May 3, 2018
If you’ve heard of Invisalign, you may already be aware of their ease of use and comfortability, especially when compared to traditional braces. Your diet can remain the same and you don’t have to worry about metal hardware rubbing against the inside of your lips and gums. With that being said, there are certain tips your dentist wanted to give before you start treatment.
The better you stick to these habits the more effective and efficient Invisalign in Harrisonburg will be.
April 13, 2018
Traditional crowns are very effective, but inconvenient to produce. Not only do they take multiple appointments to place, but if they don’t fit right, your dentist in Harrisonburg would need to send it back to the dental lab for modifications. This process only costs you more time and money, even to get a single crown. Luckily, your dentist includes the latest dental technology in his practice, so you can get a dental crown made faster than ever.
This is through CEREC technology. That’s right, your dentist is going digital and making restorations in-house! (more…)
April 4, 2018
If you’ve ever had tooth pain before, describing it can be difficult at first. Sometimes the pain is present and other times it isn’t. It can be mild to severe and only occur when performing certain functions, such as chewing. Other times it can be so intense that you can’t even get out of bed. According to your emergency dentist in Harrisonburg, distinguishing pain is the first step to understanding what the cause of the pain could be.
The sooner you get to your dentist, the faster he can provide an effective treatment for your tooth pain.
March 21, 2018
Over 90 percent of adults age 20 to 64 have had cavities in their permanent teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Roughly one-quarter of adults in the same age group have untreated tooth decay. Are you in the latter group? If your teeth don’t hurt, you might assume that they’re in great shape. However, as your dentist in Harrisonburg explains, there aren’t always obvious symptoms when you have a cavity.
March 10, 2018
If you have one or more missing teeth, you’re no stranger to inconvenience and discomfort. Foods may irritate your gums, you might hold back from smiling when you meet new people, and you may be losing bone density in your jaw. Thankfully, there is a solution to your problem. Dental implants in Harrisonburg might be the perfect way for you to reclaim your oral health and your confidence. They offer several significant benefits.
February 28, 2018
Wisdom teeth have an awesome name; they might even make you feel like a genius. Unfortunately, these third molars have nothing to do with a person’s intelligence. They’re called that because they usually emerge from the gums when a person is an adult and supposedly “wiser” than they were in childhood. You might wonder, though, why do we have wisdom teeth? Furthermore, why do so many people have to get them removed? Your dentist in Harrisonburg is here to discuss this fascinating topic.
February 20, 2018
Your teeth are always there when you need them. They make you look great in photos, you love to show them off when you smile at new acquaintances, and they help you enjoy all your favorite foods. You don’t want to do anything that could jeopardize their well-being, right? Unfortunately, many people engage in activities on a daily basis that put their pearly whites in danger. Your dentist in Harrisonburg lists a few of these activities along with tips on how to protect your oral health.
