Are you interested in improving the appearance of your smile? If so, dental veneers can help! Dental veneers are wafer-thin shells that cover your teeth and hide their imperfections. Your dentist, Dr. J. Scott Thompson, DMD, offers this treatment because it can help you in a myriad of ways. To elaborate, he is happy to list the benefits of the... read more »
If you wish for your smile to be at its peak condition, it is important to always make sure that you have put into place an oral health care plan to ensure the buildup of plaque and harmful debris in your mouth is not possible. To help keep your mouth clean, consider the benefits that chewing sugarless gum can provide,... read more »
Athletic participation, automotive collisions, and household accidents are just a few of the potential causes of an accidental blow to the mouth. This can cause soft tissue damage, affect the periodontal tissues, or potentially alter one of your teeth. Even if you don’t notice any overt signs of distress to a tooth’s enamel layer, there could still be an issue... read more »
Cavities that develop in your front teeth can be obvious and embarrassing, not to mention harmful to your smile. However, composite dental fillings are an excellent choice for these kinds of cavities because they are tooth colored and help your smile look natural. Your composite dental filling will be created from a mixture of powdered glass and acrylic resin and... read more »
Dental crowns are generally created from dental materials that rival the durability of natural tooth enamel. They are typically used to treat a tooth that has been significantly compromised by a large cavity, dental fracture, or dental attrition. As strong as a dental crown is, there are still times when it can be chipped or fractured. This is even more... read more »
If you have recently chipped your tooth, it’s best to visit Scott Thompson, DMD and let your dentist, Dr. J. Scott Thompson, DMD, take a look at the problem. Fortunately, there are many treatments available that can help you return to a top-notch smile and oral health. To help you know a little more about the treatments provided, our dental... read more »
Are you ready to improve the color of your smile? With the coming of the fall season and the numerous temptations that await you, it is important to make sure your oral health is in tip-top shape. Remember to do your best to avoid all the sweets and treats that come your way, and consider visiting your dentist for oral... read more »
Brushing, flossing, rinsing, and visiting your dentist, Dr. J. Scott Thompson, DMD, are all great and wonderful things for your smile. In fact, they are vital. Little did you know, there are also smaller things you can do to help boost your oral hygiene as well as your oral health, and our dental team is happy to tell you about... read more »
Sometimes a fall or blow to the face could cause a lip injury. This might create stress and worry, especially because lip injuries tend to bleed quite a bit. However, there are ways you can get through this situation and help your lip. Don’t forget to keep a cool head. That will help you the most. Then, our dentist, Dr.... read more »
If you have sustained damage to your teeth, brushing and flossing will not be enough to make your smile operate at its best. Rather, opt in for a cosmetic dentistry treatment to improve the look of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry can be used for a wide assortment of services, including replacing teeth that may have been lost, or simply fixing... read more »