Nearly 70% of the US population is missing at least one tooth, most commonly one of the back teeth. It might be easy to ignore this because it doesn’t impact your appearance as much as missing front tooth, but it could lead to a host of problems. Once a tooth has gone missing, the body naturally cuts off blood to the area, causing it to atrophy, which can then lead to more teeth falling out! How can you prevent this? The best way to replace your tooth and stop bone loss is with dental implants in Canton from Dr. Brian and Dr. Katherine Lee. (more…)
People notice a beautiful smile before any other physical feature. Do you like the look of your teeth and gums? If not, consider Invisalign clear aligners from your cosmetic dentists at Dentistry at Hickory Flat in Canton.
It’s been entirely too long since you’ve hopped on your bike and hit the trails. Right now your lungs are kindly reminding you with each labored breath. You know the pay-off is going to be worth the soreness in your legs tomorrow; you just have to keep pushing. You round the last bend and there it is: a picturesque view of the lake. The water is still and looks like fresh glass. Your parents used to take you up here all the time, and you hope to do the same with your kids when they get old enough. One of them just got their first tooth recently. When should I take them to the dentist? It’s only one tooth, why should a professional need to look at it? Your family dentist in Canton has the answers for your child’s, as well as your teeth. 
Do stains, cracks and spacing problems affect your appearance and self-image?
Facing Tooth Loss
Very few people are born with a naturally straight smile. For the vast majority, treatment with orthodontics is the only way to get a better smile. However, many do not want to have to deal with the unsightly appearance of traditional metal braces. Thankfully, now you do not have to use traditional braces for a straighter smile. You can get the straight smile you have always wanted with clear braces. Invisalign in Canton GA is the most preferred method to align the teeth. Invisalign offers clear benefits when compared to traditional braces, however, the treatment is not right for everyone.
Millions of people of all ages across the United States have a destructive and sometimes, unconscious, habit. It’s called bruxism or teeth grinding. Brought on by stress, poor bite and even some prescriptions, teeth grinding in Canton, GA and elsewhere can be treated successfully. 
Can you keep your teeth and have pink, vibrant gum tissue for a lifetime? The professional staff at Dentistry at Windermere say you can. Much depends on following some important oral care tips from these highly skilled and caring Canton, GA dentists.
When you’re missing one or more teeth, tooth replacement is not optional—it’s mandatory. Life with tooth loss can lead to more oral health problems, such as gum disease, malocclusion and even additional tooth loss. In addition, there are the consequences to your general health—malnutrition for one—and to your self-confidence and emotional well-being; no one is comfortable with the idea that people are noticing the gap is their smile. So, the only question is what tooth replacement option is best. 
Plenty has been written and discussed about the foods and beverages that cause your teeth to become stained and discolored. After all, the offenders are practically obvious: coffee, tea, cola, spaghetti sauce, chocolate, berries and other deeply colored dietary staples that we all enjoy. But what about the foods that can actually help you have a