Can brushing teeth get rid of cavities? No, it cannot. It can help prevent future cavities from forming, though. When you brush your teeth, you remove plaque, bacteria, and particulate that have accumulated since your last brushing. When left in place, these things can quickly cause tooth decay and lead to cavities, making it important …
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Dental crowns are placed over teeth that have been weakened through trauma, infection, or severe decay. Also known as “caps,” crowns may be used to replace missing teeth as a restoration for dental implants and bridges. They may also be used to secure a dental bridge without harming adjacent teeth. Placing dental crowns takes two …
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are placed over the front of teeth that have been impacted by cosmetic issues such as chips, crooked presentation, and severe staining. Sized, shaped, and colored to look and feel just like natural teeth, dental veneers fit seamlessly into the smile. And, because they are both stain-resistant and …
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Dr. Nathan Tenney is pleased to offer a comprehensive range of general and family dentistry services, including services designed to meet the needs of children. In addition, Dr. Tenney offers cosmetic dentistry services, specialty dentistry services including sleep apnea treatment, and even options to help quell anxiety in nervous patients. Ready to learn more? Contact …
Instant orthodontics typically refers to the correction of minor malocclusion with porcelain veneers. While not truly “instant,” addressing cosmetic bite irregularities with dental veneers is significantly faster than traditional orthodontics, often being able to completely transform a smile in as few as three weeks. Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that are …
Thanksgiving is synonymous with good food. But food that tastes good is not always similarly good for your teeth. This, of course, does not mean that you should refrain from eating the things you love on Thanksgiving, but it does mean that you should be mindful of your actions and take appropriate counter-measures, such as …
There are two types of tooth stains: Extrinsic, often caused by foods, beverages, and lifestyle choices like tobacco use Intrinsic, typically a result of aging, dental fluorosis, and medications Extrinsic stains may present as discoloration, often impacting the entire tooth. Intrinsic stains can appear mottled, ribboned, or splotchy, but may also cause a yellowing or …
At Desert Smiles, we are fully committed to the health and safety of each of our patients. Our sanitation practices meet or exceed CDC, ADA, and OSHA recommendations, and our new COVID-19 cleaning protocols have further enhanced these practices, helping us to keep each person who walks through our door healthy and safe while in …
Porcelain veneers are placed over the front of teeth that have been impacted by cosmetic imperfections. There are several different types of dental veneers, including thin options such as Lumineers® and DuraThin™, allowing the treatment to meet a variety of patient needs. The best way to determine which type of dental veneer is ideal for …
