Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have one of our dentists take a look, at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief from a …
A smile makeover from Thompson and Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro will give you a brilliant new smile that leads to greater self-confidence, and even improved dental health. We take a very methodical approach to make sure you’re thrilled with the results. A smile makeover means combining different cosmetic dentistry techqniues to improve …
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. …
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, …
In this post from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro, we highlight simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits anyone can form is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses. The best …
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