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…
Dental health
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,…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Categories: Dental health, preventative dentistry
Today’s article is for smart kids who want to make flossing a habit. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore, on the web at https://createasmilepc.com. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can…
Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: Dental health
The team at Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore loves to discuss sealants. The team thinks they’re the tops! Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult…
Watch Out For Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental health
Today, the team at Create a Smile, PC, in Bloomington wants to discuss sugar and cavities. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high-calorie content, many parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. Bubble gum, lollipops, and chocolate bars aren’t the only culprits. But there is also sugar lurking in so-called…
Are You at Risk for Bone Recession?
Categories: Dental health
A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums, as well as a strong jawbone. Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. At Create a Smile, PC, in Bloomington, we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ jaw health. Today’s post looks at bone recession. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession…
