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ALL ABOUT YOUR GUMS While your teeth are integral to how brilliant your smile is, your gums are just as important. This delicate tissue in your mouth is the foundation of your smile and performs the important purposes of holding your teeth in position and protecting their vulnerable tooth roots. Therefore, a receding gumline is […]

WHAT IS TMJ DISORDER? At the same time as you talk, eat, and yawn, you are using your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These two joints are where your lower jaw is attached to your skull and the hinge movement allows your jaw to open and close. In a perfect world, your TMJs are aligned and working […]

Your dentist may offer laser teeth whitening, custom home whitening kits, and veneers. LASER WHITENING Your dentist can apply a medical-grade whitening gel to your teeth and then expose the treated teeth to the laser light. The heat from the laser is what produces the best results. This technique is great for when you need […]

If you really want to avoid spending extra time and money in the dentist’s office, schedule twice yearly appointments at DentalWorks in Clearwater, IN for cleanings and an oral health exam. This allows your dentist the opportunity to offer proactive solutions like dental sealants, professional fluoride treatments, and more that will lower your risk of […]

DRINK MORE WATER Rinse away bacteria and lingering odors by staying hydrated. Drinking plain water throughout the day can also alleviate dry mouth, which often leads to halitosis. CHANGE YOUR DIET If you’re worried about bad breath, consider avoiding garlic, onions, spicy foods, coffee, and other known culprits of halitosis. If you do eat any […]

To give you further insight into this connection, we are pleased to provide the following information on how preventive dentistry can help maintain a healthy mouth that supports a healthy body and lifestyle. WHAT IS PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY? Known as the portion of the oral industry that is dedicated to treating oral conditions, preventive dentistry helps […]

ALL ABOUT YOUR GUMS While your teeth are fundamental to how healthy your smile looks, your gums are just as important. This soft tissue is the foundation of your smile and serves the important functions of holding your teeth in place and protecting their sensitive roots. This is why a receding gumline is more than […]

If you have a reactive gag reflex or very little tolerance for pain, this method of sedation might even be beneficial during professional teeth cleanings and common treatments. Relaxing comfortably in a treatment chair could be effortless if there’s a way to help you to fight against the urge to gag. Intravenous sedation might be […]

Sometimes called a cap, a dental crown may be utilized to treat a significant cavity, protect a fragile tooth, rescue a damaged tooth, or cover a stained tooth. Created to be positioned over the appropriate tooth and specifically colored to blend with the surrounding teeth to create a natural appearance, a dental crown preserves and […]

Long-lasting. Dental implants are extremely durable and with good care, can last a lifetime.