Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you …
In today’s Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry blog, we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. We’re Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey, and we want expectant mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Potential dental health issues may arise due to the changes happening in a pregnant …
Dental night guards are usually recommended for patients who suffer from nighttime tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. According to the American Dental Association, bruxism affects around 10-15% Americans, so it’s a pretty common problem. While night guards are typically the treatment of choice for bruxism patients, our dental office in Owensboro would like to …
If you’ve ever walked the aisles of any drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they make or break your dental health? Many folks …
There are a variety of reasons you may be searching for a new dentist in Owensboro. Perhaps you’ve just moved to our area, maybe your former dentist is retiring, or possibly you’re considering a second option. No matter the reason why, embarking on the search for the right dentist isn’t an easy task. After all, …
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them …
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them …
A simple way for dental patients to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water affects oral health if it doesn’t contain fluoride. Fluoride prevents …
Hi, we’re Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey. Our dental practice, Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, has been serving the Owensboro, Kentucky area since 1986. Today in our dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs …
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? Most people need a dental check-up every six months. If you are at higher risk for oral diseases, we recommend an examination every four months. David Thompson and Vicki Frey, DMD, of Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro is accepting new patients. …
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