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Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of your smile on several fronts. You can correct for teeth that appear unhealthy, discolored, or damaged. If you are interested in receiving porcelain veneers from your dentist, you should know that they are a permanent addition to your teeth. Just as you need to ensure that your teeth (more…).

While you might expect to have bad breath after eating foods with a strong odor, chronic bad breath can be worrisome. It can be a source of embarrassment, and a sign that something might be physically wrong. Chronic bad breath may indicate gum disease. Gum disease occurs when the bacteria in your mouth infiltrate your (more…).

Troubled sleeping may not seem like a relevant problem to discuss during a routine checkup, but if you struggle with snoring or sleep apnea, your dentist can help. Both snoring and sleep apnea are related to a restriction in your air passages while you sleep. People with sleep apnea lose oxygen for ten seconds or (more…).

A single procedure may not be enough to bring your teeth back to full health. A dental office that offers comprehensive dentistry can help you understand the full scope of treatments you will need to restore the health – and the look – of your smile. Comprehensive dentistry means you can address multiple dental issues with a single dentist, rather (more…).

An injury can leave you with an unsightly tooth that hurts your overall appearance. If you have a tooth that has been cracked, chipped, or otherwise marred by trauma, it can require treatments to address both health and cosmetic concerns. Procedures are available to address chips or cracks in a tooth. Because the living tissue (more…).

Your dentist can provide realistic-looking replacements for lost teeth. A variety of prosthetic teeth are available for people who have lost one, several, or all of their teeth. If you have even a single missing tooth, you should know that absent teeth have more than just a cosmetic effect. That absence can rob surrounding teeth (more…).

Certain flavored beverages can cause several problems for your teeth. You should be wary of beverages that are more acidic, are high in sugar, and/or have a darker appearance. All of these factors can indicate risks to the health of your teeth. Replacing flavored drinks with water can spare your teeth from stains, and lower (more…).

Tooth discoloration can have a number of causes, and not every type of discoloration responds to teeth whitening treatment. The discoloration that results when your teeth are stained from foods, drinks, and tobacco use can be treated with a professional teeth whitening from your dentist. Other forms of discoloration can be less affected by these (more…).

A dental crown can be constructed from one of several materials. The chosen types can offer varying advantages with respect to their durability, and their appearance. The location of the tooth receiving a crown can help determine the type of material you should receive. If your tooth is more readily visible, your dentist will likely (more…).

If you want to provide the best possible care for your teeth, you should make sure to receive routine checkups from your general dentist. During a routine visit, your hygienist can offer a thorough cleaning that goes above and beyond what you can receive through brushing and flossing alone. This visit also allows your dentist (more…).