Cline Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Blog
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.
(more…)Gum Contouring to Reveal a Beautiful Smile
Uneven gum lines, as well as high and low gum lines can drastically affect the beauty of our smiles. Even if a patient has perfect teeth, an unattractive gum line may cause a patient to feel less secure or confident in his or her smile. Fortunately, modern dental techniques can create a gum line that is properly proportioned and perfectly even.
(more…)Dental Crowns for Restoration and Beauty
Dental crowns can be either a cosmetic benefit or a medical necessity, depending on your individual case. Porcelain crown restorations completely cover, or cap, the tooth, which can protect it from ongoing damage while also improving the appearance of the tooth.
(more…)Cosmetic Smile Makeover
At Cline Family Dentistry in Idaho Falls, Dr. Drew expertly performs full mouth rehabilitation for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Whether you need a quick cosmetic fix or a complete smile makeover, Dr. Drew has a solution. Contact our office today!
(more…)Porcelain Veneers Can Improve the Appearance of Your Smile
How important is an attractive smile to you? If you’re anything like the participants in a recent study, you might give up vacations or dessert for a year just to have a nice smile.1 This same study also reported that a staggering 40% of Americans wouldn’t go on a second date with someone who had crooked teeth. A crooked smile can even jeopardize your chances of getting your dream job!
(more…)Tips to Help Seniors Get Proper Dental Care
November 2, 2017
It is no secret that dental health tends to get worse with age. When you think about it, your teeth have to withstand things for your entire life. The longer they have to work, the easier it becomes for them to fail. Unfortunately for many seniors, dental benefits often expire at the time of retirement.
This is one of the reasons that so many people opt for dentures as they get older. It is typically less expensive to get dentures than to try to keep up on your dentistry without dental insurance, but that does not have to be the case!