Some people have a disproportionate ration of gum to teeth. Even with teeth that are healthy and straight, a gummy smile can make you feel insecure. Gum contouring is a cosmetic procedure that sculpts excessive gum tissue into a perfect proportion for the teeth. Traditional gum contouring is a surgical procedure done with a scalpel and local anesthesia. This surgical method requires stitches and some healing time. A new, modern technique for gum contouring is done using a soft-tissue diode laser. The laser can give more precise results with less discomfort, less healing time, and no stitches. (more…)
Getting A Perfect Smile With Veneers
A perfect smile does not have to be a cookie-cutter Hollywood smile. The only thing that makes a smile perfect is that it gives you confidence. If you find yourself hiding your smile, covering your teeth when you laugh, or holding back when you speak from fear that you will show your teeth, then you do not have a perfect smile. To gain that confidence through a smile, your dentist can help you sort through cosmetic and restorative options that may be best for you. Porcelain veneers can address several issues all at once. (more…)
Dental Contouring: A Few Ways It Helps
You probably have a good idea about what dental contouring can do for your smile if you’re considering coming in to receive this treatment. However, you might feel like though you know it’s something that can remove a little tissue here and there, you’re short on specifics. What are some ways it can help you with your smile? Your life? Is it just here to shorten a long tooth? Rest easy! We are happy to explain a few ways it helps you beyond the detail of its primary function.
Tough Stuff: A Hidden Culprit For Your Smile
You know that there are some things out there that you should avoid like the plague, so your smile remains safe and intact. In many instances, these things are fairly obvious. For instance, you know that too many desserts will encourage cavities, that trying to break a hard nut open with your teeth can generate cracks, etc. However, if you’ve never considered the way that super tough foods can play a role in damaging your oral health, it’s for good reason: It’s not that obvious. Fortunately, we’re here to fill you in on the details.
Virginia Jerk Festival Is Here!
That’s right! Your annual opportunity to feast on your favorite Caribbean food is back! Make sure you grab tickets, call up friends and family, and head to the Virginia Jerk Festival!
3 Things To Avoid Right Before Getting In Bed
When you brush in the morning, you look forward to a day full of snacks, meals, and more. However, when you brush (and possibly floss) at night, you’re headed for bed and sleep. To avoid introducing something into your oral environment right before you’re unconscious and unable to clean your smile again for many hours, we suggest you remember to avoid certain things right before getting into bed. Remember, water is always A-OK! Most other things, however, can encourage decay, gum disease, and additional oral health problems.
The Real Deal: FAQs About Canker Sores
The truth about canker sores is that you may or may not know what to make of them. You might wonder if they are dangerous or if there’s something you should do about them. Or, you might wonder if there’s not really anything to worry about at all. For the introductory details, we’ve got them ready for you with our FAQs. For everything else, come in and ask away during visits.
Oral Health Problems: Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs
There’s a fine line between ignoring a serious problem … and overreacting. How to know when to simply ignore an oral health change for a little while to see if it resolves on its own and when to schedule an immediate dental visit? Since there’s no way for us to know what’s going on without seeing you, the general response from our team is: If something changes, come in! As for those signs that you should never ever ignore, we’ve got a few to cover.
Why Ask Us About Sleep Apnea?
We know that when you begin to suspect something might be wrong with you and that it might be time to schedule a visit with us, you may do just the opposite. Instead of telling us that you think sleep apnea may be affecting your life, you may instead wish it away, come up with reasons you probably don’t have it, rationalize that it’s probably a waste of time to ask us about it, and the list continues. Guess what? It’s actually always better to mention it. Why is this the case? Let us explain!
Art Garfunkel Performance
Are you an Art Garfunkel fan? Have you been listening to his exceptional singing throughout his career both in collaboration with Paul Simon and as a solo artist? If so, you will be pleased to learn that he’s coming to our town for Art Garfunkel’s In Close-Up! Get your tickets fast for a night you won’t soon forget.
