Dental Implants Can Make Your Smile Shine Again

If you have a sunken or misaligned smile due to a missing tooth or two, dental implants can make your smile shine again. Dental implants are a procedure in which artificial yet realistic teeth are inserted in the gaps left behind from their previous toothy tenants. Not only can filling in the gap prevent the… Read more »

The Wonders of Invisalign®

Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people desire a smile they can be proud of. That is why our team here at in , , is happy to tell you about the wonders of Invisalign®, and how they can enhance your smile and your life. Invisalign… Read more »

Dental Emergency Instructions

Even if you keep up with your oral hygiene and visit at least twice a year for your routine checkups, accidents can happen. Knowing what to do in an emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Because of this, Drs. Calder, Durr and, Short are happy to give tips for common… Read more »

The Advantages of Dental Implants

A permanent tooth may be lost because of severe decay or injury. If this happens, you may experience difficulty chewing or speaking normally. Losing a tooth can also mar the appearance of your smile. Never fear! Drs. Calder, Durr, and Short may recommend dental implants in , , which can restore the beauty and functionality… Read more »

The Benefits and Advantages of Water Flossers

Historically, regularly flossing the teeth has been the least-followed advice dentists have given. New technology, such as water flossers, makes flossing much more convenient and enjoyable, with no loss of regular cleaning effectiveness along with several great advantages. Water flossers clean plaque off of the spaces in between your teeth by shooting a modulated stream… Read more »

Protecting Your Smile This Halloween While Wearing Fastbraces®

October brings fall winds and trick-or-treaters but it also brings National Orthodontic Health Month! At in , , Drs. Durr, and Short want our patients to understand how important orthodontics is to a healthy, aligned smile. Our practice is happy to create awareness about orthodontics and the promotion of orthodontic health for our patients aligning their… Read more »

A Bridge Is One of the More Popular Applications in Restorative Dentistry

Losing a tooth to severe decay, damage or other required extraction can be a traumatic event in your life. Beyond simply losing that tooth’s function for biting and chewing it can also pose other serious complications. Even if the tooth is not visible in your smile, it can still cause you to slightly slur your… Read more »

A Loose Crown Needs Attention

A crown effectively replaces the enamel layer of a damaged, decayed or otherwise imperfect tooth. Even though your crown is intended to be as strong as your natural teeth there are rare times when chronic gum disease, or a blow to the face, can compromise the cement holding your crown to the abutment within. Early… Read more »

Everyday Tips to Help You Clean and Care for Your New Braces

Over time and through regular adjustments, the braces installed by Dr. will effectively realign your teeth for a healthier mouth and an even smile. It’s important to keep in mind that if you develop cavities or your braces are damaged in some way, that it will likely increase the duration of time and number of… Read more »

How to Manage Damaged Braces

Through the course of timely, routine adjustment sessions at , your son or daughter’s braces will effectively realign their teeth for a better smile and healthier mouth. If any part of their braces is bent or damaged, it will most likely increase the amount of time and number of adjustment sessions needed to attain your… Read more »