Cosmetic dentistry at Create A Smile in Bloomington IN is part science and part art. Our objective is creating positive changes to the teeth and smiles of our patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we do more than recommend specific procedures. We consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of…
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Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we are committed to providing the best possible dental care for our patients. We want each one to be well-informed about their dental health and the services we provide them. We view ourselves as your first line of defense against dental issues. When you come in for a…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Create A Smile in Bloomington, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling a…
9 Things To Know About CEREC Crowns
Dental crowns are an important restoration commonly used in dentistry to protect or repair a tooth. Making them used to take weeks or months, but CEREC crowns from Create A Smile in Bloomington have sped the process up. A crown is placed over the top of a tooth that has been damaged or undergone dental…
How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Create A Smile in Bloomington is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. They work closely with…
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Bone loss is an unfortunate and common result of the loss of a tooth, whether from extraction or some other reason. Dental implants, like those available from Create A Smile in Bloomington, can slow and even stop it. Bone loss, or recession, occurs because the bone’s density is no longer preserved by the action of…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Choose Your Smile in Bloomington, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral exam,…
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect Smile
How would you like to improve your smile? At Create A Smile Dentistry in Bloomington IN, we use cosmetic dentistry and other procedures to improve smiles every day. If you’re not satisfied with your smile, rest assured there is a procedure for you. Here is a small sampling of what we can do to improve…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Bedford dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as kinds of toothpaste and mouthwashes say they can improve your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing…
Keep Active Smiles Healthy
It’s hard to enjoy sports if you have dental problems. Despite many athletes being health-conscious, there is a concerning rate of tooth and gum problems among athletes of all ages. Let’s consider two alarming studies. 40% of athletes reported oral health problems A study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor…
