Healthy Smiles Family Dental

Over time our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, and discoloration. Fortunately, our doctors at Healthy Smiles Family Dental offer restorative treatment options, such as dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth – to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. Dental crowns have many uses, such as being able to “cap” a damaged tooth or cover an implant. They can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that’s already broken. Dental crowns are a secure way to restore your smile. They help save a tooth (or teeth) that have been so damaged by decay that it can’t support a filling, as well as protect the teeth that are at a high risk of decay, especially when one doesn’t practice proper oral care. The type of material that our doctor will use for a dental crown will be discussed during the initial consultation. On avera...

At Healthy Smiles Family Dental, our doctors want your oral hygiene routine to be frequent and consistent. Though you’ve been brushing your teeth for many years, you may not realize that there is a proper way to clean them. When brushing, massage the gums gently before working your toothbrush toward the enamel, then continue with these steps. Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums. Move the brush back and forth in a circular motion in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria. If you have questions or concerns regarding dental health, please give us a call. To learn about services provided at our practice, visit www.myfamilydentistsalem.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Healthy Smiles Family De...