Sometimes people who lose a molar wonder whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, at Create a Smile in Bloomington IN, we can think of several…
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Dental Care For Baby Teeth
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
THE SMILE OF a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease of childhood. We want those smiles to stay as healthy as possible, which is why we’re dedicating a blog post to baby teeth dental care. Baby Teeth Matter Because baby teeth are…
A Closer Look At Our Teeth
WE USE OUR TEETH all day, every day, for chewing, talking, and flashing big smiles at friends and family, but what are the structures that allow our teeth to do so much? Let’s take a look at what our teeth are made of. Layer 1: Tooth Enamel The portion of each tooth that we can…
Protect Your Teeth From Cracks
Ouch! Nobody wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth. In this installment of the Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore dental blog we’re focusing on how to avoid a cracked tooth, a totally preventable problem in the world of general and cosmetic dentistry. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a…
Super Smiles For Life
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and desirable smile, start early. Really early. At Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore, your premier family and cosmetic dentistry practice in the Bloomington area, we recommend that a child’s first…
Imparting Some Wisdom On Wisdom Teeth
Categories: General dentistry
Wisdom teeth won’t make you smarter or wiser. They’re called that because they usually come in when you’re older. These teeth are in the very back of your mouth. You get two on top and two on the bottom as part of a complete set of 32 adult teeth. Wisdom teeth are the third and…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Have you tried medication, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not related to other common causes, such as stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common condition, yet it generally goes…
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from Create A Smile in Bloomington IN is transformative for anyone who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though cosmetic dentistry can certainly do that. It can improve your life in ways that many people do not understand. How…
Child-Friendly Family Dentist in Bloomington
When should you take your child in for their first dental appointment? It’s a question that many parents in Bloomington debate. The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when…
Gritting Your Teeth: Stress And Your Smile in Bloomington
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress influences our smile in Bloomington? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes…
