If you feel like your teeth stains are becoming hard to ignore, your confidence in your smile can suffer. At our St. Louis, MO dental office, we often speak with individuals who are concerned that their appearance is hurt by discolored teeth. Over the counter treatment options can leave people particularly frustrated by this problem, as they can deliver limited results. We offer two different approaches to treating teeth stains that affect your appearance. We offer an in-office treatment that can deliver great results in one appointment, and a take-home kit that you can use at your convenience. If something other than stains have affected your smile color, we can discuss the benefits of other cosmetic dental procedures to help you. (more…)
Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy Through 2020 (And Beyond)
We are close to the end of the year (and the decade), which makes this a great time to start thinking about your goals for the future. If you have struggled with dental health issues, or if you want to keep your teeth as healthy and bright as possible, make sure you include smile care goals in your plans for the next year. At our St. Louis, MO dental practice, we can offer guidance on better oral care at home, while also providing treatment during regular dental exams that can keep your teeth in good condition. Combining regular dental checkups with smarter habits at home can help you remain cavity-free in 2020…and beyond! (more…)
Tips To Keep You Safe From Halloween Candy
Halloween is still a few days away, but you may already sense that Halloween candy is constantly within arm’s reach. This is an important time to think about your kids’ dental health needs, as trick-or-treating can provide them with a considerable candy haul. With that said, sweets affect teeth of all ages, and you may cause trouble for your own smile with “occasional” indulgences. Our St. Louis, MO dental practice is ready to help families who want to keep their teeth safe throughout the year. We can help take care of tooth decay that occurs after Halloween, and we are ready to help you protect yourself so cavities don’t “haunt” your smile! (more…)
You Still Have Time To Use Your Dental Benefits For The Year
Even in the final three months of the year, it can be a little difficult to accept that 2019 is almost over. When you consider how busy the holiday seasons can be, you may be even more surprised by how quickly 2020 arrives! If you still have benefits available on your dental plan, you may be understandably concerned about using them before they are lost. Fortunately, our St. Louis, MO dental office can make time to see you, which means you can put those benefits to great use! Dr. Johnson can provide you with important oral health care, and arrange treatment that you might require based on the current condition of your smile. (more…)
Bonding And Contouring Work Can Give You A Stunning Smile
When you look into cosmetic dentistry, you can make an exciting discovery: the right procedure can offer stunning results with minimal change to your tooth structure! At our St. Louis, MO dental office, we provide patients with several cosmetic treatment options. One of your options is to have bonding and contouring work performed. This treatment can carefully correct the shape or size of a tooth, hide blemishes, and even restore damage. Because this work does not require the use of dental restorations, it can be completed in as little as one appointment. Dr. Johnson has helped many people see amazing results from cosmetic treatment, and she can help you feel renewed confidence in your appearance after a procedure! (more…)
Could You Make Your Flossing Routine More Effective?
If your goal is to keep your smile safe from harm, your oral care routine should have you flossing at least once per day. If you are not flossing at all, then you allow bacteria and food particles to accumulate in spaces between teeth, which are difficult to clean with brushing alone. What you should know is that even if you are flossing each day, there may be refinements to your practice that you should consider. Our St. Louis, MO dental office is happy to talk to you about how you can make improvements to your daily oral care habits during a routine dental appointment. (more…)
Porcelain Veneers Can Correct Distracting Smile Flaws
If you want to hide distracting smile flaws from the people you meet, you might take care to avoid smiling, or even limit how much you talk. If you want a lasting solution for these problems, and a boost to your confidence, make an appointment at our St. Louis, MO dental practice to discuss porcelain veneers! With porcelain veneers, you can hide flaws that have made you unhappy with the way you look. After custom veneers are placed, you can be free from problems like discoloration, poor alignment, and issues with damaged or misshapen teeth! (more…)
You Still Have Time To Use This Year’s Dental Benefits!
Remember that professional dental care has an important role to play in your efforts to preserve your oral health. Fortunately, your dental benefits can make it easy for you to arrange services that allow you to maintain the quality of your smile. While the end of 2019 is still several months away, the year can wrap up faster than you anticipate. Make sure you use your dental benefits before that happens! You can count on our St. Louis, MO dental practice to offer remarkable smile care during every appointment, so we can help you stay in great oral health! (more…)
Intimidated By The Idea Of Cosmetic Work? Talk To Us!
While you think fondly of how you might look after cosmetic dental work is done, the treatment process itself may feel intimidating. When patients are unsure of what to expect during cosmetic work, they can imagine that procedures are more involved than they really are. During a consultation, you can find out how our St. Louis, MO dental practice can help you improve your appearance with less work than you might expect! These services can lead to great smile improvements that are long-lasting, and you can look forward to noticeable changes with relatively little modification of your tooth structure. (more…)
Is There Room For Improvement In Your Brushing Routine?
Over years of daily use, your teeth can start to lose layers of enamel. This natural erosion can be hard to avoid, but you should know that it may affect your risk for cavities. What can you do to make sure you continue avoiding issues with tooth decay over time? Keeping up with regular dental checkups is important, so you can receive regular feedback about your oral health for a continued period of time. You should also make sure your brushing routine is effective enough to spare you from dental problems. Even if you have never had issues with cavities in the past, your current habits may be less effective than you assume, meaning you could wind up experiencing problems! (more…)
