Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? Restorative dentistry from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Owensboro is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. We understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the …
This message from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and …
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. …
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans. And yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. …
After one of our patients gets a dental implant from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, one of the first things we discuss is how to care for it. Most ask: is it any different than caring for natural teeth? Do I need to change my flossing technique? The answer is: it’s …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. At Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed …
When people think of diet and dental health, they may think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. It’s true that sugars can lead to tooth decay. But at Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we remind you that soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue. Too …
For years, parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. Here is some information about that from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro. An open bite occurs when the front teeth in …
At Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, 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 …
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, at Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we remind you to never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, …
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