J.B. Dental Blog

Many people are aware of the impact of diabetes or heart disease, but don’t hear about the effects of gum disease as much. While you may think of your gums as somewhat unimportant, gum disease can have serious consequences to your teeth and overall health. Below, you’ll learn more about this common condition and how a dentist can help prevent, diagnose, and treat it. With this information, you can maintain your smile and improve your health at the same time!

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What do you want to accomplish in 2019? Maybe you’re looking to shed a few extra pounds, take that dream vacation, or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeballing. Regardless of what your goals may be, a beautiful smile may give you the confidence boost you need to reach them. But what if your teeth fall short of their true potential? Your cosmetic dentist can help you attain and maintain a healthy, beautiful set of pearly whites.

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Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option that modern dentistry has to offer. Since they rebuild teeth from the roots up, they are extremely sturdy and long-lasting. They can even help to preserve bone mass and enable your face to retain its lovely shape. What’s more, thanks to sedation dentistry and a dentist’s expert touch, the process for placing and restoring dental implants is relatively comfortable. Would you like to know more about the journey you can expect to take if you choose to receive this treatment? Here is a quick look at the dental implants process from beginning to end.

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If the words “root canal” send shivers down your spine, you’re far from alone. Few dental procedures are as famous — or infamous — as root canal therapy. But in fact, this treatment may just be able to save your suffering tooth, relieve your pain, and help you once again enjoy a worry-free smile. Let’s talk more about root canal therapy so you can learn what it is, what it can accomplish, and whether there are any alternative treatments.

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If you’ve had dental fillings placed in the past, you’re probably aware of the metal sheen they give when light reflects off of them. Metal fillings have been the standard in dentistry for a long time, largely because of their effectiveness at protecting teeth, availability of materials and long-term durability. However, they aren’t without their flaws.

Instead of settling for silver (amalgam) fillings, you can get a restoration that is more effective, requires very little alterations to your existing tooth and does not sacrifice quality for aesthetics.

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