A steady buildup of oral bacteria and food debris that occurs throughout the day on your smile can become a problem. However, with the right hygiene routine in place, you are less likely to experience serious consequences as a result of this issue. Does this mean you have no need to visit a dentist for preventive services? One problem with this assumption is that it can leave you vulnerable to the formation of calculus. This is the material that will form when plaque deposits remain in place long enough to harden and become difficult to remove. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can help you address this issue during your regular visits, which can help you stay safe from more serious oral health threats! (more…)
Should I Consider Dental Bonding Work?
When you feel unhappy with your smile, you can find that there are different cosmetic services that can help. What may surprise you is just how much good one conservative procedure can do for your appearance. At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can provide meaningful improvements through tooth bonding and contouring work. With this approach, problems with teeth that are cracked, chipped, discolored, or misshapen can be carefully restored to improve your appearance. Because there is no need to have a permanent restoration made and placed, we can deliver results in as little as one appointment! (more…)
Is Discreet Cavity Care Really Possible?
If you have a cavity, treatment will have to take place in order to save your tooth from further harm. In order to ensure it remains safe, you will need to receive a filling or crown for support. While this can be less concerning when you need work done on a molar, which is hard to see, you can be less comfortable with treatment on one of your front teeth. Will the appearance of your restoration change your smile for the worse? Will you find yourself forced to awkwardly change how you smile and speak to avoid revealing a conspicuous crown or filling? Your St. Louis, MO dentist can provide a discreet approach to care, as our practice uses restorations that are made with materials that closely imitate healthy enamel! (more…)
Enjoy A Brighter Smile Before Summer Ends
Summer will be over soon, but it’s not too late to make the most of these longer days! At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can provide a professional teeth whitening treatment that lets you flash a brighter, more confident smile before the season comes to an end. Whether you want to look your best in vacation photos, match the sunny skies with your own dazzling smile, or improve how you look before an important event, the right cosmetic treatment can give you the kinds of changes you are eager to show to the world! (more…)
Patient-Friendly Teeth Spacing Fixes
How much space do you have between teeth? When a person has problems with gaps or noticeable overlaps, it can make them self-conscious about the way they look. Even if these flaws are relatively minor, it can still be an issue that robs you of confidence in how you look whenever you smile and speak. Fortunately, it is possible to take on this problem. With the right service, you can address it without experiencing problems people expect from metal braces! At our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office, we can talk with you about beginning care with Invisalign aligners. These clear appliances make discreet orthodontic work possible, which means you can feel more at ease starting the process of fixing spacing flaws that have hurt your smile. (more…)
Book A Pediatric Exam Before Summer Ends!
Summer vacation can be a great time to take the kids on an adventure, but it can also be a smart time to bring them in for a routine oral health exam. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is here for families ready to use the break from school to take care of important matters like pediatric dental checkups. With our younger patients, we offer beneficial preventive services that help people of all ages as well as assistance to help them learn to maintain healthy and confident smiles. These appointments should happen on a semiannual basis. If the six month mark is approaching soon or already passed, make sure everyone in your family has their next visit scheduled as soon as possible! (more…)
In-Office Cleanings For Gingivitis
By keeping up with the right brushing and flossing routine, you fight the formation of calculus by removing plaque and food debris, and lower your risk for cavities. You also protect yourself against gingivitis, the first stage of a periodontal infection. Unfortunately, just as people can leave themselves vulnerable to dental decay without meaning to, many individuals who take time to care for their oral health can experience gum disease. The good news is that regular visits to your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office can help. When Dr. Johnson-G’Sell identifies evidence of poor periodontal health, she can recommend a deeper periodontal cleaning. This service removes the bacteria that accumulate on the roots of your teeth below your gum line. Ultrasonic tools used during these cleanings make this important procedure more comfortable. (more…)
A Conservative Fix For Misshapen Teeth
When teeth are congenitally misshapen, or when their shapes change gradually because of wear and tear, they can look less attractive. This can be a source of discomfort for many people, and one that they would like to address. The good news is that this is a treatable issue. In fact, your St. Louis, MO dentist can help you take on this matter with a surprisingly conservative approach to cosmetic dental work! We can look into the effectiveness of different procedures to change the shape of teeth that look damaged or naturally flawed. You can even see additional benefits, as the right cosmetic service can also help to change your smile for the better by addressing discoloration, noticeable damage, and even issues with tooth size and spacing! (more…)
3 Tips For Preventing Dental Issues
Whether you have a history of trouble with tooth decay or want to keep your cavity-free streak alive, it can be a good idea to take a look at your smile care routine. The practices we put in place to manage our teeth and gums can become so familiar that we stop giving them our full attention. Unfortunately, that can lead to seemingly small mistakes that lead to bigger problems in the future. One thing to remember is that your regular dental exams are important for your overall commitment to smile care. Even if you feel confident that nothing is wrong, a checkup provides valuable feedback, and it supports you by removing plaque and tartar present on your smile during your routine cleaning. Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is ready to help you in times when you need to address an active problem as well as when you want to make sure your teeth will remain in good condition! (more…)
Early Oral Health Support For Kids
Young children count on their parents for support in many areas, and in many ways, but you are not alone when it comes to caring for their teeth! Our St. Louis, MO dentist’s office is ready to help you protect your little ones’ teeth by providing dedicated pediatric dental services. During the earliest appointments they attend, small children can be gently welcomed to the office, and they can be guided through comfortable visual exams and introduced to both smile care and their surroundings. When the time is right, we can transition to pediatric services that offer care that is more in line with general preventive dentistry. With that said, we still focus on making them feel comfortable and safe, and we can provide guidance to help them learn better smile care on their own! (more…)
