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Insurance AcceptedEating and smiling should be enjoyable activities. For many people, they are, but for many others, biting and chewing food or showing off their entire smile isn’t as simple, or as fun, as usual. When you’ve lost one or more teeth, replacing them is vital to restoring your smile’s beauty and ability to function, which… Read more »
What We Do at a Dental Cleaning
Though dental care often means different things to different people, one service all patients should undergo is a dental cleaning and examination, which you should attend at least once every six months. Your dental cleanings allow Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas to periodically remove harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth to prevent the… Read more »
Your Teeth are What You Eat
Every time you eat a meal, or sip a beverage, your teeth are the first part of your body to make contact with the substance. As such, it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that what you eat has a big influence on your smile. If you’re a habitual coffee-drinker, then over time, the dark liquid… Read more »
Paying Homage to a Classic
Dental crowns are among the oldest and most trusted dental restorations around today. The first crowns appeared almost 2,000 years ago, and were crafted from gold by the wealthy Etruscans, who inhabited the hills of ancient Italy. Throughout history, other metals became popular, including silver and platinum, and today’s crowns are typically made from lifelike… Read more »
What to Look for in a Toothpaste
Hopefully, you’ve done it all your life, but the fact that you’re used to brushing and flossing your teeth every day doesn’t mean you automatically do it right every time. Little things, like how much pressure you apply to the brush and what kind of toothpaste you use, can influence the success of your daily… Read more »
Building Sturdier Bridges to Better Dental Health
Not every consequence of tooth loss is easily recognizable. You might notice the empty spaces left in your smile, but you can’t see the empty sockets in your jawbone where the tooth’s root used to rest. You also won’t immediately notice the resorption that occurs in your jawbone following the loss of your tooth’s roots,… Read more »
Take Better Care of Your Teeth at Home
Ideally, you should only visit the dentist twice a year, for your biannual dental checkups and cleanings. If you practice good enough hygiene at home, then a professional cleaning and thorough inspection should see your smile through good health until your next visit. To help you make the most of your home hygiene routine, Dr…. Read more »
Beat Bad Breath for Good
Your initial instinct may be to hide it, but you can’t conceal your bad breath for long. In fact, ignoring the cause of it can allow bad breath to grow worse, especially if it’s a chronic condition. Your best bet for ridding yourself of the burden is to track down why your breath remains offensive… Read more »
Quiz Yourself on Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dental techniques available, and for good reason. Made from super-thin, semi-translucent ceramic, dental veneers are custom-made “shells” that can be bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. Since placing veneers requires a minimal amount of preparation, they’re often a preferred treatment over dental crowns for patients… Read more »
How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth, and Why You Should
Think your occasional teeth-grinding habit is harmless? Think again. Though healthy teeth are completely surrounded by highly-resistant tooth enamel, the protective layer is only strong enough to take so much abuse. Grinding them together can wear down your enamel, change the shape of your teeth’s surfaces, and lead to a host of subsequent, and potentially… Read more »
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