With technological advancements in the cosmetic dentistry, it is now possible for you to create a more attractive appearance with smile makeovers or a full mouth reconstruction. Smile Makeovers The cosmetic dentist will use dental implants, teeth whitening, and dental veneers to help give you that boost in confidence for most smile makeovers. Full Mouth Reconstruction For full mouth reconstruction, we use advanced restorative treatments that are specially designed to…
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Fluoride is an important protectant against that terrible invader of childhood, cavities. Here are 3 simple steps to make sure your child gets enough (and not too much) fluoride. Fluoride is added to the drinking water in many towns and cities. Check with your town or child’s doctor if you aren’t sure whether there is fluoride in your water. If your water doesn’t have fluoride in it, a doctor or…
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The sooner kids (and adults!) learn about the harmful effects of soda, pop, Coke, or whatever it is called in your area of the country, the less likely they might be to subject their teeth to overexposure to these beverages. Despite the popular thinking that sugar is the enemy in soda, the key ingredient responsible for the majority of tooth destruction is the acid in these drinks. This fact supports…
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Laser tooth whitening is the fastest road to whiter teeth. Tooth color is a seemingly small but very influential dental issue that people face.  Although the color of teeth is an aesthetic factor, for a lot of people, the problem of discolored or yellowed teeth is bigger — one that affects their overall appearance and their confidence. So, for years, people have tried one tooth whitening product after another. Some…
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We hope we’re singing to the choir here, but flossing is quite a simple task and it makes us wonder why more people can’t or won’t do it. Plenty of excuses There are all kinds of ways that people justify their failure to floss. You may have heard some of these reasons. You know, flossing takes too long, the string always breaks, I can’t get the floss between my teeth,…
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Millions of adults have lost teeth. More and more men and women are doing something about it with dental implants. Today’s dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from other teeth, so after the procedure, you will appear to have a mouth full of healthy teeth to show off. From an aesthetic point of view, the loss of teeth can have a psychological effect on people who might feel too self-conscious to…
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Here are 7 ways that cosmetic dental work can be negatively affected. With a little effort on your part, none of it has to ruin the investment you’ve made in your smile. Abra­sive tooth­pastes with bak­ing soda — while the bak­ing soda alone won’t destroy your veneer, it removes the glaze over time, mak­ing the crowns look dull and lifeless. Not wear­ing a pro­tec­tive night­guard — when invest­ing large amounts…
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The crunch of helmets as players tangle for a loose football, the swoosh of the net as an outside jumper is made, and the crack of the bat as a guaranteed double sails into right center field are awesome sounds to sports fans, but for dentists, they’re reminders that a player is just one misstep away from a dental injury. 3 Million Teeth Knocked Out “Basketball and baseball are the…
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Tooth loss is simply the result of an oral disease – not the aging process. Senior citizens can keep all of their teeth with proper care. Regular dental visits are especially important for older people since many suffer from dry mouth, which slows down the flow of saliva. Saliva plays a major role in preventing tooth decay by rinsing away food particles and neutralizing harmful acids. Dry mouth often comes…
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