What Are the Benefits of Going to a Family Dentistry Practice?
If you’re looking for a new dental practice for you and your family, you likely have many questions and concerns. You want to find a practice that accepts your insurance, has a great reputation, and that gives you the care you need. That may sound like a tall order. You may even consider going to a different dental hygienist than your kids, thinking that perhaps it makes more sense to choose general dentistry as an adult. But we at Stiles [...]
6 Misconceptions of Having Dental Implants
When you think about specific dental treatments, you may already have preconceived notions of why they’re not right for you. But like with other biases, your misconceptions are likely completely false! That’s okay - it’s not your fault! We watch movies, hear exaggerated stories from friends, read the not-exactly honest feed on our social pages, and boom, we think we have all the answers. We at Stiles Dental Care want you to have all the information on the dental treatments [...]
Four Instances Porcelain Veneers Come in Handy
Spaghetti sauce on your brand-new sweater. A chip in your favorite coffee mug. A picture askew on your bedroom wall. All of these things are annoying. And all of them are fixable, with a bit of effort and the right “rescue” agent. The same is true for some of the annoying situations you may face with your teeth. Many of the bad things that happen to good teeth can be rescued with a single special agent: a dental veneer. What [...]
Do Clear Aligners Actually Give You Straight Teeth?
Let’s get one thing straight. Straight is a concept that’s all over our language. From having our facts straight, to keeping a straight face, the idea of straight has become an ideal to aim for. Straight arrows. Straight pictures on the straight walls. And, of course, straight teeth. But what if the teeth you have aren’t as straight as they could be? Or as straight as you’d like them to be? Is there something you can do about it? Something [...]
Using CEREC Crowns to Fix Damaged or Missing Teeth
You see your dentist regularly for a checkup and cleaning. Maybe you’ve had a cavity filled, or maybe several. That kind of dental work is commonplace. But when your childhood fillings begin to deteriorate, or you bite into that delicious Brazil nut and chip off a bit of your front tooth, a filling won’t solve the problem. Now, you need a dental crown and that’s a whole different game: at least two dental visits, maybe more, and an annoying wait [...]
6 Common Foods That Can Hurt Teeth
“You are what you eat” is, essentially, true. And because everything you eat touches your teeth, it’s also essentially true that you should know how what you eat can affect your teeth. Why? Because eating certain foods can leave a sticky film, called plaque, on your teeth. Plaque carries bacteria. Bacteria can lead to cavities. And cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are the most common chronic disease of children and adolescents. Plus, plaque that’s left [...]
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