Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Create a Smile, PC, in Bloomington, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk! Most dentists recommend a visit to the dentist’s office …
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to frown than to smile,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns out the cliché is false. Smiling takes at least ten muscles, while as few as six are required for a frown. A better expression would be “smile to burn more calories,” …
The team at Create a Smile, PC, in Bloomington, cares about all of their patients, and wants to make sure that you and your family have great oral health. Today we are going to talk about 5 things you need to know about cavities. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth …
Prepless veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that Create a Smile, PC cosmetic dentistry in Bloomington can treat with this technique. Do you have chipped or broken teeth? Do you have teeth that have gaps in between them? …
Myths and tall tales about cosmetic dentistry abound. The team at Create a Smile, PC would like to discuss some of those myths. Serving Bloomington IN, we have heard almost all of them. Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many of the procedures that an aesthetic dentist would perform, including …
Healthy baby teeth are important. The team at Create a Smile, PC cares about all of their patients, and wants to make sure that your child starts out with great oral health. Babies as young as 9 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can cause tooth decay. The Center for …
If flashing a beautiful smile is important to you, Create a Smile, PC in Bloomington can help. You might mistakenly assume that cosmetic dentistry is far too pricey or takes too many visits to pursue. Sure, a complete mouth reconstruction can be a significant investment and time commitment. Before you give up on improving your smile, however, …
A cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Our team at Create a Smile, PC cosmetic dentistry in Bloomington, has had extensive training in cosmetic smile enhancements. Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some …
PLAQUE AND TARTAR are two words that you probably hear a lot when you come in for a dental cleaning. You might already know that they cause tooth decay and gum disease, but do you know what they are? Let’s take a closer look at these two substances that are a constant threat to our …
There are many different myths and stories about cosmetic dentistry. At Create a Smile, PC cosmetic dentistry in Bloomington, we’d like to dispel some of the mystery around aesthetic dentistry. Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent potential …
