The Crowning Glory of Your Smile
What is a dental crown? If one of your teeth is damaged or decayed, Drs. Gourley and Juson may recommend a dental crown in [city], [state]. A dental crown, which is tooth shaped, is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When...
Holiday Smile Care for Your Pearly Whites
Dr. [doctor_name] and our team in [city], [state] know that you work hard all year to achieve and maintain your confident smile. With the holidays in full swing, you don't want to undo all your hard work while celebrating all the festivities. And you don't have to!...
Never Give up on Your Smile
No matter how bad things may seem, never give up on your smile. The wonderful thing about teeth is that we have many of the tools necessary to turn even the worst of oral health care situations around. If you have lost any teeth, we can fix that too. The wonderful...
Even with Dentures, Your Oral Health is Paramount
If you have a full or partial set of dentures, you are probably aware that your oral health care doesn’t just stop because the teeth are artificial. If your denture care suffers, your oral health care will suffer too. It’s important to remember these seven basic steps...
How Often Do You Think About Your Teeth?
Most people do not think amount their oral health care nearly as much as they should. Below is a list of questions to help you determine if you are taking steps needed for a better life via a well-groomed smile: - Do you avoid chewing tobacco and smoking? - Do you use...
A Broken or Severely Damaged Tooth Often Needs to Be Replaced by a Dental Implant
Even though your teeth are tough, there are some extreme occasions when a hard blow to the face or other oral accident can hit with such force that it cracks, shatters or severely damages a tooth. If the damage is too extensive, your [practice_name] dentist’s only way...
Basic Care and Cleaning Tips to Help Maintain Your Temporary Crown
When one of [practice_name]’s dentists secures a temporary crown it is only intended to protect the abutment within while the dental lab works on your new crown or bridge. It does not actually restore the tooth’s ability to bite off, chew or grind food. If it comes...
The Severity of a Lip Injury Will Dictate the Level of Treatment Needed
If a hard fall or blow to the face has injured your lip, it will likely need quality first aid, if not professional treatment. The severity of the injury to your lip will dictate the level of treatment needed. If your injured lip is bleeding profusely, it likely...
A Toothache Is Always a Symptom of a Serious Problem
Here at [practice_name] our team of dental professionals have seen a wide range of oral traumas, tooth decay and damage done to teeth. In our vast experience we have found that a toothache, is always a symptom of a more serious problem. Issues with tooth decay, tend...
Remember to Pack These Dental Supplies on Your next Trip
At Apple Family Dental and Longview Family Dental, we know summer is traditionally a time when many of us travel. Whether to explore our state by motor vehicle or jumping on a plane to fly to new destinations or places we’ve loved before, preparation is key. To...
