Westhampton Dentistry Blog

The holidays are prime time for celebrating. And this year you’ve got added reason to celebrate, thanks to your dental implants in Richmond. As with all smart investments, however, implants require a reasonable degree of self-care. With that in mind, here are some tips for enjoying your favorite holiday beverages.

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Are you looking for a new dentist? Picking one off of a random list can feel like throwing darts—you don’t know if you’re going to hit the bullseye or miss completely. So, how do you find the right dentist for you and your family’s specific needs? Read on to learn 10 easy tips to ensure you find the best dentist for you and your loved ones.

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Could your teeth be straighter? For years, your only option was bulky, metal, inconvenient, traditional braces for misaligned teeth. Not only do these look noticeably unnatural, but they’re also hard to deal with in your daily life. Thanks to modern dentistry, you now have an option that is far superior to traditional braces: Invisalign. Read on to learn the advantages Invisalign treatment has over braces and why it’s the easiest way to straighten your teeth from your local dentist.

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If you’ve recently received dental crowns in Richmond and have noticed black lines around some of them, you’re probably wondering what the cause is. As you read on, you’ll get answers as your dentist goes in depth to explain why this happens and what can be done to fix the problem. Thus, you’ll be able to enjoy a functional and aesthetically-pleasing restoration.

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In your quest for the best oral health possible, one of your primary allies is your toothbrush. It helps to agitate and remove food particles and bacteria that cling to your teeth and at the gumline. In doing so, it plays a major role in creating a healthy environment in your mouth. For your toothbrush to be as effective as it can, though, requires that you care for it properly and replace it when necessary. What’s the timetable for that, though? In this blog, your dentist in 23226 answers that question and provides more helpful information.

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Did you know that almost 4 out of every 5 adults have some form of gum disease? You may not give your gums a second thought, but they actually form the foundation of a healthy smile. In fact, advanced gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to prevent gum disease so you can have a great smile for as long as possible. In this blog, you’ll learn about 6 of the best ways to keep your gums in tip-top shape from a dentist in Westhampton!

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When you’re looking to replace your teeth, you have to consider a few different things. Will my existing conditions affect my new teeth? Will they hinder me from finding the right tooth replacement? Which tooth replacement is just right for me?

Trusting a dentist to explore different restorative options is probably your best bet, although dental implants in Richmond is always your local dentist’s go-to restoration. Dental implants offer so many benefits if you’re the right candidate! Find out more to see if this tooth replacement option is best for you.

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If you’re like most people, time is your most precious asset! We know that hearing that you need a crown isn’t your favorite news of the day, but fortunately, modern dentistry has made dental crowns in Westhampton easier and faster than ever with CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics).

Also called same-day crowns, you won’t need to schedule two separate appointments. With this option, you only have to come in once! In this blog, we’ll talk about how it works and why it’s better than a traditional crown, so keep reading to learn more!

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Did you know that dental implants have a high success rate? So much so that over 95% of patients who undergo implant placement are successful! But what makes these statistics so high? Post care from the procedure is the key to maintaining a secure, successful dental implant for years to come!

Learn more about dental implants in Westhampton and how to properly care for them in this week’s blog post.

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In the past, when you thought about receiving dental fillings to restore a tooth to its normal state, you would probably envision a shiny piece of metal that could be seen when you open your mouth, signaling to the world that tooth decay occurred in the area. Your local dentist says things have changed, though, and you now have more options for fillings. Learn what they are and which one offers the greatest advantages as you continue reading.

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