Do you wish you could change the look of your teeth? Does a misshapen or stained tooth bother you? Porcelain dental veneers are thin, custom shells that are designed to cover the front surface of your teeth to improve their appearance. They are bonded to the front of the tooth to alter its size, shape or color and perfectly blend in with the rest of your smile. Why consider a porcelain veneer? Porcelain veneers may be a great option for you if you’re fed up with your smile due to the following conditions: Severely discolored teeth — Severe stains, large resin fillings, and health …
We’ve Made Some Updates To Keep You Safer
The safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority, and the current COVID-19 situation makes it even more of a concern. We think it’s important to share with you what we are doing here at the practice so you feel comfortable and confident during your next visit. Read more to find out about the additional safety precautions we are taking. We are proud to announce that we have installed a couple of pieces of equipment to keep the air clean and disinfect surfaces: Surgically Clean Air (SCA) purifiers have been installed in all of our patient rooms and the lobby. These premium air …
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A Long-Lasting Solution
Do you have trouble eating or talking due to missing teeth? Would you like a permanent solution to tooth loss? Dental implants can replace your missing or damaged teeth for good. Not only do they give you back the look and feel of natural teeth, they also help protect your oral health. Benefits of Dental Implants Tooth loss can affect how you eat, speak and feel about your smile. While there are treatment solutions that use prosthetic appliances, the benefits of dental implants make them a popular choice. For example: They look and feel like natural teeth — Implants act like a single tooth. …
How to Save Time, Money, and Your Teeth
When you think about it, your teeth are a marvelous part of your body. They chew your food, aid in the formation of words and help you speak clearly. If properly cared for, they can last many years. Helping patients take care of their teeth is our mission at Magnolia Dental Care, and we have some tips to help you save time, money, and your teeth. An Ounce of Prevention — Is Better Than a Pound of Cure Never was an adage more appropriate than when it comes to care of our teeth and gums. We know that bacteria cause tooth decay through the buildup of plaque that eats through the enamel. We also …
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Dental Restorations Are Meant to Last a Lifetime — Right?
If you are like me, when you spend your time and money on a product or service you expect a good return on your investment. Even so, you do anticipate that your purchase will eventually have to be replaced due to wear and tear. This can happen to dental restorations, too. But why is this so? Some Causes of Restoration Failure Here are a few of the reasons even the most carefully completed restorations can fail: Additional Decay Beneath or Around a Filling, Crown, or Bridge Additional decay can undermine the integrity of the restoration. A filling can become loosened and crowns and bridges can …
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Providing Quality Dental Care Is Our Mission
We say that providing quality care is our mission, but we don’t often share the details of how we fulfill that mission. Let us share a little background on what is involved in providing your dental care. Dental Care and Treatment Take a Lot of Time Everything we do in service to your care is hands-on. One of our team is beside you, administering one treatment or another, the entire time you are here. When you have your teeth cleaned, our hygienist is beside you to administer that treatment. We don’t attach a machine to your teeth and leave you while it cleans and polishes them, then return …
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