Your Questions About Dental Bonding

Like anything else you decide to purchase to improve yourself, when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, you may have lot of questions about particular treatments. If you’ve been looking into dental bonding to erase minor esthetic concerns (think chips, cracks, little spaces between teeth, and even short teeth) then it is time to find out more. By allowing us to answer your questions about those aspects of care that cause you to feel concerned, you can feel you’ve gained a comprehensive grasp of what to expect and whether bonding is right for you.

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How’s Your Daily Flossing Going?

How are your flossing habits? Hopefully you didn’t just respond with, “What flossing habits?” Removing the plaque from between your teeth that your toothbrush inevitably leaves behind is a significant factor in maintaining a truly healthy, clean smile free of oral diseases like gingivitis and tooth decay. You may assume that as long as you’re running floss between your teeth each day, you’re doing enough. However, that’s simply not the case. When it comes to effective flossing habits, frequency and technique are equally important if your flossing is to make an impact on your preventive care.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: What You Can Expect

Have you been thinking about coming in to see us to talk about improving the beauty of your smile? What’s causing you to hesitate? We find that patients sometimes assume they will need to show up knowing exactly which treatment they want. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We begin with a cosmetic dentistry consultation, so we have time to converse with one another about what you would like to achieve. This provides us with ample time to prepare a care plan unique to your needs and goals.

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Sedation Dentistry Are You A Candidate?

Feeling concerned about your dental visit because you’re not sure that you will be able to relax (or you’re simply too anxious to come see us) is something we are more than happy to accommodate. We empathize with patients and know that a trip to the dentist to keep your teeth and gums healthy, even for a consultation in some cases, can be too emotionally overwhelming to handle. The good news is that we offer sedation dentistry to help you feel at ease about receiving care, rather than concerned. Speak with us about your candidacy to find out which sedation solution is best for your needs. Hint: Most patients and particular needs qualify.

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Root Canal Therapy: What You May Not Realize

You probably have a variety of feelings regarding root canals. For instance, finding out that you need root canal therapy to prevent you from losing your tooth may result in a wellspring of emotions. You may feel excited that you have a solution to repair your tooth, upset that your tooth is infected, curious about whether you could have prevented the issue, and more. Rather than dealing with conflicting thoughts, we offer some information that will clear up any confusion. By making some new realizations about this restorative treatment, you can rest easy about improving your oral health.

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What To Expect From Tooth Extraction

We understand that there are certain dental procedures that cause patients a bit more concern than others. When it comes to improving your oral health with a tooth extraction, you may feel unsure regarding what to expect, which can cause some anxiety. Fortunately, we can assure you that the removal of your tooth is a comfortable, easy-to-understand treatment. In the majority of cases, becoming familiar with the details allows patients to feel empowered. Find out more about the steps involved with an extraction with the following details:

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Dental Implants: So Many New Words

If you have your sights set on dental implants to complete your smile, you may find that choosing this solution may become somewhat confusing and requires a bit more research than you imagined. Before you can come to fully understand how implants may benefit your smile (even if you feel certain they will do just that) it’s quite helpful to become familiar with the associated jargon. Ready to brush up on the essential vocab words? If so, look over the following explanations:

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What Type of Dentures Do You Need?

Choosing partial dentures may be the best solution for your tooth loss. Then again, full dentures may actually offer the most appropriate solution for your needs. Or, you may like the idea of dentures but really would prefer dental implants if only you had the time and budget to restore your smile with that option. Can you instantly determine which of these solutions is your perfect fit? If not, we encourage you to learn more about the different types of dentures, so you can quickly make plans to restore your smile.

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I Have A Cavity! Now What?

If you have a cavity, it has formed as the result of plaque. Unfortunately, this extremely sticky substance will attach itself to your teeth on a daily basis. The bacteria within plaque (plaque is full of bacteria) feed on carbohydrates in your mouth, which they turn into acids during digestion. Those acids are delivered directly onto your teeth, which result in the weakening of your tooth’s outermost layer called enamel. With enough exposure to these acids, a softened area of your tooth will cave in, forming a cavity. The good news? We offer restorative treatments to address your cavity, so you can enjoy restored comfort and daily function. Ready to learn more about what will happen with your tooth? Consider the following information:

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