Dental Blogs

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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A Chip on a Non-Essential Surface Might Be Repaired by a Filling

A chip can harm the tooth enamel layer of any one of your teeth. Chips can come from an accidental blow to the face or attempts to use your teeth to open a package. People who struggle with unresolved bruxism often chip a tooth when grinding their teeth. If a chip is small and confined to a non-essential location on the tooth, Dr. Nathan Owens might be able to repair it by applying a filling at his Pulaski, Tennessee, clinic. After examining the tooth to assess the extent of the damage, Dr. Nathan Owens will numb the gums with an injection of Novocain.

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Toothpaste: Which One is Right for Your Teeth?

You may know that there are a number of things you’ll need to do if you’d like to protect the health of your teeth. For example, you’ll need to brush twice daily and floss your teeth at least once a day, but did you know the toothpaste you choose can also impact your oral health? Similarly, do you ever wonder which type of toothpaste you should use?

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Food That Improves Your Oral Health

Did you know that there are several foods that could actually damage your smile? For example, you’ve probably heard that soda, candy, and other sweets could all have detrimental effects. However, did you know that there are some other foods that could actually be good for the health of your teeth?

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How to Get the Most Benefits Out of Your New Whitening Toothpaste

If you’re working toward a whiter and brighter smile with whitening toothpaste, good for you! You should be able to brighten your teeth one or two shades. If you want more successful results, it’s best to talk to our dentist, Dr. Nathan Owens, about a professional whitening treatment. While you use your whitening paste, there are things you can do to get the best results possible. Our dental team is happy to tell you all about those things!

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The Things That Can Damage Your Kid’s Chompers

When your child has baby teeth, tooth-harming habits aren’t as scary as they are for adults. However, when they grow into their permanent teeth, that’s a whole other story. It’s important to keep their chompers in tip-top shape so they will last a lifetime. To help you help your child, our dentist, Dr. Nathan Owens, would like to talk about the many things that can harm your child’s teeth and gums and how to avoid them.

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