You may experience too much stress and embarrassment to schedule time to see us. We understand that whether you’re experiencing significant esthetic damage or oral health concerns, you may worry that we will not offer you the compassion you hope for. The opposite is true! We know your plight quite well and want nothing more than to help you regain a healthy, beautiful smile through gentle, comprehensive, and thoughtful care. Learn more about how to easily approach a much better smile.
Invisalign Treatment: Protect Those Trays!
Do you ever find yourself wondering if your Invisalign trays are immune to damage because they seem to hold up quite well (and they’re over your teeth, which can tear through a lot of materials)? If so, it’s important that you bring your thoughts about this treatment out of the clouds and remind yourself that the trays are, in fact, vulnerable to damage. Fortunately, if you know what to avoid, you will be able to keep them nice and safe (and your treatment effective) without a worry in sight.
Dental Contouring: The Stuff You Want To Know
As you learn about cosmetic dentistry treatment after treatment, you begin narrowing down those that will help you achieve your goals and those that won’t. When you decide on dental contouring, you discover that the benefits are quite vast. You can choose it to re-shape your teeth, provided you’re looking for a way to gently buff away esthetic problems. What you might have trouble determining, though, is how much it’s going to cost you, what it feels like, and if it’s convenient or not. Fortunately, the advantages just keep on coming. Let’s cover the details.
3 Times You’ll Need A Teeth Whitening Alternative
No doubt, teeth whitening offers exceptional results for patients seeking whiter smiles. However, this cosmetic treatment is not always the best avenue toward improvement. Under certain circumstances, patients will find that traditional whitening is either insufficient or simply not helpful at all. No need to worry, however! We offer comprehensive cosmetic care to ensure the white smile you want is just around the bend. Learn more and schedule a visit to get started on your future grin.
Flossing Q&A: Is It Supposed To Feel Bad?
We always tell you when you visit us that you should be flossing your teeth every single day. While you may have committed this detail to memory, you may not know what to do when you experience painful flossing. Should you continue on, hoping everything is okay? Is this just a normal part of the dental hygiene process, you wonder? We encourage you to consider frequently asked questions (and our answers), so you can get to know the ins and outs of safe, successful flossing.
Fact Versus Fiction: About Your Brushing
If we were to quiz you over your brushing habits and how they relate to your oral health, do you think you would pass with flying colors? Would you be able to tell us about the subtle details that separate “okay” brushing from exceptional brushing? When you feel uncertain about dental hygiene, you may end up underperforming. To ensure you’re getting the job done successfully, we invite you to make your way through a quick fact-or-fiction session!
Happy Holidays And A Few Reminders
Hooray! You’ve made it through the chilly weather and all of the hustle and bustle that comes with readying yourself for the excitement of the holidays. Lo and behold, they are just about to make their final arrival. For your upcoming weekend, you get a nice big “Happy Holidays!” from all of us and we hope you have a wonderful time. Now, about those dental care reminders…
Holiday Time: Keep Your Veneers Safe
Particularly for patients who have recently received porcelain veneers, it can be a little scary to enter times of reckless abandon (also known as the winter holidays!). You know that you will be faced with a major schedule change, tons of foods and treats you are usually not presented with, and other unknowns. What’s a dedicated dental patient to do when it comes to choosing between one’s appetite and the need to protect one’s smile? Don’t worry. It’s easier than it seems.
Invisalign For 2017? Why Not?
Are you wondering when you will finally get the motivation to go ahead with your plan for receiving Invisalign treatment to straighten your smile? We understand that the best laid plans often take quite a while to establish, which is why we encourage you to talk with us. Making big choices, such as choosing orthodontic care, can feel overwhelming when you try to do it all on your own. Consider some helpful encouragement that might help you turn 2017 into the year of your much improved smile.
Q&A: Biting Your Fingernails
Are you a nail biter? Do you tend to hide your hands when you’re around others because you nibble on your nails chronically? While it’s certainly something that can cause your hands to look less attractive than you would prefer, did you know it might negatively affect your health, as well? In fact, chewing on fingernails can lead to significant oral health problems! Fortunately, you can learn more about what to do (and why you should kick the habit) with our Q&A session.