As the time for your senior portraits approaches, it’s important to get prepared. These tips will help you improve your smile so that you’ll look your best when it’s time to have your senior portraits taken.
Practice Your Smile
Several weeks before your senior portraits are scheduled, begin practicing your smile while standing in front of the mirror. Hold your head at different angles and assume different postures. Part your lips in multiple ways, with teeth showing and not showing.…
There are essentially three varieties of dental implants. Your dentist will generally choose which implant method is most appropriate for your particular needs, but many times your dentist will give you the option of choosing. This article discusses the three most common kinds of dental implants to give you a better understanding of your options, or simply to help you get a better idea of what exactly it is your dentist has in store for you.…
Having bleeding gums is not only a frustrating thing to experience, but it can be embarrassing if it happens in front of other people. If you have ever bit into an apple and noticed a small amount of blood on the apple, you will know exactly how embarrassing it can be. Luckily, there are many things you can do to prevent your gums from bleeding, or at least reduce how often this happens.…
Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection that affects the gums. It is caused by poor dental hygiene, which results in a buildup of plaque, a sticky film that coats your teeth after eating. If bacteria isn’t removed by brushing and flossing, it may use sugars to form plaque. Plaque then combines with minerals in saliva to form tartar, a hard substance that covers the teeth.
What are the effects of periodontal disease?…
If you or your child needs to go to the dentist and have to be put under with anesthesia, you will want to understand how that will be covered by your dental and medical insurance plans.
What Exactly Does Dental Insurance Cover?
It’s important to note that dental insurance usually only covers basic treatments and procedures such as cleanings, routine examinations and fillings. Normally, with dental insurance you only need to pay your monthly premium and there is no deductible to meet first.…
If one of your dental crowns comes off during normal business hours, having a dentist reattach the crown will be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, dealing with this situation can become far more complicated if your dental crown falls off during the overnight hours, over the weekend, or while you are away from home for an extended period of time and cannot get to a dentist. Thankfully, it is possible for you to perform emergency crown repairs on your own so that you can avoid any damage to the underlying tooth structure and the pain that comes along with it.…
