Restorative dentistry is an important part of dental care. Restoring your smile can be important not only to appearance, but to the health and function of your teeth. Your dentist can help care for minor issues such as cavities and small chips. Your dentist can also complete a full restoration of your smile to get you full strength and function. A complete restoration may involve multiple visits with extra attention from dental specialists in conjunction with your dentist. Teeth that have been affected by damage or decay or even teeth that are missing could be helped with restorative care. (more…)
Mansfield’s Rockin’ 4th of July
Independence Day is coming up soon. The 4th of July is the quintessential summer holiday filled with celebration, cookouts, and fireworks. Are you looking for a place to celebrate with your family? Do you know where you all will be watching fireworks? Mansfield is hosting it’s annual 4th of July celebration for its 10th year: the Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration! The festivities include bounce houses, a homerun derby, live music, food, and fireworks! (more…)
Snoring: A Signal Of Something Serious?
Snoring can be disruptive to your partner. It can be disruptive to your entire household if you are loud enough. It can be embarrassing. But did you know that it can be a sign of a serious sleep disorder, sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent form of this sleep disorder. While sleeping the soft tissues of the throat and tongue collapse causing your airway to be blocked. This blockage-causing collapse can happen hundreds of times during the night depriving your brain and body of oxygen. (more…)
Early Detection With Oral Cancer Screenings
According to the National Institute of Dental Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), oral cancer has a high survival rate when detected early. Regular screenings by your dentist are part of a vigilant plan for early detection. The screenings can be done within a few minutes at your regular check-up. Your mouth, neck, face, and lips can be painlessly examined for any signs of cancer by your dentist or dental hygienist. If you have specific signs or symptoms lasting for two weeks, you may need to let your dentist or doctor know. (more…)
Get A Brighter, Whiter Smile This Summer!
When you are looking to refresh your look for the summer season, a bright smile can be a good start. Whitening your teeth can be done relatively easily, quickly, and cost-effectively, but it can make a big difference in the appearance of your teeth. There are a lot of options for do-it-yourself whitening, but they might not get your smile as bright and white as you are looking for. Your dentist can provide options that are both professional grade and custom suited for your needs. (more…)
Are Porcelain Veneers Right For Your Smile?
Every smile is perfect in its own way. If imperfections in the appearance of your teeth do not bother you then they are not imperfections. But if you find yourself using your hand to cover your mouth when you laugh or if you only don a closed-mouth smile in your family photos, you might not be proud of your smile. You should be able to smile freely without worrying about that old chip or that permanent staining. If you have cosmetic issues that make you feel insecure, porcelain veneers might help you solve those issues. Issues, such as: (more…)
Free Magic Show At Mansfield Theater
The James Wand Secret Agent Magic Show is a 45-minute interactive, educational magic show. James Wand has performed this show on television and at the White House three times! The show will include clues and magic with encouragement for the children to help complete a top secret mission. To complete the mission, he shows the kids that the most important skills needed are reading and writing. The show is perfect for encouraging children to read and write more. This community event is free for everyone of all ages, and there is no registration required. Just show up. (more…)
Fillings Can Stop Decay In Its Tracks
We do our best to protect our teeth. We drink lots of water. We try to go easy on the sugary treats. We keep a solid brushing and flossing routine. But we still get cavities. In fact, 92% of adults have dental caries (the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities). It is important to still try our best to prevent decay from starting at all, but it is just as important to know how to stop it if it does start. Dental fillings stop decay that has started by literally filling in the hole that has been created in a tooth. If the decay is not stopped with a filling, it will bury deeper into the tooth. (more…)
When Is Dental Bonding The Right Choice?
Whether you have damaged, chipped, or cracked teeth or if you have teeth imperfect only in appearance, you have options like porcelain veneers or dental bonding to improve your smile. Dental bonding is when a composite resin is applied to a tooth. The resin is color-matched to the tooth to look natural in color. Dental bonding does have limitations. For more extensive restoration, porcelain veneers are more often used. But bonding can be the more affordable and time-saving solution. When do you know if it is the right choice? (more…)
Dealing With Your Dental Anxiety
If you get anxious thinking about going to the dentist, you are not alone. Many Americans have a genuine fear and anxiety over visiting the dentist. This fear keeps them from maintaining regular check-ups and from getting necessary dental care. Therefore patients with anxiety or dental phobia are at a higher risk for damage to their teeth and gum disease. The longer that someone procrastinates going to the dentist, the more likely that any existing problems will worsen. In fact, the fear that one has waited too long to go is a major part of a patient’s anxiety. So, if you find yourself getting nervous at the thought of a dental appointment, there are some ways to ease your nerves. (more…)
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