out!

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Candy Buy Back!

halloweencandyOnce the excitement of Halloween dies down and your children remember what it feels like to overeat candy before going to bed, there’s a lot of extra candy lying around! However, those who are not in excess of candy (and who are always in need of support) are our troops. Fortunately, we are participating in Candy Buy Back for Operation Gratitude, a project that benefits everyone involved! Learn more about this exciting experience as you gather up your candy.

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Quiz: Your Smile And The Thanksgiving Feast

thanksgivingblocksDo you wonder if the extraordinary indulgence that occurs on Thanksgiving is not only dangerous for your waistline but a little dangerous for your smile, as well? The truth is, like any other meal, it’s possible to make choices that will protect your teeth and gums or to make decisions that will place your smile in harm’s way. Wondering if you’re prepared to take on the turkey, mashed potatoes, and more, while maintaining optimal dental hygiene? We can quickly get to the heart of the matter with a quiz.

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3 Sugar-Free Options For Your Halloween Handouts

halloweenbatghostDo you find that as each year passes, you tell yourself that next Halloween, you are going to find some new items to give out when little trick-or-treaters come knocking on your door? As in, you’re over handing gobs of sugar to little kids because the thought of such cute smiles developing tooth decay makes you cringe. Fortunately, we happen to be experts in finding ways around sugar-laden holidays by coming up with enjoyable alternatives. Think over some helpful new choices to protect everyone’s oral health!

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Dental Extractions: Preventing Dry Socket

womancoveringfaceeyeWhen you receive a dental extraction, you will be sent home with some very specific, detailed instructions for your aftercare. While you may think that some of these instructions are just gentle suggestions, we encourage you to think again. It is highly important that you take each step quite seriously to ensure the successful healing of your smile. As a result, you can avoid an uncomfortable and easily preventable problem called dry socket. Learn more!

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Dentures: Improving Stability

implantdentureYou may notice over the course of wearing your full or partial dentures that you enjoy them as your tooth replacement solution. However, you might think that they’d be even better if they were just a bit more stable. Or, you might think to yourself that you’d really prefer dental implants but single crown implants are just not an option at the moment. You will be happy to hear that we can help you attain the desired goal with some suggestions you might not have considered yet. Let’s give a couple new ideas a go!

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Dental Bridge: 3 Important Details

3whitewoodAs your need for a tooth replacement becomes more significant, you may find yourself more and more drawn to the thought of choosing a dental bridge. When replacing one or up to three teeth, a bridge offers a sound, stable, beautiful way to achieve a complete smile. While you might like the advantages, you may still wonder about the less apparent details. Fantastic news! We’ve got some information that will help you get to know more about bridges and their lasting effects on your smile.

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I Heart BBQ!

heartbbqDoes the idea of getting your fingers a bit dirty and sticky thanks to a heaping serving of BBQ sound like a dream come true? If so, gather up your friends and family (and your appetites, too) and head out to this community event. It’s just around the corner!

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Dental Hygiene Quiz: Letting The ADA Guide You

quizblocksAre you having some trouble when you go out shopping for a new toothbrush? Do you feel like you spend hours poring over different toothpaste choices because you aren’t sure which one will work and which one will not? Have you been wondering if you’ll accidentally bring home dental floss that’s just not going to get the job done? When you find yourself in doubt, default to personal preferences and letting the ADA guide you. Find out more through our dental hygiene quiz.

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