Hi. We’re Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey, experienced dentists here in Owensboro. It is our goal to help patients have optimum oral health, and today we would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A …
If you want to straighten your teeth or correct a bite problem, you have more orthodontic options in Owensboro than ever before. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Here are some of the common orthodontia terms heard around Hartford and Owensboro. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are sometimes described …
Your Owensboro dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the skilled dental assistants who work there. Today in our Owensboro, Kentucky dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted. Dental assistants make your dental appointment much more effective, efficient, …
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to pick a dentist in Owensboro, Kentucky. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably in Owensboro. An Educated Dentist David Thompson and Vicki …
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Owensboro dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can be …
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Philpot, Tell City, IN, and Hartford dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes say they can brighten your teeth, it’s natural to think about …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid …
Today’s Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment …
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are reluctant to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and take back that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the ideal replacement for both the root and crown …
Hi, we are Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey. Thanks for visiting the Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry blog. In today’s post we would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Kentucky residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts …
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