Losing a tooth is not such a big deal nowadays because of various teeth replacement procedures to restore your smile. If you lost a tooth in between two healthy teeth for instance, you could use a dental bridge to replace the lost tooth. Dental bridges “bridge” the...
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Top 3 Preventive Treatments to Avoid Cavities
Did you know that decay is a primary cause of tooth loss in adults? Teeth are constantly exposed to food and bacteria that brushing alone cannot eliminate the onset of cavities. Dr. Ballard can be your number one partner in the fight against plaque, tartar, cavities,...
Stop Bruxism with Bite Guards
Bite guards are dental appliances used to keep a person from grinding the teeth during sleep. They look very similar to sports mouth guards but function to eliminate bruxism or teeth grinding. People have the tendency to grind their teeth while sleeping due to several...
Rebuilding Your Smile In Three Ways
A smile is only as good as the individual teeth which comprise it. For this reason, individuals have become extremely obsessed with the way that their teeth look like hoping that their smiles would be just as beautiful. Having said that, it can be incredibly difficult...
Three Steps to Beating Toothache
With the rate that we use our mouths all day long, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, for you to not notice any toothache which starts creeping up slowly. And what makes toothache more complicated is the fact that they usually are excruciating. So when you...
Understanding Teeth Sensitivity
Teeth sensitivity may rarely lead to the extraction of your tooth. However, this does not mean that you can just shrug this dental condition aside. On the flip side of the coin, this condition is enough to keep you from enjoying the little but most pleasurable things...
Root Canal Treatments and Why You Should Not Be Scared
The idea of having Dr. Ballard make use of a dental drill during your next dental check-up is enough to make you cringe. However, given that root canal treatments are capable of keeping your teeth from having to be extracted, you’d be happy to go through the drill for...
Can Stress Hurt Your Teeth?
Stress can take a toll on you in more ways than one. You could lose weight, or gain some, and then there are the dreaded wrinkles. But another drawback to stress could damage your teeth. Bruxism is a condition wherein you grind your teeth excessively or gnash your...
Sedation Dentistry and Its Benefits
Sometimes, there are times when it’s just so difficult to relax. And in particular, it’s normal for you to stiffen when you are in the dentist’s chair and a stranger seems to be restraining you by placing sharp tools inside your mouth. If you go even further and start...
Knowing Dental Veneers
If keeping your teeth free from cavities was the main and sole role of your dentists during days gone by, these days, your dentist is also in charge of ensuring that you have a beautiful smile. Dr. Ballard can help you to maintain that smile regardless of the fact...