Dental appointments can be scary and nerve-wracking for children, which oftentimes makes them more stressful and unsuccessful. However, there are things you can do to help your child feel more comfortable in the dental chair. That way they can have a more positive and successful dental experience. First, schedule the appointment at the best time possible. Timing is important for... read more »
Has your dentist ever told you to floss more often? You're not alone. 80% of dental patients admit they don't floss. You probably know that flossing is important. The gap between what we know and what we do can often be rather wide. But did you know that if you don't floss, you might have other more tangible gaps to... read more »
Our NR Family Dentistry dental team wants you to have the complete, attractive, and functional smile you deserve. Therefore, we encourage you to replace any missing teeth as soon as possible. One way of doing so is to fill the gap in your smile with a dental bridge. A dental bridge in Mason, Ohio, is a replacement tooth fused to... read more »
If tobacco use or a propensity for consuming dark foods and beverages has left you with a dull, yellow smile, it can have an adverse effect on your self-confidence. One of the most effective ways to restore the white luster of your smile is to have Dr. Swapna Nadikuda administer a professional dental bleaching treatment. The professional techniques and whitening... read more »
While it’s rare, dental avulsion, or having a tooth knocked out, can cause serious oral trauma. Usually resulting from a hard blow to the face or a lack of adequate mouth protection during athletics, it requires immediate first aid. To help manage a situation like this, your dentist, Dr. Swapna Nadikuda, offers the following advice. If you have blood or... read more »
It’s important for parents to keep their children healthy and strong. But did you know that you’ll need to keep your child’s mouth healthy if you’re hoping to help them stay healthy overall? To do so, you’ll have to visit a dentist regularly—but did you know when you should schedule your child’s first appointment? We recommend scheduling your little one’s... read more »
Tooth-colored fillings, also referred to as composite fillings, are realistic looking dental fillings used to protect teeth that have been damaged by cavities. As a natural-looking alternative to dental amalgams, composite fillings are noted to work best for small and mid-size cavities. Composite fillings can save your smile from the ravages of cavities in only a minimal amount of time... read more »
You know that your child’s primary teeth need to erupt and, in time, fall out, but do you know when it should happen? Every child is slightly different, but there are a few things you should expect—especially when it comes to their primary teeth eruption and falling out. Did you know that your little one’s teeth actually start developing in... read more »
Dental crowns are one of the most commonly used dental restoration treatments available. They are incredibly flexible, being able to treat a large number of different dental issues, from the purely cosmetic to the structural. Here are some of the dental issues dental crowns can treat: -You need to protect a weak tooth from tooth decay or from breaking. -You... read more »
If you were to look at the surface of your tooth enamel through a powerful microscope, you would see microscopic mineral crystals with pores and textures. These areas can sometimes trap staining particles from dark foods and beverages. If they’re not removed on a daily basis, these stains can set deeper and deeper into your teeth. To improve these stains,... read more »