by scmedia | Oct 30, 2020 | cosmetic dentistrt, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Dental bridges, dental crowns, Dental Implants
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues and bones that hold teeth in place. It’s a common condition for adults in their 30s and 40s. For the elderly, it’s an even bigger problem. Most types of gum disease are caused by poor oral hygiene habits, but some...
by dkongdds | Oct 13, 2020 | cosmetic dentistrt, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, Dental bridges, dental crowns, Dental Implants
Dental Bridge vs. Dental Implant, Benefits and Pros Losing teeth stinks. But it is a normal part of aging. In fact, by age 35, most adults have lost at least one permanent tooth and many more have at least three decaying teeth that are at risk of falling out. The...
by dkongdds | Jul 1, 2020 | cosmetic dentistrt, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, dental crowns
What Is Crack Tooth Syndrome – Crown as Preventative Treatment Cracked tooth syndrome means that you have a crack in your tooth, but it’s too small or too subtle for an x-ray to pick up. And it’s even harder to spot if the crack is under the gum line. This type...
by dkongdds | Jun 18, 2020 | cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists, dental crowns, fluoride, preventive dentistry, Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver Diamine Fluoride Wouldn’t it be great if there was some sort of elixir for stopping cavities from getting bigger? Well, there is. It’s a liquid antibiotic called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and it has been used for decades in countries like Australia and...
by dkongdds | May 28, 2020 | cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentists
Meet Dr. Rebecca Rightmer The Westgate Family Dental has had the pleasure of working with Dr. Rebecca Rightmer for about 8 months. Dr. Rightmer received her undergraduate degree in Bio-Engineering from Rice University where she was a proud member of the MOB (Marching...
by dkongdds | Mar 5, 2020 | cosmetic dentistry, Dental Clinic, preventive dentistry
There has always been debate about when to bring your kiddo into the dental office for their first dental appointment. Oral health and good dental habits start with that very first visit. The reason for this is because the first dental visit for any child is defining...