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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you ask dental patients in the Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Bedford area what they hate the most about dental visits, chances are that they’ll mention the drill. Just the sound of it is enough to make people cringe. Many men and women in Bloomington, Indiana wonder if there will ever be an alternative to the …
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65 and …
