Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults and seniors. Although its prevalence has steadily decreased since the 1970s, periodontal disease still affects over 500 million people each year. It’s the second most common dental disease in the world. Understanding what causes this disease and learning to recognize its symptoms will …
7 Most Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Nobody should ever feel too embarrassed to express themselves with a smile. Unfortunately, our teeth are not immune to aging, illness or accidents and sometimes life (or genetics) leaves us with teeth that are less than perfect. We’ve seen our fair share of dental challenges at Scott J Owens DDS Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. Fortunately, our top-class cosmetic dentistry services …
Why Porcelain Dental Crowns Are a Great Solution for a Chipped or Broken Tooth
There is nothing quite like seeing the beaming smile of someone you love. Whether it is your parent, partner, young child, or best friend, a smile can change your whole day – or your whole life. Unfortunately, many of us are too embarrassed or ashamed to show our smile off to the people we love. Chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth …
Advantages of Professional Teeth Whitening vs. At-Home Diy Kits
We all want a beautiful white smile, but at what cost to our dental health? At-home teeth whitening kits that you can get over-the-counter may seem like a quick, easy solution to achieve the brighter smile you have been searching for, but they can significantly damage your teeth and gums. Professional teeth whitening services guarantee you whiter teeth immediately without …
Dental Preventive Services: How to Maintain Your Smile
Dental preventive services are not only for aesthetic reasons but also greatly reduce your risk of developing dental problems later in life. Dental care can be expensive even with a good insurance company. Why Utilize Dental Preventive Services? Brushing our teeth and flossing daily is something most of us have heard throughout out our entire lives, and there for a …
What’s Causing Your Bad Breath?
Bad breath is a problem for many people, and for a variety of reasons. Anyone who has shared an enclosed space with a person who has bad breath knows how unpleasant it can be for others, not to mention for oneself. In addition to being embarrassing and socially difficult, bad breath can sometimes be a sign of health problems that …
How Stress Impacts Oral Health
Stress is woefully unavoidable, a necessary part of life that can impact us in many ways. If managed well, a little stress can help push us to achieve our goals and complete our daily tasks. If allowed to build up, however, it can easily overwhelm us and cause a host of psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and irritability. Our …
Planning Your Wedding Day Smile
When planning a wedding, there are many things to consider. Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime event to remember, and many people say their wedding day is the happiest day of their life. Surrounding yourself with family, friends, and the love of your life is the ultimate opportunity to show off your best self. From a beautiful smile to the perfect wedding …
How to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity
Dental sensitivity is a common but unfortunate problem that many people experience daily. People may experience dental sensitivity for a variety of reasons, and it may affect only one tooth or many or all the teeth. What most people do not realize is that the major causes of dental pain are easily treatable or preventable through simple interventions. Understanding the …
Common Dental Work at Every Age
Good oral hygiene is paramount to keeping up with your overall health and wellbeing. Along with helping to prevent your teeth from decay, and fighting off bad breath, clean and well-cared-for teeth can help ward away serious health risks as well. Infants and Toddlers It is important to use soft bristles or a soft washcloth to clean infants’ gums even …