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Region Dental Care Blog

Filling Dental Spaces: How to Fix a Gap Between Front Teeth

December 6, 2023

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A closeup of a gap between front teeth

When you think of smile flaws, you likely imagine tooth stains or cracked teeth. However, those aren’t the only sorts around. It’s also possible to have a gap between your front teeth. Should that happen, your grin will look uneven and skewed. Luckily, cosmetic dentistry can fill these nasty spaces. Your local La Porte dentist will even explain how. So, read on to learn about diastemas, what causes them, and their dental solutions.

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How to Avoid Red Wine Stains This Holiday Season

November 17, 2023

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Glass of red wine on rustic tableRed wine is a staple on many holiday tables. If you enjoy a glass or two during seasonal gatherings, it can leave a lasting mark on your dental health. Although red wine offers some health benefits, it can affect your tooth enamel. If you’ve ever spilled red wine on a shirt or rug, you know it is almost impossible to remove the stain. You don’t have to stick with water to safeguard your smile from discoloration. Here’s how to protect your pearly whites when drinking wine.

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3 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Dental Insurance Before Year’s End

October 11, 2023

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Dental insurance form on a table

The end of the year is fast approaching—as fast as it seems like it may have gone, 2023 will soon be over, and 2024 is knocking on the door. If you have dental insurance, that means that you only have a few more months to make use of your coverage before it resets.

It’s estimated that people leave over 100 billion dollars’ worth of insurance coverage on the table every year. If you want to get all the coverage you’re paying for, here are a few tips to help you do that.

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What Are the Different Kinds of Tooth Stains and How Can I Get Rid of Them?

September 13, 2023

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Woman has questioning expression

Everyone likes a clean, white smile, but teeth can stain for a variety of reasons. Food and drink choices, oral hygiene, and medication can cause discoloration on or beneath the surface of a tooth, and different stains may respond more favorably to different treatments. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of tooth stains and what your dentist can do to remove them.

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Can Discolored Teeth Run in My Family?

August 11, 2023

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Woman has questioning expression

Your smile should be something you can feel confident about, but some people deal with stubborn dental discoloration, leading some of them to spend a great deal of effort hiding their teeth. While discoloration can result from things like smoking, poor oral hygiene, or frequently drinking coffee, colas, or red wine, it can also be caused by genetic factors. Here are some hereditary reasons that one’s teeth might be not quite white and what cosmetic dentistry can do to whiten them.

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Just What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

July 27, 2023

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A dentist assessing his patient for cosmetic dentistry

Over time, you’ve likely attended many dentist visits. That’s only natural – you should get dental checkups and cleanings twice a year! Still, perhaps you don’t know the basics of cosmetic dentistry. Maybe your smile hasn’t needed aesthetic work before now. Even so, learning about this particular dental field isn’t hard. Your local La Porte dentist can happily give you the scoop. To that end, here’s a summary of cosmetic dentistry and some of the treatments it contains.

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Fact-Busting Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry

June 2, 2023

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Myths and facts revealedAre you embarrassed by stained, chipped, or gapped teeth? You’re not alone. You can’t put a price on the benefits of a beautiful smile, but few people have one naturally. Cosmetic dentistry can turn the smile of your dreams into reality, but there are many myths about elective services. Don’t let them stand in the way of achieving a picture-perfect smile. Here are the facts you need behind the most common cosmetic dentistry rumors.

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Non-Invasive Ways to Improve Your Grin’s Looks

May 19, 2023

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A dentist helping a woman with non-invasive cosmetic dentistry

Maybe you want cosmetic dental work to prepare your smile for vacation. That makes sense – your dentist could make your grin gorgeous! Even so, there’s a good chance you’d like to avoid an invasive procedure. Luckily, there’s an option that meets both desires: non-invasive cosmetic dentistry. This field has easy services with amazing effects. To prove it, your La Porte dentist has the evidence. Read on, then, to learn about non-invasive cosmetic dentistry and a few of its treatments.

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Am I Simply Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry?

April 19, 2023

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An older woman visiting with her cosmetic dentist

If you’re getting up in years, you might be “aging out” of various activities. Perhaps you can’t run as fast, or you can’t drive yourself anymore. That said, the same doesn’t apply to visits with your cosmetic dentist. There’s no age limit for these appointments. As such, you’ll never be too old for cosmetic dental work. To prove it, your local practice can show you some evidence. Here’s a summary of why cosmetic dentistry is for all ages and three senior-friendly smile procedures.

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Can I Wear My Dentures All the Time?

February 9, 2023

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Smiling patients wearing dentures

Your dentures probably make you feel pretty good, allowing you to eat and talk as if you weren’t missing any teeth at all. In fact, they may make you feel so good that you never want to take them off!

Maybe that’s why so many people make the mistake of never removing their dentures. Unfortunately, this can cause a few unpleasant issues. Here’s when you ought to take off your dentures, and why removing them is important.

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