Everyone wants a winning smile, but as we age it can get harder to keep your smile sparkling. At The Owensboro Dentist in Owensboro KY, we can give your smile some help with cosmetic dentistry! Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. Teeth whitening is one of …
When you see photos of celebrities, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary people ever achieve anything approaching it? When it comes to sensational smiles, the answer from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Owensboro is a resounding “Yes!” – with the help of cosmetic dentistry. There many effective …
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 …
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most highly regarded physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. With cosmetic dentistry from Thompson & Frey Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, you can get a beautiful smile. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? …
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