Dental Blog

One of the common issues that cause patients to visit a dental office is a missing tooth (or teeth). At Lakeside Dental, we see this situation quite often, as individuals can wind up losing teeth for a variety of reasons. If you find yourself in this situation currently, you’ll be happy to know that you have options for replacing your missing teeth. In this post, we are going to talk about one of the main treatment options – dental implants. Going with implants is an attractive choice because they offer numerous advantages with limited drawbacks.

As a parent, you have a lot on your plate. In addition to all of the daily tasks that go along with raising kids, you have to schedule appointments, plan fun events, and take care of your own work requirements.

The teenage years are a common time for straightening a smile. Seeing teenagers wearing braces is certainly a common sight, but is that the best choice? These days, there is a potentially better alternative for a teenage patient who would like a straighter smile – Invisalign. Not only is Invisalign a great choice for older patients, but it also works beautifully for teenagers for a variety of reasons.

There are a number of options available to replace missing teeth. The right option for you will depend on many factors, but for plenty of patients, the right choice is going to be dentures. In fact, dentures are so common that you almost certainly know a few people who have them in place, even if you don’t know it. If you currently have missing teeth and would like to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, talking to your dentist about the possibility of dentures is a good start.

The words ‘root canal’ probably don’t bring a smile to your face. No one hopes to end up in a position where a root canal treatment is the best course of action for their oral health, but that situation is a reality for many people. The good news is this – if you do need a root canal, the actual experience is unlikely to be as objectionable as the reputation carried by this treatment. In reality, it’s not too bad at all, and it can provide the patient with significant relief.

Many adults are unhappy with the look of their teeth. Even if others don’t seem to notice, you may look in the mirror each morning and be unhappy with your smile. At the same time, you might not be too excited about the idea of living life as an adult with traditional braces. As you know, traditional braces are easily noticeable, and they are sure to draw comments and questions from others. If you’d like to address the issues you have with your smile, without dealing with the drawbacks that come with traditional braces, Invisalign aligners may be the perfect solution.

If you have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth, you would probably love to find a solution that restores your smile to its previous glory. In addition to feeling proud of your smile once again, you can also benefit from replacing your missing teeth from a functional perspective. While the right option to replace your missing tooth or teeth is going to depend on a variety of factors, dental bridges are certainly one path to consider.

Much of the fear that many people have of the dentist comes from nothing more than a lack of information. It is natural to be scared of something that you don’t understand, so many people turn and run from dental care rather than getting the information they need. Once you understand what is going on and how it can benefit you, the intimidation of the process may quickly recede into the background.

As far as oral health issues are concerned, impacted wisdom teeth are relatively common. An impacted wisdom tooth is one that does not enter the mouth correctly – and this is actually the case for the majority of wisdom teeth. In some cases, the tooth comes in at the wrong angle, meaning it can’t erupt through the gums properly. Or, the tooth will be angled correctly, but it will not have enough room in the mouth due to the existing teeth. Whatever the case, it is a good idea to speak to your dentist about the situation. While it is possible for impacted wisdom teeth to not create any symptoms, there will typically be some negative side effect produced by this condition.

You don’t have to be a dentist to know one simple fact about baby teeth – they fall out. As soon as your child's first teeth begin to erupt, you’ll know that it is only a matter of time before those teeth fall out and are replaced. So, with that in mind, does it really matter if you take care of them? Why bother with brushing, dental visits, etc., if they are just going to fall out in a few years?