Straighter teeth chew, bite and perform speaking functions more effectively than crooked teeth.
A pearly-white smile is beautiful to look at and can greatly improve self-confidence.
A beautiful smile not only builds personal confidence, studies reveal that your smile has the potential to help you in other ways.
Did you know the average American sees their dentist more often than their physician?
As we welcome you to experience different, let us introduce you to an artistic solution replacing traditional cavity treatment.
Do you ever wonder what happens at DDC when you're not there?
The average American consumes more than 23 pounds of sugar from soft drinks every year.
Although traditional braces have become more common among pre-teens and teens over the last few decades, it can still be a challenging experience.
A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at each exam.
Finding the right dental practice for you and your family may be one of the most important long-term health choices you make. Whether you're new to the area or you're in transition to another community, here are some tips for choosing a dentist:
We love the art of crafting beautiful smiles because we believe an unforgettable smile fuels the soul of the person owning it.
Oral cancer is often deemed the \"forgotten disease,\" because it kills more people than testicular cancer, cervical cancer and cancer of the brain each year and receives little publicity in return.
If you have a chipped, cracked or damaged tooth, we invite you to relax and experience the magic of same day crowns.
Are your teeth or gums sensitive to hot or cold drinks?
A prophylaxis is a cleaning procedure performed to thoroughly clean the teeth.
A significant number of Americans do not visit the dentist for regular checkups because they are too fearful or suffer from anxiety.
Do you get frustrated with your dentures? As any denture wearer knows, dentures provide a helpful replacement for missing teeth, but they come with challenges.
A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth.
The objective of root plan & scaling is to remove etiologic agents which cause inflammation to the gingival (gum) tissue and surrounding bone.
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection.
In rare cases, root canal therapy fails to work as expected.
What if the DDC team could not only provide an extraordinary dental experience for your children, but also a simple treatment to help them prevent cavities?
Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory.
A crown is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size.
One of the most commonly asked questions about dental braces is whether there is any pain or discomfort.
Panoramic X-rays are wraparound photographs of the face and teeth.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment often go beyond the obvious physical changes of an improved bite and straighter teeth.
According to research conducted by the American Cancer society, more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year.
About 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from dry mouth in some form.
Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease.
It won't be long before we gather with friends and family on New Year's Eve to celebrate the joys and sorrows of 2017. When the ball drops and the clock strikes midnight, your dental insurance benefits will reset. Any unused benefits from 2017 will be lost.
If you've visited Dayton Dental Collaborative, you understand our unique vision to create a new kind of dental experience. We consistently pursue the latest techniques and technology to deliver on that promise for our patients. The process often begins with a powerful question like...
LUMINEERS are an excellent option for people who are unhappy with the cosmetic appearance of their teeth. An off-white or crooked smile can cause serious confidence problems.
Is there a tooth replacement option that lasts a lifetime? Dental implants provide DDC patients with…
Brushing and flossing are an important part of oral hygiene.
The grinding of the teeth (bruxism) and the clenching of the jaw are two activities that effect most humans at some point in their lives.
Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay.
Do we really need to visit the dentist every six months?
Tooth decay can be extremely painful and puts teeth at risk.
A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and enhance your smile.
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace missing teeth and provide a permanent solution to having removable partial or complete dentures.
Dental x-rays (radiographs) are essential diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
Dental emergencies can be frightening and are often painful.
Clenching and grinding of the teeth, known as Bruxism, is a more common issue than most people realize.
Does anxiety begin to whisper in your ear when you realize you have a dentist appointment scheduled for the coming week? Does your heart pick up the pace a little bit? Does your face become flush? Do you find yourself making up reasons to cancel your appointment? Do you try to convince yourself that it's not anxiety or fear that makes you want to reschedule?
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJ) is a common condition affecting a wide variety of people. TMJ is characterized by severe headaches, jaw pain of varying degrees, grinding teeth, and an intermittent ringing in the ears. The symptoms of TMJ are debilitating and can greatly interfere with everyday life. The vast majority of sufferers are unaware that the root cause of these problems is something that a dentist can effectively treat.
Cracked and fractured teeth are common dental problems.
Crown lengthening exposes more of the natural tooth by reshaping or recontouring bone and gum tissue.
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling.
Many children are ambivalent about getting braces. On the one hand, they like the idea of perfect teeth, but on the other hand they are nervous about whether the braces will cause pain and discomfort.
Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic or CEREC has revolutionized dental procedures.
Maybe you've seen commercials, magazine articles, or Facebook posts about the amazing benefits of dental implants. Dental implants have really changed the face of dentistry and patients are reaping the results.
A commonly asked question by our patients is, \"What can I do about bad breath?\" "2018-08-26
If your gums bleed when you brush, you are not alone. It's possible that you are simply brushing too hard, but you should not ignore this critical symptom. It may point to a much more significant health concern – the beginning stages of gum disease.
Orthodontic braces were historically associated with teenagers. Today, an increasing number of adults are choosing to wear braces to straighten their teeth and correct malocclusions.
7 Tips to Help Children Love to Brush
Choosing the right toothpaste for you and your family can be an overwhelming adventure.
The holiday season has arrived. Houses light up the night sky. Sales offers fill our mailboxes. Seasonal songs greet us everywhere we go.
Every time you open your mouth, it reveals some interesting and surprising things about you. Your dental hygienist and your dentist see much more than cavities and crowns. They are like experienced dental investigators, reading the evidence as they help you achieve optimal oral health.
Our patients are always looking for ways to quickly and dramatically improve their smile. While tooth whitening may be effective for teeth that just need a tune up, it's not a sufficient solution for a smile that needs more than a color shift.
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