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 …
Do you have a missing tooth? Are you considering the types of tooth restorations available? Create a Smile, PC, cosmetic dentistry practice in Bloomington, can help answer your questions about dental implants and bridges. If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth, you should know the differences between …
You might be thinking about whitening and brightening your smile. At Create a Smile, PC cosmetic dentistry in Bloomington, we can help you get the smile you deserve. Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most …
CUTTING NEW TEETH is never a comfortable experience. Maybe you remember what it was like to get your adult molars, but it’s particularly hard for babies and toddlers who don’t understand why their gums are so sore. It’s hard for parents too, but we’re here to give you the information you need so that you’ll know …
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is far from minty fresh. Even when everything else is going perfectly, bad breath can be enough to ruin your confidence and turn a good experience sour. Why do we get bad breath, …
This message from Create A Smile in Bloomington IN is about dental crowns. Did you know that dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years? There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns as early as 700 B.C., using ivory and bone. By 200 A.D. they began using gold crowns to …
WORKING IN THE DENTAL health business, one of our favorite things to see is our patients’ smiles. So today, we thought we’d celebrate those happy faces by sharing some of our favorite quotes about smiling! Smile For Yourself “Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things.” – …
Sometimes people who lose a molar wonder whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, at Create a Smile in Bloomington IN, we can think of several …
THE SMILE OF a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease of childhood. We want those smiles to stay as healthy as possible, which is why we’re dedicating a blog post to baby teeth dental care. Baby Teeth Matter Because baby teeth are …
