Caring For Your Little One’s Dental Needs

Kid Fence STL St. Louis MOConsisent dental care with a trusted provider is vital for patients of all ages, and this is especially true of developing smiles. If you are the parent of a child, be sure that you keep to the schedule of appointments that your dentist gives you. This way, they can keep a close eye on any changes or problems in your little one’s mouth, and reach a diagnosis quickly. Prevention is paramount within dentistry, and you have the power to give your child positive health habits from an early age.

At our office in St. Louis, MO, we are here to help give your growing young one the tools that they need to develop positive dental habits. From their first visit through to adulthood, we are here to keep their oral health at a high level throughout their life. Their routine maintenance starts at an early age, so be sure that they start their journey with a helpful provider! (more…)

Protect Your Teeth From Overnight Grinding

Park Man TMJ St. Louis STLOne of the most prevalent sleep disorders is the unconscious grinding of teeth, also known as bruxism. This condition might seem like a simple annoyance, but it can cause significant harm to your dental health if you do not protect yourself. There are major complications associated with bruxism, including enamel erosion, which happens when you wear away the surface of your teeth. It can be a struggle trying to change this activity, as you are asleep!

There is an accessible form of helpful treatment in custom night guards, so that you provide a soft landing spot for your jaw overnight. At Magnolia Family Dental in St. Louis, MO, we offer a gentle solution through the use of these oral appliances that work to protect your natural enamel from bruxism wear. This method can also be effective in the management and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, allowing you to prevent jaw motion overnight! (more…)

Dental Crowns Renew Your Smile

st. louis dental crownsWhen a tooth becomes severely decayed or damaged, these are situations in which a filling or dental bonding are not enough to repair the tooth. To avoid worsening symptoms and the risk of tooth loss, you need a complete restoration. In today’s blog, your St. Louis, MO, dentist’s office explains how we can repair and restore a tooth with a custom, lifelike dental crown.

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Could Porcelain Veneers Offer Our Patients A Smile Makeover?

magnolia veneersFor some people, what begins as minor cosmetic concerns could lead to major issues with a lack of treatment. You could assume a bright and beautiful smile is not possible, or that this would require multiple treatments. But your St. Louis, MO, dentist’s office could help transform the overall appearance of your smile with our porcelain veneers.

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Smile Improvement Goals For 2023

The end of the year is just days away, making this a great time to think about how you can make the most of 2023. Both broad and focused resolutions can be well worth making, as they can help you clarify what you want for the new year and what you hope to avoid. Whether you had troubles with cavities or gum disease in the past year or not, you should put some thought into how you can take great care of your smile next year. Remember that regular dental visits play an important role in dental health. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can provide consistent care to keep your smile safe, and we can step in and care for you at a time when a problem arises and requires care. (more…)

When Teeth Take On A Discolored Look

Enamel stains are often responsible for changes in the color of a person’s smile. There are a wide variety of foods and drinks that can leave these stains, and they can steadily accumulate even when your oral hygiene routine effectively prevents cavities. However, this is not the only cause of discoloration. For some individuals, problems within the tooth structure will cause changes that cause dullness and discoloration. Our St. Louis, MO dental practice can help you if you need to take on either of these issues and make your smile brighter. We can recommend treatment based on your needs in order to produce the right changes and give you lasting confidence in the way you look. (more…)