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Do you make sure to visit your dentist at least twice a year to check on your oral health? Learn why dental visits are so important.

3 Tips To Prevent Gum Disease

7 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Gum disease can be uncomfortable and can cause a lot of dental issues. It is treatable if you work with a good dental care professional, but the best course of action is to prevent it from happening in the first place. These are a few tips that can help you prevent gum disease. 1. Take Good Care of Your Teeth at Home First of all, you should know that taking good care of your teeth at home is one of the most important steps to preventing gum disease. Read More …

Get Your Smile Back With Porcelain Dental Veneers

2 March 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

People smile to welcome friends and to create good first impressions when meeting new people. Sometimes this very human gesture is inhibited by crooked or otherwise unsightly teeth. Porcelain veneers are one way to put that smile back on your face and the proverbial swing back in your step. What are Porcelain Veneers? Dental veneers are thin slices of material that are custom made to fit over the front of your teeth. Read More …

Had Braces As A Child But Suddenly Unhappy With Your Smile? 3 Reasons Your Teeth May Have Shifted & New Adult Braces Options

1 February 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Articles

If you wore braces as a child or teenager, then you likely remember that experience relatively well, or at least some of it. However, you may look at your smile in the mirror today, many years later, and wonder why your teeth "suddenly" aren't perfectly straight anymore. You may also wonder how you can have your teeth re-straightened with less discomfort than you experienced when wearing braces as a child and less hassle. Read More …

Heart Disease And The Possibility Of Receiving A Dental Implant

30 November 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Articles

If you have recently lost a tooth through an accident or through a scheduled extraction, then it may be time to start thinking about replacing the tooth. Dental replacement options vary depending on your health and the type of replacement tooth that you desire. If you have heart disease, then your health may dictate that a safe replacement like a crown or partial denture must be arranged. Keep reading to learn why this may be true and also what your dentist might do if you decide that an implant is best for you. Read More …

What Is A Cantilever Bridge And How Do You Care For The Device?

28 November 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Articles

If you have lost a permanent tooth in your mouth and are not a good candidate for dental implants, then a bridge may be your next best tooth replacement option. While most people choose to have traditional bridges placed in the mouth, there are other types that you can choose from, like a cantilever bridge. Keep reading to learn more about this bridge variety. What Is A Cantilever Bridge? Traditional bridges are fixed prosthetics with three different distinctive parts. Read More …