by Dr. Smith | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Implant Dentistry
Most people will eventually lose one or more teeth. Even with vigilant oral care, accident or injury can cause the loss of a tooth. As we age, simple daily wear can cause damage to your teeth resulting in tooth loss. More commonly, periodontal disease or tooth decay...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Dental Information, Dental Topics 2
You’ve probably seen what coffee can do to a cup. Those brown stains that you see left on your cup are also sticking to your teeth. Coffee is especially hard on your teeth due to an ingredient called tannic acid, which gets into the grooves and pits of your tooth...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics 2
Most people are not born with a perfect appearance. Some people turn to cosmetic surgery to correct or enhance the things they find unappealing about their looks. However, if cosmetic surgery is not on your agenda, cosmetic dentistry offers many procedures and...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog, Dental Information, Dental Topics 2
Most people have friends or family who have had to deal with the disease cancer in some area of the body. Cancer can be described as uncontrollable cell growth that invades and damages surrounding tissue. Oral cancer often shows up as a persistent sore or growth in...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Family Dentistry
Due to the increased interest in cosmetic dentistry, many family dentists are becoming trained to offer more extensive procedures and treatments geared to improve the appearance of your smile. Many of these treatments are quick and painless, and can offer almost...
by Dr. Smith | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Implant Dentistry
If you’ve been wearing dentures for a while, you may have some complaints. They might fit poorly and shift or click when you talk or eat. Poor fit can lead to discomfort and sores in the mouth that worsen over time, or they can collect food underneath them, leading to...