Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry Blog

You’ve achieved the smile of your dreams with porcelain veneers. The last thing you want is to compromise it or develop cavities. Since your teeth are covered with durable porcelain, are they protected? Continue reading to find out if you’re still vulnerable to tooth decay and to get tips on maintaining your veneers.

Are you counting down the days until your dental implant surgery is finally here? Whether you are eager or nervous, you know that you will be able to finally have your smile back for many years to come. However, it is important that you are prepared for your procedure so everything will go as smooth as possible. Read on for some tips to help you get ready for your dental implant placement procedure coming up.

It’s no secret that everyone wants a pretty smile, but what does that mean exactly? When we look at a set of pearly whites, there are several aspects our brains take into consideration when forming an opinion of them. Improving just one factor about how your teeth look can have a dramatic impact on your overall appearance. Read on to see if you have these seven important aspects of a beautiful smile and how cosmetic dentistry can help!

The last time you saw your dentist for a checkup, they said one of your teeth needed a dental crown. You were a bit short on cash, so you put off scheduling that appointment. Plus, the tooth wasn’t bothering you. You figured you could save money by waiting until it started hurting. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Getting a dental crown now could actually save you money, especially if you’ve met your deductible and you still have insurance benefits available. Keep reading to learn why you should get a needed crown as soon as you can.

If you decide to get your missing teeth replaced with dental implants, your dentist will place either a crown, bridge, or denture on top of it, depending on how many teeth you’ve lost. This custom-made restoration is designed to perfectly resemble your original pearly whites. While you can trust dental implants to look perfectly natural, how exactly do they feel? Read more below to find out.

Businesses are starting to reopen, and your oh-so-stylish quarantine look has you rushing to the hair salon as soon as you hear the words “phase three.” As you sit in the chair catching up with your stylist on life in 2020, you catch a glimpse of your teeth in the mirror and can’t help but feel insecure. You know that first dates and nights out with friends are just around the corner, and you start to wonder how much time it would take to straighten your smile.

If you have found yourself in a similar situation and are now considering clear aligners, then you are not alone. Read on for the average length of treatment, what to expect, and the amazing benefits of Invisalign.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve probably altered your daily life and schedule to lower your risk of exposure to this virus. Social distancing, extra cleaning, and sanitation efforts help keep you and your family safe, but what if you need to see the dentist? Are they a safe location to visit? Your dentist has always been committed to a clean and sanitized practice, but they have taken some additional advanced safety measures to ensure the health of their patients. Read on to learn more about what your dentist does to prepare for your visit and protect you from the Coronavirus.