Small cavities can often be repaired by having Drs. Collier, Goettsch, Stecklein, and Oetken apply a dental filling. However, there are times when a cavity is so large that there simply isn’t enough healthy tooth enamel remaining to anchor a dental filling. This is even more likely to be the case if the tooth has suffered a dental fracture or... read more »
Is your flossing technique up to snuff? It’s good to review technique every once in awhile, to make sure your teeth are getting as clean as possible. When flossing, use a thread that is roughly 18 inches long. This allows you to clean each tooth with a clean section of thread, avoiding cross-contamination of different parts of your mouth. Wrap... read more »
Are you aware that veneers can give you a smile that would make even most movie stars jealous? In fact, many modern-day smiles for celebrities are the result of dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin, yet durable artificial shells that are fused to the fronts of teeth to customize and enhance your smile. With dental veneers, even the worst of... read more »
Your smile and your happiness in your older age often depend on the care and attention you have given to your body. Your oral health is no exception, as your teeth can weaken and wear down over time just like the rest of your body. However, there are plenty of options we have, to continue to keep our teeth healthy... read more »
Tooth decay is a serious and dangerous dental issue that can severely harm your smile. This is why it’s important to do everything you can to prevent it. Tooth decay prevention isn’t as tricky as it sounds. At Dental Associates of Manchester, we recommend the following for your smile: -Keep up on oral hygiene: It’s important to clean your smile... read more »
Our Dental Associates of Manchester dentist may recommend that you undergo a dental crown procedure for one of several reasons: you have a particularly weak tooth that needs to be held together, you have a tooth that is extremely discolored, or you wish to have a crown placed for cosmetic reasons. When a cavity grows too large to be repaired... read more »
Do you ever wonder why fluoride is so important? Well, our Dental Associates of Manchester team is more than happy to tell you! Each day, our smiles are threatened by the harmful dental conditions that attack and destroy our teeth, like acid, tooth decay, and gum disease. Fluoride is a great mineral that nourishes and strengthens our teeth and gives... read more »
Wisdom teeth are essentially third molars leftover from a time in human evolution when our ancient ancestors ate a lot of hard foods and roots. They develop inside the gums at the same time as your permanent teeth. While most people have four wisdom teeth, it’s not uncommon to have none or as many as six! For most people their... read more »
Did you know that mouthwash is a great tool that can help you strengthen and nourish your smile? Well, it’s true, and you should include it in your oral hygiene routine today! There are many different kinds of mouthwashes available in the dental world today, including anti-gingivitis mouthwash, fluoride mouthwash, and bacteria-killing mouthwash, and each one can help you maintain,... read more »
