Cline Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Blog
Scaling and Root Planing Helps Remove Gum Disease
January 25, 2018
Scaling and root planing is a procedure that helps get rid of gum disease as well as removing calculus and infection that is below the gum line. Gum disease is a serious condition with potentially irreversible side effects that most people agree they would rather not have. While some people laugh off signs of gum disease as normal, it is not something to be taken lightly. Your dentist, dental hygienist, or a periodontist should always help you be aware of the current health of your gums and teeth.
(more…)Dental X-Rays Help Discover Issues Early
Sometimes our patients ask if dental x-rays are necessary. The answer is no in the same sense that no dentistry is necessary. There are parts of dentistry that are extremely important, and x-rays are definitely one of them!
(more…)Dental Sealants Prolong the Health of Your Teeth
A dental sealant is a hard resin that is used to fill in small grooves and fissures that naturally occur on your teeth. These grooves and fissures can be difficult to clean which makes them optimal areas for bacteria to gather and create tooth decay. Sealing these areas creates a smoother surface that will not trap food and bacteria as easily and it is also easier to clean. Sealants are placed on the surface of the tooth called the occlusal surface or in other words, the chewing surface of the tooth.
(more…)Inlays and Onlays Help Restore More Extensive Damage
January 24, 2018
Inlays and onlays are a restorative procedure that is an alternative to a crown. They are used on teeth that have sustained damage and require more than a filling. They’re sometimes referred to as an indirect filling because the inlays and onlays are fabricated in a lab and then fitted into the tooth later.
(more…)Tooth Colored Fillings Help Maintain a Natural Smile
Years ago, dentists used amalgam fillings for cavities, which were a combination of metals, including mercury. Since mercury is a highly toxic material, modern dentists have sought more healthy and natural alternatives to the traditional amalgam material. Many dentists opt to use tooth colored fillings, which are made of a composite resin that is safer, and it looks significantly better.
(more…)Tooth Extractions to Remove Unrestorable Teeth
Ideally, we’d all love to hold on to all of our teeth and have them be bright, white and healthy. On occasion, however, it’s necessary to have a tooth extracted by a professional to maintain our overall oral health. Your dentist will take every precaution and measure to avoid a tooth extraction for the sake of just removing a tooth, but there are certain circumstances in which having a tooth pulled is the best and only option.
(more…)Dental Cleanings for Prolonged Oral Health
A regular dental cleaning is one of the most important steps in achieving and maintaining oral health. When done on schedule, teeth cleanings are painless procedures that leave your teeth shiny, smooth and squeaky-clean. They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is especially true when it comes to taking care of your teeth.
(more…)Gum Contouring to Reveal a Beautiful Smile
Uneven gum lines, as well as high and low gum lines can drastically affect the beauty of our smiles. Even if a patient has perfect teeth, an unattractive gum line may cause a patient to feel less secure or confident in his or her smile. Fortunately, modern dental techniques can create a gum line that is properly proportioned and perfectly even.
(more…)Dental Crowns for Restoration and Beauty
Dental crowns can be either a cosmetic benefit or a medical necessity, depending on your individual case. Porcelain crown restorations completely cover, or cap, the tooth, which can protect it from ongoing damage while also improving the appearance of the tooth.
(more…)Cosmetic Smile Makeover
At Oxford Dental Care in Idaho Falls, Dr. Drew expertly performs full mouth rehabilitation for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Whether you need a quick cosmetic fix or a complete smile makeover, Dr. Drew has a solution. Contact our office today!
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