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The health and well being of our patients has always been our top priority at Dental Design. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now even more important to place a high value on your dental health. Excellent home care is vital but as offices begin to reopen it is necessary to resume preventive…
Do I really have to have a dental exam if I wear dentures? Just because you no longer have your natural teeth does not mean you can skip out on your dental visits. Dentists are responsible for your entire mouth. Your teeth are just one part of your mouth. You still have your lips, palate,…
“You’re going to do what? With that what?!” You may recall hearing these numbers called out at your dental visit, “Two, One, Two, Three, Two, Four.” But what do they really mean and should you even pay attention to them? Periodontal probing is a normal and routine way your dentist or dental hygienist evaluates your gum…
Why are baby teeth so important? They just fall out anyway, right? Wrong. Baby teeth are very important to maintaining a healthy smile for a person’s lifetime. We need to help our children and grandchildren develop good dental habits now so they can keep their permanent teeth forever. The American Dental Association sponsors Children’s Dental…
In 2020, 10 million wisdom teeth will be extracted in the United States. That’s a lot of teeth! Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the jawbone. They usually begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. However, the adult jaw is typically done growing by age 18….
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy is an amazing time; full of happiness and joy but sometimes all the changes flood our mind with questions and concerns. When it comes to your dental health we want to answer your most common questions and offer some encouragement. So does pregnancy affect your teeth? For starters, pregnancy does not…
Did you know? Tooth enamel is harder than bone – it’s the toughest tissue in the human body. Yet, our diets, tooth brushing habits, stress, acid reflux, even some mouthwashes can cause dental erosion. When the enamel is weakened, worn down and lost it is considered dental erosion. The good news is dental erosion can…
The time has never been better to explore the option of Invisalign, clear aligners, to straighten your teeth. Invisalign has been around for over two decades. The first patients started treatment in 1999. Since then, over 3 million patients have successfully completed orthodontic treatment using Invisalign technology. The most frequent question we hear is, “Is…
We all want a perfect smile, but not all of us can afford a mouth full of crowns and veneers. Is there another option to achieve a beautiful straight white smile without the high price tag and long dental visits? Yes, cosmetic bonding will give you the look and function you want with less time…
Snoring, tossing, turning, waking up throughout the night and feeling tired after a full eight hours of sleep. Can you relate? Or do you know someone who is tired of feeling tired? Sleep apnea is on the rise. Most recent statistics have revealed that 22 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. That means one…
