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 …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Dental Designs of Owensboro. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some …
One of the essential habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Dental Designs of Owensboro, we recommend you use one with fluoride and make sure it has the ADA seal. That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims …
Your teeth are among the strongest parts of your body, but they are not indestructible. Far from it! A fall, a collision, or any number of other accidents can result in a chipped or broken tooth. If it happens to you or a loved one, contact us at Dental Designs of Owensboro for emergency treatment …
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