She complained that she had bad teeth her entire life. Regardless of how often she brushed, flossed, and even went to the dentist on regular occasion – nothing seemed to work. She simply had “bad teeth.” This led to oral appliances to replace missing teeth to at least give the look of a full smile. …
Like so many people, this particular patient was focused on his family first and the thought of attending to his own smile was not even on the radar. Overcrowding had altered his smile through the years and it was definitely something he wanted to take care of, but how could he do something for himself …
“Jenny” is a 15-year-old young lady who came to our office as a referral from her mother after she had orthodontic care. She had really skinny laterals and the orthodontist sent her over to have veneers, bonding or crowns done. The lateral teeth, the ones that are just to the side of your upper front …
This patient was in her late 20’s and she had always been terribly embarrassed to smile. She would always want to get in photos where only her left side was showing. This led to every time that she could choose a side during a photograph with a group or by herself, she would make sure only …
A Tooth’s Worst Nightmare Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you rely on energy drinks and sweet tea to power you through the day? The things you eat and drink can have a big impact on how at risk you are for developing cavities. We have many different kinds of bacteria in our mouths. …
A wonderful patient came to our office as a referral from some sedation education that she found on our website. She’d been avoiding the dentist for a quite long time. She was in her early 40s and she felt that she could do cleanings and had done cleanings in the past, but anything more than a cleaning …
Straightening teeth has long been a divisive issue among dental patients due to the intrusive nature and social stigma of traditional braces. Invisalign has revolutionized straightening teeth by using clear aligners, allowing you to maintain your smile self-esteem throughout the entire straightening process. Yet, too often patients who desire straight teeth will delay their treatment. …
Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry. In the past, we would do everything we could to save a tooth. That might include: root canal therapy, buildups, crowns, orthodontic extrusion, and even crown lengthening periodontal surgery. We were forced in the past to be heroes in saving teeth that were severely broken down. In the end, the …
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