If you’ve ever perused the dental care aisle of a grocery store, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they help you meet your dental …
In a perfect world, each of your cherished teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your entire life. The truth is, however, that most men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point with general and cosmetic dentistry in Ellettsville. A tooth can be compromised by dental caries, enamel erosion, …
Life gets busy, and sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we get that. But we encourage you to think twice before you skip a checkup, simply because there’s so much stuff on your plate. Early detection is always best, and the general dentistry we practice …
If you dread going to the dentist, you are not alone. Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. But you shouldn’t let that prevent you from getting proper dental care. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we provide sedation dentistry to help you through your appointment. Because knowledge is power, we also take the …
The topic of this post is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. At Create A Smile dentistry in Bloomington IN, we are seeing more and more cases of tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of our patients take good care of their teeth. They brush …
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we perform root canal therapy, and many of our patients report minimal discomfort. Root canals have advanced in recent years. For many people, it’s is no worse than getting a …
This article discusses gum disease, and the effects of plaque and tartar. At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we remind all our patients to brush and floss regularly to prevent plaque and tartar buildup that, left unchecked, can lead to gum disease. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. …
If you think your smile is unattractive, you may not smile very often. You may even try to avoid showing your teeth in social and professional settings. But smiles make a big difference in our lives, and cosmetic dentistry in Bloomington IN, can improve yours. Smiling makes us happier, and benefits our quality of life …
Which is better for cleaning your teeth: floss picks, or regular dental floss? Or is there much of a difference? At Create A Smile Dentistry, your dentist in Bloomington IN, we always recommend either traditional dental floss, or dental tape. While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, …
