Does thinking about the dentist grip you with fear or anxiety? Read our blog to learn about how sedation dentistry could help you feel calm during your next dental visit. Our office offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation. Panic no longer and call us for an appointment!
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Can Braces Damage My Teeth?
You may be getting ready to start braces treatment but are hesitant because you have some concerns about whether or not they’ll damage your teeth. Check out our blog post to learn more about your safety and dental health while wearing braces!
What Happens If You Leave a Cracked Tooth Untreated
Do you have a cracked tooth? Even if you don’t feel any pain, it’s important not to ignore it. Read our blog to learn what happens if you leave a cracked tooth untreated, and contact us immediately for an appointment! We are here to help you feel confident about your smile.
Start Your New Year with Healthy Dental Habits
While the holidays are a time of family, friends, and a little self-indulgence, the New Year is a time for goal setting. The top New Years’ resolutions are always dominated by self-improvement like: Get healthy Get organized Get fit Read more Stress less Although many people set New Years’ resolutions, 80% of them fail by […]
Is Dental Amalgam Harmful?
The term “amalgam fillings” might sound unfamiliar, but you probably know them as silver fillings…maybe you even have some! These kinds of fillings are made from dental amalgam, but many people wonder if that compound material is actually safe. History of Dental Amalgam Since the mid-nineteenth century, amalgam has been made from mercury, silver, copper, […]
Why Do Adult Teeth Not Regrow?
One of the most interesting facts about sharks is that they lose an average of one tooth per week. New teeth are continuously growing at the back of mouth to move forward and replace the lost ones. Sharks depend on their teeth to survive, as they don’t chew like we do, but chomp and shake […]
Early Signs of a Cavity
The bacteria in our mouths react with the sugars left behind by almost everything we eat to form acid. This acid eats away at the enamel of our teeth. After these acids weaken the enamel, a pit or cavity is formed in or on the surface of the tooth. Many times, these cavities cannot be […]
Do Different Toothpastes Really Do Different Things?
Shopping in today’s modern world means having the ability to choose from tons of different brands for one single type of product. Sometimes, however, the amount of choices on the shelves can leave you scratching your head trying to decide what you actually want or need. This is no exception when it comes to purchasing […]
Types of Braces
Wildflower Dental & Orthodontics offers two different types of orthodontic work: traditional braces and ClearCorrect™ aligners. While both types of braces have the same goals, there are several differences between the treatment options that may make one more appropriate for some smiles. Both traditional braces and ClearCorrect™ aligners treat the following orthodontic issues: Crowding Overbite […]
What to Expect When Getting a Dental Crown
You may require a dental crown for a number of reasons including when your tooth (or teeth) are weakened from cavities and require a large filling; when you’ve had or need a root canal; a combination of the both a root canal and a large filling; or cosmetic reasons like discoloration. While getting a crown […]
