As dental professionals, our goal is to help improve oral health and preserve our patients’ natural teeth. However, sometimes issues arise that require removing teeth. When does an extraction become necessary? If a tooth must be removed, can you also replace it?
Do You Need Sedation?
Be honest: How do you feel about visiting the dentist? Estimates show that between 8% and 15% of people in the United States experience some level of dental anxiety. This fear could mean avoiding routine dental care, allowing minor problems to evolve into very serious issues, such as tooth loss and periodontal disease. To ease anxiety, we may recommend a calming solution. Do you need sedation?
How Do You Replace Lost Teeth?
Tooth impacts much more than just your appearance. In fact, missing teeth can lead to a host of serious oral health complications. To help preserve our patients’ smiles and facial structure, we offer multiple options for replacing lost teeth. Which one is right for you? How exactly will tooth loss impact your smile?
What Is Emergency Dentistry?
Have you ever had a dental emergency? Any injury or pain related to your teeth or gums is considered a dental emergency. If you encounter such a situation, we advise you to call our team as soon as possible and we will fit you in. We can offer cosmetic and restorative treatments to address damaged or even knocked out teeth, protecting your smile from discomfort or other serious complications.
How Do Veneers Create Beautiful Smiles?
If you have stained or misshapen teeth, then you may benefit from a restoration. We can often improve the appearance of your teeth with a dental restoration. How do veneers create beautiful smiles? What are they made from and who benefits from these thin and lifelike dental restorations?
5 Facts About Dental Implants
We lose teeth for a variety of reasons, including untreated infection, advanced gum disease, or even an injury. When you lose a tooth, serious complications can develop, some of which can’t be addressed with traditional dental prosthetics. Fortunately, we can help restore your smile with a dental implant.
We’re Offering Free Preventive Care In February
Every year we’re happy to provide free preventive sealants and cleanings to underserved children in our community. We do this as part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile event. On February 24th, we’ll be offering these free services at our Richardson office, so don’t miss out!
What Are The Benefits Of Invisalign?
We offer orthodontic treatment to help patients of all ages obtain a straighter smile. Instead of braces, we actually offer a series of clear aligners with the Invisalign system. What are the benefits of Invisalign? How does this system differ from metal braces?
Viva Dental Will Help Give Kids A Smile In February
Each year, we take part in an American Dental Association event called “Give Kids A Smile”. This event allows our team to provide children in the community with preventive care free of charge at our Richardson office. Keep reading to find out more and give us a call to hold your place!
Quiz: How To Help Kids Maintain Healthier Smiles
As a parent, you want to make sure your kids stay healthy, which includes keeping their smiles bright and free of oral health concerns. How do we help kids maintain healthier smiles? With a preventive approach both at home and at the dentist, you can help your little ones avoid tooth decay and other oral health issues. (more…)
