Perhaps you have a newborn at home. Possibly your child just lost their first tooth. Or maybe your baseball-loving child had a tooth knocked out while sliding into home. Child dental care may not be something you ponder between visits to the dentist, or outside of emergency situations. Until your kids grow up and leave…
Many people experience fear or anxiety when getting a cavity filled. Their mind goes straight to drills, pressure and imagined pain. These are all things of the past, as dental filling procedures have greatly advanced in recent years. Gone are the days of an excruciating day at the dentist just to fill a cavity. Still,…
In dentistry, dental bridges are commonly used to replace missing teeth. A Bridge is constructed to resemble and replace the missing tooth, thereby “bridging” the gap. Bridges are often made of porcelain, which closely resembles the look and feel of teeth. The four types of dental bridges are traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported. Learn more…
Teeth are susceptible to damage. Luckily, in many cases, tooth damage is repairable. To avoid potential tooth damage, and the associated pain and dental expenses, you can take preventive measures to protect your teeth. The first thing is to understand the causes of dental trauma. A few categories make up the most common causes of…
Cosmetic dentistry typically addresses the aesthetics of the teeth. One of the most common cosmetic dental treatments, that usually comes to mind, is orthodontics. But orthodontics is just one treatment in a much wider expanse of cosmetic dentistry. The best cosmetic dentists take care of tooth staining and discoloration, misaligned or misshapen teeth, and even…
Whatever the circumstance, be it home repairs, car troubles, or personal health, most people hope that the issue isn’t serious, and will eventually go away. Unfortunately, as we know, this isn’t always the case, and these issues can be indications of more significate problems down the road. For our oral health, we feel particularly vulnerable…
One daunting task parents face is finding a trusted dental professional to treat their children. Factoring into a parent’s decision, is the well-being of their child and the potential fear the child may feel visiting the dentist. In addition, parents must consider both theirs and their child’s schedule in hopes of finding an accommodating appointment…
Up to 90% of all communication is nonverbal. Of which, much is created by the expressions of the mouth and jawbone. What if you can’t enjoy the full use of these muscles? At times, even a missing tooth can negatively impact daily life. Columbia Smiles can alter this impact to your life, in the form…
Parents want the best for their children and will do everything possible to ensure their safety and happiness. However, while parents can be there for them emotionally during times of sadness, heartbreak, and grief, words can only do so much when children are faced with issues regarding their health. This can be particularly scary when…
If you’ve recently received a dental filling, it’s possible that you may experience some soreness in your teeth, gums, or jaw. You may wonder, when is pain a sign that something is wrong? Dental fillings, designed to fix issues caused by tooth decay, are incredibly common dental procedures. However, there times in which you might…