Are you feeling self-conscious about your smile? A smile makeover from your cosmetic dentist can help you get the smile you’ve always dreamed about. Whether you have tooth discoloration, broken teeth, missing teeth, or a crooked smile, there are many treatment options available to help correct these dental imperfections and others.
Photo Credit: wuestenigel Flickr via Compfight cc Many people think about the overall health effects of their smoking habit such as the greater risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and other medical conditions. But smoking and tobacco use are also major contributors to serious oral health problems and cosmetic dental issues. Whether you smoke occasionally
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If you are experiencing unexplained headaches, tenderness in your jaw muscles or facial pain, you may need to seek TMJ treatment. While your temperomandibular joints (TMJ) are meant to work the muscles, ligaments and bones in your jaw so you can speak and chew, certain lifestyle factors and conditions can make these daily activities unbearable
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If your dentist discovers that you have a small cavity, you may be caught by surprise. Small cavities typically don’t come with symptoms or give you any indication that you have them. The absence of pain may leave you wondering, “Do small cavities need to be filled?” While it’s always essential to promptly treat cavities
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Your dentist may recommend a dental crown if you have a missing or damaged tooth due to decay, trauma, or other dental problems. For many years, dentists have successfully used traditional lab-created crowns to treat these issues and restore teeth to their normal shape, size, and function. While traditional crowns have long been an effective
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If you need routine dental care such as teeth cleanings, tooth fillings, or a root canal, it’s best to see a general dentist. But, if you require more intensive gum disease treatment or a surgical procedure involving your gums, your family dentist may not be able to help you on their own. This is when your
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We love that our dental practice is located in the amazing neighborhood of Clintonville, Ohio. Not only do we get to serve a wonderful community, we also have had the opportunity to visit other locally-owned Clintonville businesses. While you may already know about some of them from our other blog posts, there are other local
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If you fear going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a very common condition, but its effects could be harming your oral health. If your anxiety is preventing you from seeing your dentist for regular teeth cleanings and exams, serious dental conditions may result from this avoidance. The good news is that
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There are many reasons for tooth loss. Trauma, tooth infections, or gum disease are just some of the more common reasons why people lose teeth. If you are missing a tooth you may wonder if you really need to replace it, especially if it isn’t visible when you smile. The fact is that while a
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Eating a balanced diet offers a slew of benefits to your overall health. But, did you know that the foods you eat can directly affect the health of your teeth and gums? While brushing twice a day and flossing can keep your teeth clean, proper nutrition can also strengthen your teeth and help ward off
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