Dental sealants can play a critical role in children’s dental health. There is some confusion, however, about exactly what they are. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we know that some parents might not realize the critical differences between sealants and fillings. So, we are here to set the record straight! How do Dental Sealants and …
The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited your dentist lately, you have probably noticed some things that make your visit more comfortable. Offices are now equipped so you can watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we combine this kind …
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? If you cope with dental anxiety, then sedation dentistry from Dental Designs of Owensboro can help. Dental anxiety is common: millions of Americans dread going to the dentist. In …
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Dental Designs of Owensboro, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for oral cancer …
This message from Dental Designs of Owensboro is about fluoride, and its role in dental health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water, and is added to many toothpastes. Fluoride plays a key role in children’s dental health. Kids should start using fluoride toothpaste when …
You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come loose. Don’t panic! Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented at Dental Designs of Owensboro. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s critical that you take the following …
In this post from Dental Designs of Owensboro we focus on three common myths about dental health. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth: We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that …
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the fortunate owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most, you will need to restore a tooth eventually. Today’s post looks at five cosmetic dentistry options from Dental Designs of Owensboro …
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Dental Designs of Owensboro, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on …
Dental crowns are one of the most common restorative procedures there is, and we do a lot of them at Dental Designs of Owensboro. Placing a typical crown consists of several steps: Tooth Preparation: Any decay is removed and the tooth is shaped. Sometimes the tooth is too small; in that case, we build up …
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