Dental Blogs

Why We X-Ray Your Smile to Determine Your Oral Health

Thanks to modern technological advances, Dr. Nathan Owens and our team at Owens Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Pulaski, Tennessee, employ digital radiography, also known as digital X-rays, to accurately pinpoint what is happening inside your mouth. Our diagnosis is aided by X-rays to determine the following: To check for decay between your pearly whites. To check for bone loss due to periodontal disease. To check for decay beneath your tooth fillings. To see if there is an infection at the tip of the tooth root near the bone.

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Teeth and Gums 101: Dental Floss

Dental floss can enhance your oral health care routine. With dental floss, your oral health care can be radically improved. Not only can dental floss defend your mouth against the effects of tooth decay and gum disease, it can keep your teeth strong and your smile debris-free. However, it is always crucial to floss correctly.

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What is Root Canal Therapy?

If you’re nervous to sit in the dental chair and restore your tooth with root canal therapy, then you’ve come to the right blog. This treatment doesn’t have to be scary or nerve wracking. In fact, it’s not nearly as bad as many make it sound. Root canal therapy, which is also known as endodontic therapy, can restore your tooth and oral health and give you the pain-free smile you desire. To help you feel more relaxed in the dental chair during treatment, Dr. Nathan Owens and our dental team would like to tell you a little more about root canals.

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Save Your Smile with the Help of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is used to enhance the look of your teeth and gums. Often, your teeth may be in perfect health, but are stained or discolored to the point they can disrupt your entire smile. Fortunately, there are plenty of dental procedures that can not only give you a much better-looking smile, but many services can also strengthen, protect, or replace your teeth as well.

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Try Dental Veneers if You Want a Stunning Smile

Dental veneers are a possible solution to help you achieve the look you desire. They are a popular choice for those with chipped teeth, a gap between teeth, or misshapen teeth. Dental veneers are thin covers that adhere to teeth to give teeth a more classically shaped look. Owens Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers a variety of dental veneer options to choose from.

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What to Do if You Have TMJ

What do you know about how stress can affect your health? Stress could also lead to oral health issues, including bruxism, which is commonly referred to as teeth grinding. While this might not seem like a serious issue, are you aware that bruxism might actually cause a number of serious problems?

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A Few Options for Missing Teeth

Have you ever met someone who’s missing a tooth? Still, you’ve probably heard that you can improve the cosmetic appeal of your teeth and gums by having that tooth replaced. Similarly, did you know that you may struggle with things that were once simple–such as chewing and speaking clearly? If you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, you may eventually find other serious issues.

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What Can Dental Bridges Do for You?

If you are missing any teeth and are looking for a safe and highly effective tooth replacement, our wonderful team at Owens Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, would love to assist you. Even if you decide that dentures or dental implants are not for you, a dental bridge may be exactly what you are looking for. A dental bridge comprises a tooth replacement that is held in place by attaching to neighboring teeth next to the gap in which you are filling. Dental bridges can give you the comfort and satisfaction of knowing that your smile and your mouth will benefit greatly.

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Fix Broken and Damaged Teeth with the Perfect Dental Crown

You don’t have to live with dying teeth and numerous extractions. Dental crowns can protect and conceal teeth that would otherwise fail. In addition, they can do the following: – Dental crowns are extremely durable, and with the proper care and maintenance, they can last over two decades and perhaps even the rest of your life. – Dental crowns can often be used on teeth that are too badly damaged for other procedures.

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