Patients are often quite curious about why we offer tooth-colored fillings in place of metal ones. To some extent, the immediate benefit is obvious: Those crafted from metal look extremely obvious and can even darken the appearance of your tooth, while those crafted with composite are undetectable and allow your tooth to look natural and restored. Beyond the esthetic value, however, we would like to provide you with some additional information about why we tend to suggest a white dental filling for our patients.
Why Do I Have A Toothache?
You will find upon visiting us that there is a long list of reasons for a toothache. However, when you are at home and your tooth starts to hurt, you need to recognize that there are some common causes that typically require the need for care as soon as possible. The more you know about symptoms to watch for and what is happening with your oral health, the easier it will become to gather up the motivation to contact us for a visit. Keep in mind that we offer a full spectrum of restorative dentistry treatments like root canal therapy to return you to comfort and to save your tooth.
Fishing For Fun
Wondering how you will ever decompress after the high-intensity holiday season? Sure, singing your favorite holiday tunes and spending time with family is enjoyable, but when January rolls around you might need a little time off from the meal prepping, party planning, gift buying, and outfit choosing. So do yourself a favor: Mark off the dates on your calendar and get ready for some time spent outdoors with your children for a truly relaxing time!
Send 2015 Off With A Healthy Smile
Have you been thinking about your resolutions for the New Year? Rather than get ahead of yourself and become too focused on 2016, we suggest you spend a bit of time thinking about 2015 before it’s gone! Here’s why: Your dental insurance benefits are going to hit “refresh” once December of this year ends. As a result, you may find yourself wishing you’d made more of the insurance coverage you had before January rolled around. Don’t worry, you still have some time left to make sure you are all caught up on your dental health before the countdown begins.
Restorative Dentistry: A Quiz
How much do you know about restorative dentistry? Are you fully informed regarding the different types of treatments we offer to repair your smile? Are you certain about when you need restorations and how soon to call if something doesn’t seem right with your smile? Do yourself a big favor and breeze through an informative quiz. You will find out just how much you know – and you might even learn something new.
Six Month Smiles: Essential Info
How does your smile look? Does it looks like it could use some aligning but you are pretty sure you don’t need the comprehensive orthodontic care that comes with a full set of traditional braces? If so, you may be surprised to learn that a treatment called Six Month Smiles offers the unique cosmetic improvements you want. Consider some essential information to help you more clearly understand whether your smile will benefit from this accelerated orthodontic solution.
Holly Days
Looking for some over-the-top winter wonderland type of fun to get the holidays started in rare form? Gather up your kids, your spouse, your relatives, your friends, and the entire neighborhood and get ready for a truly delightful way to celebrate the holiday season.
Puffy Gums: What’s The Problem?
Would you describe your gums as “puffy?” Is this the way you have always characterized your smile or have you only recently noticed that your gum tissue appears inflamed? When it comes to issues with gum tissue, we often find that patients feel less informed when compared with problems associated with their teeth. As a result, we would like to clear up confusion and provide you with some helpful details about how gum contouring may help your smile.
Porcelain Veneers: Quick Answers
Are you on your way toward making a final decision about porcelain veneers? Is there something holding you back? If you answered, “yes” and the problem is simply a lack of information, we happen to be a wellspring of facts. Keep in mind that if you want specific answers to questions unique to your smile, it is a good idea to schedule a visit to see us. For now, however, we suggest that you think about answers to questions frequently asked by patients about veneers.
The Right Way to Floss Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is important, but it’s only half of a good hygiene routine. While proper brushing can clean most of the surfaces of your teeth, about a third of each tooth’s surface area is pressed against another tooth. Flossing is the only way to effectively remove food particles and harmful dental plaque from between your teeth.
However, like brushing teeth, there’s a right and wrong way to floss, and if not done correctly, your teeth and gums will still be subjected to the consequences of poor hygiene. To increase your chances of avoiding a dental disease, be sure you’re flossing your teeth the right (i.e., most effective) way. (more…)
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