Cline Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Blog
Know Your Options for TMJ Disorder
January 25, 2018
TMJ is an abbreviation for temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. The wear and tear that this joint gets on a daily basis is very significant when you think about all of the things that require your jaw to be moving. Additionally, there are many things that can aggravate the joint from injury to orthodontics, or even restorative dental procedures like fillings, inlays or onlays, or even crowns. There are the two major things that enlist function of your TMJ on a daily basis:
(more…)Take Your Family to an Idaho Falls Chukars Game
Enjoy America’s Favorite Past Time Watching the Idaho Falls Chukars
We are family folk here at Oxford Dental Care, and to us, there is not much better than enjoying a fun night at the ball game with our families. While Idaho Falls is a small town, we do have our very own minor league team. These games are truly a blast! Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, throw on your baseball cap and head to the Melaleuca Field.
(more…)Spend a Day in Idaho Falls, ID
If you are from Idaho Falls, or know somebody who is, you may have heard it referred to as the best kept secret in the west. This is mainly due to the small town feeling that Idaho Falls has been able to retain, while offering adventure spots and amenities that are simply amazing. Since we love our city so much, we decided to put together a list of things that we think people should do if they are spending the day in Idaho Falls, ID.
(more…)Scaling and Root Planing Helps Remove Gum Disease
Scaling and root planing is a procedure that helps get rid of gum disease as well as removing calculus and infection that is below the gum line. Gum disease is a serious condition with potentially irreversible side effects that most people agree they would rather not have. While some people laugh off signs of gum disease as normal, it is not something to be taken lightly. Your dentist, dental hygienist, or a periodontist should always help you be aware of the current health of your gums and teeth.
(more…)Dental X-Rays Help Discover Issues Early
Sometimes our patients ask if dental x-rays are necessary. The answer is no in the same sense that no dentistry is necessary. There are parts of dentistry that are extremely important, and x-rays are definitely one of them!
(more…)Dental Sealants Prolong the Health of Your Teeth
A dental sealant is a hard resin that is used to fill in small grooves and fissures that naturally occur on your teeth. These grooves and fissures can be difficult to clean which makes them optimal areas for bacteria to gather and create tooth decay. Sealing these areas creates a smoother surface that will not trap food and bacteria as easily and it is also easier to clean. Sealants are placed on the surface of the tooth called the occlusal surface or in other words, the chewing surface of the tooth.
(more…)Inlays and Onlays Help Restore More Extensive Damage
January 24, 2018
Inlays and onlays are a restorative procedure that is an alternative to a crown. They are used on teeth that have sustained damage and require more than a filling. They’re sometimes referred to as an indirect filling because the inlays and onlays are fabricated in a lab and then fitted into the tooth later.
(more…)Tooth Colored Fillings Help Maintain a Natural Smile
Years ago, dentists used amalgam fillings for cavities, which were a combination of metals, including mercury. Since mercury is a highly toxic material, modern dentists have sought more healthy and natural alternatives to the traditional amalgam material. Many dentists opt to use tooth colored fillings, which are made of a composite resin that is safer, and it looks significantly better.
(more…)Tooth Extractions to Remove Unrestorable Teeth
Ideally, we’d all love to hold on to all of our teeth and have them be bright, white and healthy. On occasion, however, it’s necessary to have a tooth extracted by a professional to maintain our overall oral health. Your dentist will take every precaution and measure to avoid a tooth extraction for the sake of just removing a tooth, but there are certain circumstances in which having a tooth pulled is the best and only option.
(more…)Dental Cleanings for Prolonged Oral Health
A regular dental cleaning is one of the most important steps in achieving and maintaining oral health. When done on schedule, teeth cleanings are painless procedures that leave your teeth shiny, smooth and squeaky-clean. They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is especially true when it comes to taking care of your teeth.
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