Dental Blogs

If you’re missing a prominent front tooth, you want it replaced and quickly. But some people who are missing a molar hidden far back in their mouth may not give a second thought to its absence. After all, no tooth means no tooth to worry about… except there are plenty of oral health issues to concern yourself with when you are short a tooth. No matter the circumstances, you’ll want to consider a dental bridge to fix the problem.

Gum disease plagues over half of all American adults in one form or another. The older you get, the more likely you are to develop this condition. Eventually, untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss. In short, it’s a serious oral health problem. Free yourself from the limitations of gum disease with treatment from the experts at Smiles by the Sea.

When your third molars decide to make an appearance – either physically, through severe pain, or both – you need to have them addressed immediately. Wisdom tooth extraction is a common, routine procedure that most young adults undergo in their late teens or early 20s, ideally through a planned appointment and not through emergency dentistry. Here’s what you need to know about those pesky extra molars and how they can affect your overall oral health.

The throbbing and shooting pain of a toothache is impossible to ignore. Many people try to wait out the discomfort until their next dental visit or talk themselves into believing that the problem will go away on its own. A true toothache, though, will not just disappear without dental intervention. There is a solution for every dental problem. Get toothache pain relief quickly when you contact your Hampton dentist.

For some patients, wearing a face mask to guard against coronavirus also allows them to cover up the teeth that embarrass them, but that kind of concealment isn’t a crutch you want to rely on. Eventually, the masks will go away, and how your teeth look, feel, and function matters all the time. If you’re relieved to hide your teeth, it’s time to figure out what kind of dental care you need to better tend to your smile behind the mask.

The only way to avoid tooth decay caused by an overindulgence of Halloween candy is to avoid snacking on sweets altogether. It’s not easy to enforce this kind of dental care and non-candy handouts may not seem like the popular choice but, in recent years – especially with the prevalence of nut allergies – trick-or-treaters look forward to the houses that get a little creative with their Halloween treats.

It’s easy for adults to talk themselves out of things that are good for them or focus on everyone else’s needs but their own. But it’s important to put time into yourself too, and finding the right way to perfect your smile is an investment that will pay dividends. If there is something that bothers you about your teeth, it’s time to consider falling for the treatment that can make all the difference – Invisalign.

Same day crowns are exactly as their name states – if you need a crown, you can get it from your dentist during your visit without having to wait for a dental lab to create it. However, not every dental office is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that allows them to provide a service like same-day crowns – Smiles by the Sea is. Our CEREC machine makes it possible for us to offer much-needed dental restorations to our patients on the spot.

When you invest in cosmetic dentistry, you should want to do everything possible to protect and maintain your new smile. Halloween, however, can be a temptation for even the strongest resolve. Candy is everywhere, and sometimes it’s hard to say no. If you want to avoid dental problems and a damaged smile makeover, follow these dos and don’ts.

As you consider various dental restorations to replace your missing teeth, you will come across options like a dental bridge or dentures. One restoration, though, offers far different features than all the rest – dental implants. Secure, durable, and attractive, this restoration could be a viable option for you if your oral health and budget align.