Maintain Your Smile With Helpful Prevention

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Smiling Woman St. Louis MoWhile much of your oral health maintenance comes at home, you still need to regularly see your dentist for a cleaning and examination. For most people, these visits are necessary every six months. Some patients have certain environmental or genetic factors that require an accelerated schedule of these appointments, so always be sure to speak with your dentist about your particular timeline.

If it has been some time since your last cleaning and examination, spend some time with our team in St. Louis, MO. Your semiannual checkups provide you with the prevention you need to maintain your smile, so make the effort in following through with these visits. Experience a fresher mouth with a dedicated cleaning of the surface of your teeth in order to free your mouth of your problem plaque and tartar!
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A Private Improvement With Invisalign®

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Smiling Couple St. Louis MOIf you struggle with the improper alignment of your teeth, then you understand how this condition can affect nearly every aspect of your life. You depend on your smile to help you give positive first impressions, and you want to look your best when you meet new people, in both your professional and social lives. When your smile is held back by the alignment of your teeth, the situation can impact your ability to succeed.

For a form of treatment that you can keep to yourself, speak with our office in St. Louis, MO about clear aligners from Invisalign®. Some patients shy away from orthodontic improvement because of the intrusion that can come with traditional methods, such as bulky braces. You have the opportunity to achieve a more attractive smile with nearly invisible aligner trays that gently adjust your teeth, giving you a greater sense of privacy in your cosmetic dentistry. Simply wear your aligners throughout the day, and notice a difference in your appearance with treatment from Invisalign®! (more…)

You Have Options For A Brighter Smile

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Dinner St. Louis MOHave you noticed a change in your appearance due to the buildup of unwanted stains on your enamel? This form of discoloration can negatively affect the way you look, and it is important to understand the possibilities in your treatment. If you are struggling with a yellowed or dim smile, take some time to speak with a trusted dental provider about your options in teeth whitening.

With our team of qualified dental care professionals in St. Louis, MO, you can gently lift the stains from your enamel. We proudly offer two distinct forms of treatment in your whitening, either in the office or from the comfort of your own home, so you have a choice in your process. Take the time to talk with a dentist about your discoloration so that you can continue to give yourself the ability to look your best! (more…)

Caring For Your Little One’s Dental Needs

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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

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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

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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?

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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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