There are so many dental damage risk factors in our lives, we can often find it difficult to determine which ones are putting our teeth at the most risk. Due to the fact that we often participate in habits simply to make ourselves feel better, we often leave our smiles vulnerable to dental damage or other physical health trauma that... read more »
Are you familiar with all aspects of dental bonding and why it is used? Dental bonding is a highly effective tooth restoration treatment designed to improve the look and function of teeth. It can be used to improve the aesthetics of your smile and security for your oral health future. Listed below are common benefits that dental bonding can provide:... read more »
The loss of several teeth means it’s time to consider your options for dental restorations in order to regain the oral functions that have been weakened by tooth loss. Two of the most common choices for tooth replacement are a dental bridge and dentures. We would be delighted to help you determine if a dental bridge is the right choice... read more »
Dental X-rays are high-tech pictures that can inform your dentists, Drs. Henrickson, Cha and Dahl, of the status and health of your teeth, tooth roots and underlying bone. Our dental team takes dental X-rays often to make sure everything is in tip-top shape. If you have questions about dental X-rays, our dental team is more than happy to help you.... read more »
Caring for your smile is a full-time job, but it is a gig that you will need to do for the rest of your life. If you want your teeth to stay strong for decades to come, you'll need to make sure you're taken care of them both now and in the future. This includes not only cleaning your... read more »
If you have had a tooth knocked out, extracted, or lost to tooth decay, its loss can affect the function and future health of your smile in many ways. Even if you learn to chew with fewer teeth and can accept the impending changes to your facial structure, the gap in your teeth will begin to alter the alignment of... read more »
If you are ready to transform your smile into the oral health care masterpiece it's destined for; you always need to make sure that all teeth are accounted for. Even a single missing or lost tooth is enough to completely disrupt your oral health. Thus, tooth prosthetics will be needed if any teeth are missing. If you do have missing... read more »
The more you can do to ensure your oral health remains steady, the better chance of success your teeth and gums later on in life. This includes cleaning for daily, consuming the proper foods, and visiting your dentist as necessary. It is a good idea to always make sure you’re cleaning your mouth effectively every day. Typically, you should brush... read more »
While dental crowns are typically cemented into their anchoring abutment with a strong dental adhesive, it is still possible for oral trauma, or chronic poor oral hygiene to weaken the adhesive’s bond. This can cause one of your dental crowns to feel loose, or overly sensitive. Should you find yourself in a situation like this, you need to have the... read more »
The teeth in the front of your mouth largely appear in your smile, while also helping you to bite off pieces of food. Unfortunately, bad oral habits like using your teeth as improvised tools, or nibbling on pencils and pens, could chip or fracture one of your front teeth. If the damage is minimal and limited to the tooth’s enamel... read more »