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Veneers are a cosmetic dental procedure that hides minor tooth imperfections like gaps, crooked teeth, or permanently discolored teeth. This procedure can improve your smile without having to undergo extensive treatments. These porcelain shells are ultra-thin and crafted to look completely natural and fit directly over your existing teeth. There are many reasons why patients … Continued
You’ve likely been told by your dentist to floss your teeth every day, preferably after your last meal. Flossing, paired with brushing your teeth twice a day, significantly reduces the risk of developing cavities and gum disease. Even with this guidance, many people are reluctant to floss their teeth. In fact, only about one-third of … Continued
Hippocrates, the Greek physician and philosopher, is credited for stating the phrase, “Let food be thy medicine.” What you eat -= and drink – has a significant impact on the condition of your teeth and mouth. Certain foods and drinks have a negative effect on your oral health and should be avoided as much as … Continued
Dental bonding is a quick, non-invasive, cost-effective way to rejuvenate your smile. Bonding involves our cosmetic dentist in Kingston applying a tooth-colored composite resin to the surface of a tooth, then carefully shaping it to match neighboring teeth and hardening it with a special light. The process requires just one visit to our LakeView Dental Arts office … Continued
Tooth whitening, especially in recent years, has become a highly sought-after cosmetic dental treatment. People want a bright, white smile because it makes them feel more confident. From whitening toothpaste to kits, strips and pens, retail store dental aisles are full of options that promise to deliver a youthful, dazzling smile. With so many people … Continued
Tooth loss is an inevitable part of the aging process for many individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10% of Americans between 65 and 74 years old have lost all of their permanent teeth. For those over the age of 75, that percentage doubles. For many years, replacing missing teeth entailed … Continued
A dental crown replaces the entire exterior of a tooth. Once installed, a crown protects a tooth from further damage, preventing tooth loss. A tooth treated with a crown regains its function and looks natural because it is made with dental porcelain, a material that is beautiful, resists surface stains and is designed to last for many … Continued
Nothing can disrupt your daily life quite like living with chronic pain. TMJ disorder can provoke pain that is debilitating enough that it hinders your ability to function. This pain often manifests in the form of headaches, especially first thing in the morning, that can be chronic and severe. Correctly identifying a case of TMJ disorder is one … Continued
Your mood, alertness and overall physical health and well-being depend on good sleep. But many people, often unknowingly, suffer from a sleep breathing disorder that interrupts their sleep multiple times a night — hundreds of times in the most severe case — to force them to breathe. These sleep disruptions, which can last anywhere from … Continued
If you want to be in the best health possible, you need to make sure you’re taking good care of your teeth and mouth. Unfortunately, there is lots of misinformation out there regarding oral care. Today on the blog, your family dentist in LakeView looks to bust these six myths about oral care. Myth 1) Hard toothbrushes … Continued
