How to Beautify Your Teeth — Without Crowns
You know the value of healthy teeth and a winning smile, and the boost in self-confidence they can bring. Would you like to boost the beauty of your smile in a short amount of time?
Do You Know the Dangers of Gum Disease?
A portion of our patients come in for their regular checkups, and it’s a shame, but we often see bleeding gums. I’m by no means trying to scare you with this message, but this is very important to me and I want to stress the possible dangers to you. There are so many correlations of overall health and your gums. It’s not uncommon for my patients not to realize this. Click here to find out how bleeding gums are connected to more than your oral health.
Crowns and Bridges — An Important Part of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with improving the appearance of your smile. Two restorations we use to restore the looks and functionality of your teeth are crowns and bridges. Bridges usually contain crowns, but crowns can be used without bridges. Confused? Let’s clear that up by finding out the similarities and differences in a crown and…
Don’t Let Gum Disease Steal Your Teeth!
You know how those extra pounds manage to silently creep up and wrap themselves around you when you aren’t looking? Periodontal, or gum, disease is just that sneaky. You can develop it without even knowing, especially if you’ve been lax in keeping regular checkups. Good to know, the first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, is…
Laser Gum Treatment Using LANAP®
Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases of any kind, with nearly 80 percent of Americans having some form of it. It is also, unfortunately, a disease ignored by many — often due to fear of what the treatment may be. Fortunately for you, here at Marcus Dental Practice, we are among the…
Fast Results with CEREC
Advances in technology and methods of treatment in dentistry are making it faster and easier than ever to get long-lasting healthy smiles. A study revealed that 85 percent of patients prefer single-visit dentistry, and that two out of every three of them would travel farther or change dentists for it. We know that whether it…
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
Do you avoid hot or cold drinks because of the pain that’s sure to follow? Or, maybe it’s sweets or cold air triggering your discomfort. For people with sensitive teeth, these actions may cause sharp temporary pain. The team at Marcus Dental Practice wants to review common causes of sensitive teeth. Causes of Sensitive Teeth…
TMD and Facial Pain
Some people experience facial pain for unknown reasons. They try different things to ease the pain, and it may go away, but the underlying cause is unknown. Eventually, the pain returns. Facial pain has different causes such as migraines, sinus infections, and trigeminal neuralgia or TMD. We can help identify the source of the pain.…
Is This a Dental Emergency?
You woke up during the night with a horrible toothache. Or, maybe you’re out of town and a crown comes off. What do you do? Ideally, you’d go to the dentist as soon as possible, but that’s not always an option. And what is considered to be a dental emergency, anyway? The problem may be…
Are there changes you’d like to make?
Many people view the start of a new year as a time for self-reflection and making changes. People do things like switch careers, lose weight, or spend more time with family. Are there changes you’d like to make? Do you like the appearance of your teeth? If you’re not satisfied with your smile, there’s a…