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Zap Away Tooth Decay with Laser Dentistry

Posted March 7, 2017

Zap away tooth decay with laser dentistry. With lasers, precision oral health treatments can be given safely and accurately to improve and enhance your smile. Lasers have been around since 1994, but have been experiencing a surge of popularity in the dental community, specifically for teeth whiteners, which have boomed in recent years.

Teeth whitening treatments can be found everywhere these days, including your local grocery store. However, many of these products go unregulated and thus may contain ineffective ingredients, or potentially harmful ones capable of destroying tooth enamel or bleaching your gums. With professional teeth whiteners, you can have a treatment applied directly from the hands of an experienced dentist. Lasers are often used in professional whiteners to activate the gels on your teeth safely and effectively.

Lasers are also used to prepare teeth for dental fillings and root canal therapies. If any tissue or bacteria needs to be removed or zapped away, lasers can do the job effectively. If gum tissue needs to be removed and used for a cancer biopsy, one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is with the use of a laser.

If you would like to learn more about laser dentistry or to book a professional cleaning or oral exam with [practice_name], contact us at our dentist office in [city], [state]. Our number is [phone]. Dr. [doctor_name] and our entire team look forward to seeing you soon.

Your Teeth and Dental Implants Will Get Along Perfectly

Posted February 28, 2017

Your teeth and dental implants will get along perfectly. Despite the unlikely marriage of artificial and natural teeth, it is possible to blend them seamlessly by customizing dental implants to your tooth color, shape, and structure. With a small tweak or two, we can ensure not only will you have a wonderfully new functional implant that will be as effective in its functions as a natural tooth can be, but it will also look natural too. Look below to see some other benefits that implants can provide:

– Dental implants are much more form-fitting and are considered by many patients to be much more comfortable than dentures.
– Some tough to chew foods such as steak can easily make dentures slide within your mouth, but dental implants hold fast, making these foods much more enjoyable and easier to eat.
– Due to a method called Osseointegration, the bone-implant integration can grow to support and hold the implant tight.
– Dental implants can fill out the natural shape and structure to your face lost by missing teeth.
– Without teeth or implants held in place, your jawbone can weaken and deteriorate over time.
– Your gums that hold teeth in place can cause shifting and movement to neighboring teeth when a gap is not occupied from a lost or missing tooth.
– A full-toothed smile is much better received in most social settings, which will also enhance your self-esteem and boost your self-image.

If you would like to learn if dental implants are right for you, you are welcome to schedule an oral exam with Dr. [doctor_name] and our team at [practice_name]. Our dentist office is located in [city], [state], and we can be reached by calling us at [phone]. Thanks for visiting with a smile!

Dental Implants and What They Can Do for You

Posted November 21, 2016

If you have suffered a lost or severely cracked tooth, a dental implant may be what you need. Leaving behind an empty pit where the tooth used to be can cause many health issues, including housing harmful bacteria. Thanks to upgrades in technology and the fine-tuned precision of our dentists at [practice_name], we can fix it with implants. Some of the many benefits of dental implants include:

– Customization: Each implant is fully customizable for color, shape, size, and fit.

– Osseointegration: The bones around the implant can strengthen to hold the implant tighter via a process known as osseointegration.

– Natural-looking: Dental implants mimic natural teeth.

– Facial reconstruction: Dental implants can return a face to its original shape prior the lost tooth.

– Strengthen jawbone: Dental implants can strengthen the jawbone, which becomes weak and can deteriorate when teeth are not held in place for support.

– Normal eating habits: You can return to your normal eating habits with dental implants.

– Bone loss prevention: Dental implants can prevent bone loss.

– Durability: Dental implants can last a lifetime.

– Stability: Dental implants can prevent shifting caused by bone loss.

– Aesthetics: Dental implants can give you a better smile.

Restore your missing teeth today with dental implants. If you would like to know more about dental implants, please make an appointment with Dr. [doctor_name] by contacting our wonderful staff at [practice_name] via phone at [phone]. You can also stop by our office in [city], [state]. Let us get you started on the road to a brighter, whiter smile.

Why You Should Change Your Toothbrush

Posted October 1, 2016

As you probably know, brushing your teeth is an extremely important part of your oral hygiene routine. You may have also heard that brushing your teeth can actually help you protect the health of your entire body. If you don’t brush well, you may experience a number of issues–but did you know that if you don’t care for your toothbrush well you could be putting your oral health in danger?

You see, if you don’t care for your toothbrush well, you could accidentally be allowing more germs and bacteria into your mouth. If you have an issue such as gum disease, this bacteria could enter your bloodstream, causing even more issues. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to avoid issues such as these. For instance, please remember to let your toothbrush air dry after every use. You should also store your brush upright and leave it in an open area–not in a drawer. You should also make sure your brush doesn’t come in contact with anyone else’s.

You should also remember to get a new toothbrush, or a new head if you use an electric brush, about once every three months. However, you may need to replace your brush sooner if your bristles have frayed. You should also replace your brush after you deal with an illness. You see, your brush won’t kill bad bacteria, meaning bad bacteria can stay on your brush after you’ve been sick and be harbored in frayed bristles.

If you have any more question about how to care for your toothbrush, or about when you should replace it, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], and our team will gladly answer any questions you have. We will also examine your teeth and gums and give you personalized advice. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, please don’t hesitate to contact [pratice_name] at [phone]. We are eager to hear from you.