There’s a lot to be considered when your dentist works to reverse the effects of your debilitated smile from severe tooth loss. We chose to use the word “debilitated” because not only have you lost the function of your smile, but your appearance has probably been compromised both inside and outside of your mouth. You can tell when patients are missing an extensive amount of teeth by their sunken facial structure.
Luckily, Dr. Bickford and Dr. Shirley can help you restore your smile with custom dentures or partial dentures in Dallas, Ga. By creating a set of dentures, we’re really crafting a natural looking, practical dental solution that’s built to last.
One of the many things that kids look forward to during summer break is school shopping for the following year. It can be hard to choose out all these new clothes and not wear them until the school year starts! Some children choose their first outfit weeks ahead of time. Do they know what the best accessory is? A bright, healthy smile! It’s important to get your children into visit their family dentist in Dallas, GA before school starts back up! Here’s why you should consider scheduling an appointment before you become too busy to visit during the school year.
If it’s been awhile since you visited the dentist, we want to remind you it’s never too late to resume regular oral health care.
You know that the age-old question: which came first, the chicken or the egg? The same type of question could be asked when it comes to brushing and flossing: which should come first in your at-home oral hygiene routine? Although many people envision flossing first as a way to remove icky plaque and bacteria from between teeth, and then using the toothbrush afterwards to whisk germs away, did you know this is actually incorrect? In fact, even though you’ve been brushing and flossing your whole life, there may be other technique points you’re missing. That’s why the team at
Do you remember that song from elementary school? The one that goes, “Your arm bone is connected to your shoulder bone, your shoulder bone is connected to your neck bone?” Well, it turns out that these simplistic lyrics are true in more ways than you’d expect. In fact, your cardiovascular health is directly connected to your dental health. In this article, the team at
You brush your teeth every day, twice a day. You avoid garlic and onions. You’ve even started using some of that over-the-counter mouth spray – but no matter what you do, you’re still afflicted with bad breath. This oral problem is embarrassing and unpleasant for you, and is just as uncomfortable for the people around you. What can you do? In this post, the team at
You broke a tooth when you accidentally bit into the pit of one of the peaches that Georgia is known for. You’re not sure if you’ll need to have the tooth removed completely, and you’d really like to avoid a blank spot in your smile. What options do you have? Luckily for you, you’re already a patient at Distinctive Dentistry and they have the expertise in porcelain crowns in Hiram, GA that you need. In this post, learn more about this restorative procedure and how crowns can give your smile the royal treatment you deserve.
According to surveys from the American Dental Association, your smile is your most important physical feature. And how you take care of it can mean the difference between a grin that lights up a room, or a sub-par smirk that leaves you embarrassed and depressed. So, although you’ve probably heard the term “proper oral hygiene” before, what does this actually mean? In this post, the team at
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. What better time than now to discuss the importance of helping your children have healthy and happy smiles? Together with Dallas, GA children’s dentists Drs. Bickford and Shirley, you can help your children have healthier smiles every month of the year.
At Distinctive Dentistry, we are committed to providing patients high-quality care with our patients the center of our focus. While the American Dental Association recommends everyone over the age of two visits the dentist twice a year, we know many avoid seeing their dentist in Dallas, GA due to the cost of care. Now, you no longer have to worry about dental insurance to receive the care you need. By becoming a member of our dental office, you will immediately start saving off your dental services. With our Membership Savings Plan, you will benefit from no waiting periods so you will receive the affordable care you need right away.