Imagine the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at the dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite radio station. A dental assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone clicks on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. […]
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Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Chesterfield Smile Design we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a tooth, as […]
Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?
What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? The relationship can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. At Chesterfield Smile Designs, we’ll clear up the confusion. 1. A dental implant can act as a foundation for a crown. A complete implant/crown procedure […]
Stick Out Your Tongue!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Chesterfield Smile Design, we diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums. These conditions can affect the tongue. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the tongue. Have you ever considered all the critical things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This […]
Smile Makeover Questions Answered At Chesterfield Smile Designs
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Even people with excellent dental health want to improve specific components of their smile. Cosmetic dentistry from Chesterfield Smile Design can help! Though proper brushing is essential for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a chipped tooth. A cavity-free mouth may still have stained or slightly misaligned teeth. Cost Each smile makeover […]
Successful Smiles Are Confident Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Professionals who are happy with the face they present in business situations have more confidence. Confident people, in turn, are more likely to be successful. If you feel better, you’ll probably do better! At Chesterfield Smile Designs, our cosmetic dentistry patients experience a boost of self-confidence. Whether it is attractive or not, your smile is […]
Smile Transformations At Chesterfield Smile Designs
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
This message from Chesterfield Smile Design is for people who aren’t happy about their smile. Don’t Like Your Teeth? Common troubles for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or weakened teeth. Few people have naturally stunning smiles, but those who practice proper oral care can avoid […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Chesterfield Smile Design focuses on a very serious subject—oral cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part […]
Should Chesterfield Teens Whiten Their Teeth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with us at Chesterfield Smile Design before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There are a […]
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Providing first rate dental care is much easier for us at Chesterfield Smile Design when we have plenty of data about the dental health of our patients. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the surface of your teeth are worth even more […]
