Dentures are a life-saver for many people, quite literally. If you have continuing dental problems or advanced gum disease, dentures offer a way to replace your missing teeth. They allow you to eat a nutritious diet and keep living a full and healthy active lifestyle. What are Dentures? As you probably know, dentures are replacement […]
Like most patients, you have probably heard of dental crowns, and you may even have one or two of these restorations. However, you may not know much about white crowns, an important innovation in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Like a traditional metal crown, a white crown is a tooth-shaped restoration that goes on top of […]
Unfortunately, emergencies happen – often outside of regular business hours. Fortunately, our general dentists at Value Smiles offer emergency dental care around the clock, so you can receive friendly, compassionate care when you need it most. Dental emergencies should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent the problem from becoming worse. Today, we will […]
If you’ve been told you need to have one or more teeth extracted, you may be wondering why an extraction is needed, and how the process works. Dental extraction may be needed for a number of reasons: to reduce crowding, to remove a badly decayed tooth, as a result of severe gum disease, or after […]
As a parent, you never want to see your child suffer, and you want to protect their teeth as best you can. The truth, however, is that children's teeth (baby teeth especially) are incredibly susceptible to decay and damage. If your child complains of a toothache, there may be several causes behind it. Since children […]
Hearing the dentist say, “The tooth needs to be extracted” is not exactly enjoyable news to receive. In fact, it may bring about feelings of dread, sadness, and even fear. Although most dentists will try and save a tooth through conservative treatments first, there are times when a tooth is too far damaged and must […]
A replacement crown is necessary if damage occurs to an existing dental crown. Although durable materials are used in fabricating dental crowns, they are not invincible. Depending on the material used and the lifestyle habits of the individual patient, dental crowns typically last about 10 to 15 years. A dental crown is designed to cover […]
"Root canal" may be one of the most dreaded phrases in dentistry, but we promise you that root canal therapy is really a good thing! Root canals actually save infected teeth so they don't have to be extracted. With this treatment, patients can hold onto damaged teeth and continue to use them for years and […]
By 2030, it's projected that one in 5 adults will be aged 65 or older. With the aging patients comes the unique challenges our senior citizens face. We find that more patients in their 60s, 70s and beyond still have their own teeth, for several reasons: Dentists at Smile Symphony have seen a trend that seniors are […]
How long will my dentures last? Generally, dentures will last about 5-10 years. As with any dental appliance, regular maintenance and check-ups can extend that time frame. The dentists at Smile Symphony will advise you in the best way to take care of your new dentures.
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