by Dr. Smith | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to erupt into the mouth, generally emerging between the ages of seventeen and twenty-one. They are the third set of molars and are in pairs: two each on the top and bottom arch of teeth. While some patients don’t have wisdom...
by Dr. Smith | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Dentures
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...
by Dr. Smith | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, General Dentistry
Dental crowns and bridges were originally made to fix terribly damaged or missing teeth. No matter how your teeth have been damaged, crown and bridge restorations can help to restore your beautiful smile. Even one missing tooth can cause surrounding teeth to shift and...
by Dr. Smith | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Teeth Whitening
There’s really no way to avoid teeth becoming discolored over time. Even though you might brush like crazy, the odds are against keeping your bright white smile forever. Certain foods, aging, and habits like smoking are common culprits for staining teeth. With these...
by Dr. Smith | Aug 27, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Veneers
There are a number of reasons people choose to get dental veneers, which are able to hide all kinds of tooth problems. These thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth and can transform an embarrassing smile into one to fill you with pride....
by Dr. Smith | Aug 20, 2021 | Cerec, Dental Topics 2
The traditional approach to getting a crown is to receive a temporary crown and then wait a few weeks for the final restoration to be fabricated so that it can be placed in a follow-up appointment. CEREC technology improves the process by allowing a crown to be...