Dental Veneers

Dental veneers, which are commonly referred to as porcelain veneers, are an option in cosmetic dentistry that is aimed at correcting tooth discoloration, uneven spacing, shape irregularities and worn enamel. Plastic or porcelain veneers are placed over the existing teeth, instantly improving your smile. They are a more affordable option in comparison to crowns and are very strong and durable.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most frequently performed procedures in cosmetic dentistry. Over time, tooth enamel becomes discolored as a result of aging, smoking and certain foods and beverages. While teeth whitening kits can be performed at home or in the dentist’s office, a more dramatic change can be obtained by having a trained dentist perform the whitening procedure. To maintain a white smile, follow-up whitening is generally needed once a year.

Composite Bonding

If a tooth becomes broken, decayed, discolored or chipped, composite bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can restore tooth structure. With dental bonding, flaws are immediately covered with a composite material that is similar in appearance to enamel and dentin. This material is then sculpted and shaped to fit the tooth, for a smile that is healthy and bright.

Smile Makeover

A smile makeover typically involves more than one cosmetic dentistry procedure, including teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers and dental implants. This procedure can improve tooth discoloration, missing teeth, chipped teeth and issues with alignment or spacing. In most cases, a smile makeover is done for purely cosmetic reasons, and may be for you if you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth.

After the dental hygienist cleans, shines and flosses your teeth, the dentist will look at them. Together they will count your teeth and make a note of any potential problems that may be creeping up. This gives the dentist a head’s up on what to watch for so he can plan an intervention should the problem become complicated. He may want to do x-rays at that point or just keep a close eye on the problem. If the dentist suspects a cavity, he can keep on eye on that as well. If he finds a cavity or other problem with the teeth and/or gums, he can advise you to schedule an office visit to take care of the problem.

The dentist does more than just clean teeth though. He is able to provide further dental care needs, such as root canals, sealants, teeth whitening, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and more.

See your dentist regularly and bring out the very best smile you can have!

When you have a PerioLase treatment, there is no cutting and no suturing as your dentist uses the laser to clear away infected gum tissue between your teeth and gums. Since the PerioLase can remove infected gum tissue in just minutes, many treatments are complete in just a couple of two hour sessions and a couple of follow-up visits.

If you are concerned about safety, rest assured that this is proven technology. The PerioLase® is, in fact, the world’s most widely used dental laser platform. The Periolase is also the only laser that has been cleared by the FDA for the treatment of gum disease.

You may think that it sounds too expensive for your budget, but you may be in for a pleasant surprise. According to recent studies, laser periodontal therapy can cost up to 20 percent less than traditional gum surgery.

This is just one more example of our determination to make sure our Fort Smith Dental patients benefit from the absolute latest in proven dental technology. With the help of PerioLase, your gum problems can quickly be remedied and the tissue can form healthy bonds around the tooth, making the tissue tight again.

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Since they use a very gentle cleansing motion, the Sonicare tooth brush is an excellent choice for patients who have sensitive teeth. But, even though it is gentle, it is still effective enough to make your teeth whiter as well as eliminate plaque. In fact, Sonicare’s technological innovation gives you superior plaque removing, since it cleanses in ways that a manual tooth brush really can’t.

By starting to make use of a Sonicare brush regularly, you should expect to see noticeable improvements in the overall health of your gums after just a couple weeks. This toothbrush is really very effective but it must be used on a regular basis. You may be delighted to find that it also can significantly reduce tobacco, coffee and tea stains and bring you whiter teeth in just a few weeks.

Sonicare’s system uses a patented sonic technology so the brush can be gentle, yet still very effective in cleaning teeth and gums. The very high velocity of the brushes bristles use both high frequency and high amplitude bristle motions that you simply cannot come close to duplicating with a manual brush. The Sonicare also has a slender angled neck that makes it easy to get to previously hard to reach areas.

So by using a Sonicare you are making a solid investment in the health of your teeth and gums. The expense of the brush and replacement heads over the years should be easily offset by your not having to have expensive dental procedures. The Sonicare brush is also a perfect technique for people who have veneers or bonding to maintain the attractiveness of their improved teeth.

The Sonicare has long been the highest recommended sonic brush manufacturer by dental professionals around the world. And, as if all of this were not enough, Sonicare offers you a complete 60 days to send it back if you don’t like it. You really should investigare making this investment in your oral health.

It may be hard to believe that the health of your teeth and gums can affect the rest of your body, but study after study has shown the close ties between the two. This link is so strong that some studies have even shown that it can work the other way! Poor overall health can have a negative impact on oral health!

One quick example of oral health’s potential to affect overall health is in the instance of an oral infection. If the infection is dangerously close to the sinus cavities and brain, the infection could potentially get into the blood steam and enter the brain. As you can imagine, this would cause severe repercussions to ones overall health, but it has been proven many times that gum disease can cause bacteria to enter your bloodstream and harm other parts of your body.

Infections like these can easily lead to many types of health issues that can be very severe, some of which include respiratory infections, diabetes and even heart disease! Also, there is the possibility of oral cancer, which can be detected early if the person is having regular dental checkups. This is not such a remote possibility, since currently in the USA someone dies of oral cancer every hour!

So you should minimize health risks by practicing good oral hygiene and have having regular dental checkups. Fortunately, there are many excellent products available that can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums, and fluoride is also available, which has been proven to minimize cavities. Regular brushing should be augmented by using instruments like the excellent Sonicare electric toothbrush. Using tools like these helps you clean your mouth much more thoroughly than you ever could just using a toothbrush.

Even with all these great tools available, you will always still need regular checkups with a dentist, at least once a year. No matter what equipment you use, dental technicians will always be able to clean your teeth and gums much more thoroughly that you can. Also, the dentist can make sure there are no potential health threats during the checkup.

It is unfortunate, but too many people have simply avoided going to the dentist for years and now they are facing very costly procedures. These could have been totally avoided if they had only made the commitment early on to have regular checkups.

You should always remember that the health of your teeth and gums and your overall health are closely related. By establishing excellent oral hygiene habits, including using fluoride, you are taking steps that will likely prevent tooth decay and promote great oral health. In addition, having regular dental check ups and cleanings will make sure any problems are identified very early when they are easier, and less expensive, to treat. Make the commitment now that, but establishing these habits, you will maintain your beautiful smile for many years to come.