Coffee is an important pick-me-up for a large number of Americans. If you struggle to start your day, you may feel that your morning is not complete until you down your first cup! Unfortunately, that boost in energy can also cause problems for your smile. The particles coffee leaves in your teeth can start to make them look discolored. As time passes, that accumulation can lead to distracting, frustrating stains. The professional whitening treatment you receive from your dentist can allow you to combat those stains, and once again show off a bright, white smile. (more…)
How Laser Treatment Can Serve Your Oral Health Needs
By providing you with care via laser treatment, your dentist can offer you a modern, more precise dental experience. Laser treatment is able to help with a range of different dental procedures. You can enjoy better periodontal treatment that is more precise, and can heal faster. You also enjoy an advanced dental cleaning that can better protect you from cavities and gum disease. If you want to enjoy the best possible oral health care, make sure you are taking advantage of the preventive dental care offered through regular appointments. After all, no matter how advanced your dentist’s treatments become, they will not be able to help you if you never come in to receive care. (more…)
How Crowns And Fillings Can Avoid Disrupting Your Smile
If you need work done to restore a tooth suffering from a cavity, you may have unhappy visions of your smile disrupted by a prominent restoration. What you should know is that thanks to modern materials, you can actually have a natural-looking smile even after you receive a dental crown, or a filling. Composite resin fillings offer support for a tooth that will blend in with the surrounding enamel. Crowns made from porcelain and zirconia closely mimic the appearance of natural teeth. When placed, a porcelain or zirconia crown can actually improve how you look by covering a less attractive tooth. (more…)
Recognizing The Value Of Preventive Dentistry
Your dentist can offer the type of restorative dental care that makes your smile feel fully protected, without sacrificing how you look. Of course, even when great restorative care is available, your goal should be to prevent dental problems altogether. When you maintain good oral health habits, you can protect yourself against tooth decay, and against gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss later in life. Make sure you keep your smile in great shape by brushing and flossing regularly – and by paying attention to your diet. You will have an easier time avoiding cavities if you avoid sugary items that tend to increase your risk for issues. (more…)
How Veneers And Lumineers Offer Lasting Improvements
How would you like to enjoy cosmetic improvements to your smile that last for a day? Would a week be enough time? If you are interested in undergoing cosmetic dental work, you probably want those results to stick around for a while. You can actually have dramatic improvements that will stay with you when you have dental veneers or Lumineers placed. Both of these cosmetic restorations offer coverage for multiple problems. If you have issues with discolored teeth, if you are tired of congenital flaws hurting your appearance, or if you want to hide damaged teeth, veneers and Lumineers can help. (more…)
Quiz: What Do You Know About Gum Disease?
When you understand what kind of threat gum disease poses to your smile’s long-term condition, you can understand why this problem should be taken seriously. Some people may be inclined to dismiss the severity of the issue because an infection is asymptomatic, meaning it does not cause pain. If an infection is not addressed in time, you can develop advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, which is permanent. Look for signs like swelling, a tendency to bleed, or a reddening of tissue. Your dentist can actually use laser treatment for a more precise, modern treatment of this issue. (more…)
Correcting A Crooked Smile Without Using Braces
Cosmetic work provided by your dentist can make big changes, and some of the effects they can provide may surprise you. People whose smiles are affected by misaligned teeth often assume their only option is to have orthodontic correction through traditional braces. The idea of using bracket and wire braces can be off-putting, especially for adults who fear they will look less mature. What you should know is that in some cases, you can correct a crooked smile with clear aligning trays, and avoid having your appearance affected. If you qualify, your dentist can help by offering an adjustment using Invisalign, or with ClearCorrect clear braces. (more…)
