Your smile makes a statement – it speaks volumes without a single word being uttered. But if you’re unhappy with your teeth, you aren’t putting your best smile forward. A chipped or broken tooth can make some people so self-conscious that they feel compelled to hide their smile. Fortunately, at Batavia Family Dental, we offer a quick and relatively inexpensive …
Dull, Yellowing Teeth? Cosmetic Solutions Can Restore An Imperfect Smile
While some have adopted the habit of drinking an early-morning glass of hot water with lemon juice to get their digestive systems working, this supposedly healthy routine does their teeth no favors. The fact is that lemon juice is a strong acid that eats away at tooth enamel. As this erosion occurs, the teeth may become increasingly sensitive. As the …
Dentures Could Be Your Total Smile Solution
As your dentist in Batavia, at Batavia Family Dental, we provide full, partial, and hybrid dentures and can restore your natural appearance and your ability to eat and speak. For many people, dentures remain the treatment of choice for missing teeth. Traditional dentures are removable, custom-fitted replacement teeth that are crafted from strong, durable materials like acrylic resin which can …
Dentist-Supervised Teeth Whitening In Batavia Is The Way To Go
Dentist-Supervised Teeth Whitening In Batavia Is The Way To Go. Numerous surveys show that whiter teeth make a big first impression. According to one survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, virtually all (99.7%) of the adults polled believed that a smile is an important social asset, while 96% said that an attractive smile makes them more attractive …
Wisdom Teeth Removal In Batavia Is A Smile Saver
If you’re like most people, you’ll have your third molars (wisdom teeth) removed at some point in your life. And wisdom teeth removal in Batavia is available at many dental practices, including ours. Perhaps you’ve already undergone this procedure and now your son or daughter is experiencing mouth discomfort due to these large third molars. Is the pain affecting their …
Your Batavia Dentist Wants To Keep You Free Of Gum Disease!
You may have periodontal (gum) disease and not even know it, and as your Batavia Dentist, I want to help you avoid the serious health implications that can come with untreated gum disease. Because gum disease has been found to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and other diseases, everyone is encouraged to bring any …
What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth? Your Batavia Dentist Has The Answers!
If you or someone you know has white spots on his or her teeth, you have probably wondered what they are and what causes them. In this blog I’ll outline some common causes and the solutions I provide as a Batavia dentist. Dental Fluorosis If you or your child consumed too much fluoride while your teeth were still developing under …
Long in the tooth? Let Batavia Family Dental Help!
Getting Long In The Tooth? “Long in the tooth” is an ancient folk expression that originally was used in reference to a horse’s age, because horses’ teeth appear to get longer as their gums recede. This age-related phenomenon is not limited to horses, of course. Not only do our gums tend to recede as we get older, but poor oral …
Get Rid Of Tooth Stains Once And For All!
When brown spots appear on teeth, it may be a sign of any number of conditions. Many dark-colored foods and drinks contain “chromogens,” substances in organic fluids that form color when oxidized. For instance, the tannic acid in red wine can not only stain teeth, but the stains can also become permanent, especially among people with poor dental hygiene. Nicotine …
How To Avoid Tooth Pain On Your Next Scuba Dive
Dental problems can become more apparent or exacerbated underwater. Researchers have found that the most common problem reported by divers was “barodontalgia.” More popularly known as “tooth squeeze,” barodontalgia is the experience of a squeezing sensation or pain in teeth that occurs as changing air pressure forces any pockets of air in teeth (such as those found in untreated cavities) …
