A New Year and a New Smile

It’s a New Year, and if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to fix your smile, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist for a no obligation cosmetic dentistry consultation.

Your dentist explains that one of the first things people notice about you is your pearly whites, and if yours is less than impressionable, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry.

In a recent Colgate survey, nearly 88 percent of people surveyed said that a beautiful smile was the first thing that they remembered about a person with a staggering 94 percent saying the first thing they noticed was not the body or the eyes, but the smile. More than a third surveyed also said they would probably not go on a blind date with someone who had crooked teeth.

A beautiful smile helps you get noticed, and more importantly helps you get that dream job or promotion that you have been vying for. A nice smile also helps boost your self-esteem and gives you more confidence.

If you would like to feel more confident when you smile, call or click and schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine what dental cosmetic procedures would be best for your particular needs.

During your appointment, your dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth making sure you are healthy enough for any type of cosmetic dental procedure. If you have gum disease or tooth decay, your dentist will want to take care of that first before continuing. Even tooth whitening requires a healthy mouth as the bleaching agent could cause problems if your gums are red, swollen, bleeding or receding.

If you have been given a clean bill of health, your dentist will discuss your cosmetic treatment options, which may include Dental Veneers, Dental Bonding, CEREC Restorations, Tooth Whitening, Inlays, Onlays, Tooth Colored Fillings, Invisible Braces, Tooth Colored Crowns or a Complete Mouth Restoration.    

If a new smile has been on your mind, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist who can determine what type of cosmetic dental restorations are right for you. Call or click today. 

Have You Seen Your Dentist Lately?

Now that the New Year has officially arrived you may want to start 2016 off the right way by scheduling a dental appointment with your dentist.

According to Colgate, some people may only need to visit the dentist once a year; however, there are patients that should schedule dental appointments twice a year.

Over 50 years ago, people who were having dental examinations to enter the military didn’t have the best teeth and gums; in fact, they were in quite bad shape. Back then, most people did not take oral hygiene or oral health seriously, as there were really no guidelines when it came to how often you should see your dentist. These days’ dentists concentrate on preventive dentistry. Decades ago, most dentists focused on fixing dental problems instead of helping prevent them.

Your dentist explains that even if you practice good oral health habits, including brushing twice and flossing once each day along with a good diet, you still need to schedule annual or bi-annual appointments with your dentist.

During your dental appointment, your dentist will check for any problems that you cannot feel or see. Unfortunately, quite a few of the dental problems that occur are not visible until they are more advanced. These include gum disease, cavities, and oral cancer. When you see your dentist on a regular basis, any problems can be treated before they become serious.

Seeing a dentist twice a year works for most people, while some can go longer between visits. Other patients may require additional dental visits. People who are not at risk when it comes to gum disease and cavities may be able to get away with seeing a dentist every 12 months. However, those that run a higher risk of dental problems may need to schedule appointments with their dentist every three to four months or even more frequently. People in the high-risk group include:

• Pregnant women
• Smokers
• Diabetics
• People who have gum disease
• People who have a weak immune system when it comes to bacterial infections
• People who have plaque buildup
• People who have a tendency to get more cavities than others do

Your dental appointment schedule could change during your lifetime as illness or stress may require more dental appointments than usual.

Start the New Year off the right way and schedule your annual, bi-annual of quarterly appointment with your dentist today.