Do you love ice cream but avoid eating it because it feels too cold on your teeth? Maybe you struggle with foods and drinks that are very hot or cold. If so, you are experiencing problems with tooth sensitivity. Recurring problems with tooth sensitivity can negatively impact your quality of life. You may find yourself avoiding certain foods or struggling to brush your teeth because of the discomfort.
I am passionate about continuing education opportunities to provide my patients with the latest knowledge and best practices to improve their oral health and overall well-being. These opportunities are important to me because I am always looking to advance my skills and the level of care I can provide at my practice, and so I recently started attending a training course at the Resnik Implant Institute. Read on to learn more about the workshop I attended and how it relates to your care.
It is hard to believe that Halloween is right around the corner! If you celebrate this spooky holiday, you are likely already attending parties and getting ready for the big day. One aspect of this Halloween that always gives us a fright is the large amount of candy available. We want to share some helpful tips to avoid any dental problems or emergencies this Halloween:
Do you look at celebrities and stare enviously at their smiles, wishing yours looked the same? There is one cosmetic dentistry treatment that is often referred to as “the movie star treatment” because many celebrities and movie stars have received this procedure to improve their smiles. This cosmetic dentistry treatment is called porcelain veneers. Interested in learning more about how porcelain veneers can improve your smile? Read on to learn more.
At Bozeman Gentle Dentistry, we want to help our patients get their smiles back if they are dealing with severe decay or tooth loss. We never want a patient to feel like they have to avoid smiling or talking closely with others or cover up their mouths because they are self-conscious. We also want our patients to find the perfect treatments for their problems. One treatment that is popular among many of our patients is dental implant placement. Over the years, more patients than ever have been eligible to receive dental implants. Dental implants employ a unique system that anchors a metal post into the jawbone, which ultimately fuses to it and becomes the perfect base for a natural-looking tooth structure, such as a dental crown, to blend in perfectly with your other natural teeth.
It’s hard to believe that September is here already! The summer seems to have flown by! We know that some of our patients have been traveling and busy during the summer. Now is a great time to schedule any treatments that we may have recommended to you or a loved one during your last visit to our office. It is important to receive treatments in a timely manner to avoid further complications with your oral health. Delaying a recommended treatment can lead to a dental emergency, the need for additional treatments, and added expenses. Continue reading to learn more.
At Bozeman Gentle Dentistry, one of our main goals is to do everything we can to save your natural teeth. Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but sometimes that is not possible. Whether you experience recurring decay or an injury that damages the health of your tooth, we offer a treatment that can restore your tooth before an extraction is needed. One treatment that we may perform is a root canal.
When our patients experience tooth loss, we know it can be a difficult process, but we are here every step of the way to restore your tooth and give you a smile you can be proud to show off. While you may not have experienced tooth loss at this point in your life, there is a chance that you or a loved one may experience it in the future. Our goal is to help our patients choose a tooth replacement option that will be beneficial to their lifestyle. We want to share some information about some of the tooth replacement options we offer, as we know the decision can be overwhelming. Read on to learn more.
At Bozeman Gentle Dentistry, we are happy to provide dental care to everyone in your family, from the youngest member to the oldest. Do you have a young child in your life and you’re unsure when it is time to visit the dentist for their first appointment? We typically tell parents that children should visit the dentist when their teeth begin to emerge or around their first birthday. If the child in your life is older and has yet to see the dentist, there is no time like the present to schedule their first appointment. We know it can be a little intimidating for children to visit the dentist for the first time, so we want to share some helpful tips.
Would you love to improve the color of your teeth? We believe that patients deserve to do what makes them look and feel good. This is one of the reasons we offer various cosmetic dentistry treatments. One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments we offer is teeth whitening. This treatment is cost-effective, easy, and achieves remarkable results. Read on to learn more.
