Tylan Creek Family Dentistry Blog

For a while, traditional metal braces were the most plausible way to straighten your smile. Today, there are other options available, such as clear aligners. Though Invisalign may be the first thing that comes to mind for many, ClearCorrect is another viable option that can offer similar results. But how are these two treatments different? Read on to learn about how ClearCorrect and Invisalign are different from each other.

So, let’s say one of your teeth has a dental crown. Maybe you received it as part of a cosmetic procedure or following a filling. However, your dentist has recently said they need to “lengthen” your restoration for future treatment. Thus you may be asking yourself, “Why would I need crown lengthening?”  Well, it turns out there are various reasons for the surgery. Read on to learn more about what crown lengthening is and why you might need it.

Let’s say you’re having some problems with how your smile looks. However, you’re not sure how or whether you can fix them. What should you do? Well, you may want to consider getting cosmetic bonding. This cosmetic dental treatment is a cost-effective and versatile solution to many tooth-related issues. As for whether the procedure could work for you, your local Greenwood dentist is here to help. Read on to learn four common conditions that cosmetic bonding can solve.

Have you noticed that the secret to all of your favorite smiles is veneers? With a 15+ year lifespan, the ability to correct several dental flaws at once, and complete versatility, it’s not hard to see why! Even with all of these benefits, it’s natural to wonder about the cost. For a step-by-step breakdown of the process of getting veneers, keep reading!

When it comes to feeling confident in how you look, smiles are a big deal for a lot of people. If your pearly whites are crooked, stained, or damaged, this may make it difficult for you to love your smile. Luckily, there are several procedures that can help, including porcelain veneers and dental crowns. Since these treatments can correct some of the same issues, how can you know which one is the better choice for you? Read on to learn about whether veneers or crowns are the best choice for your smile.

Many people have dental insurance that they pay for themself or that’s given to them at work as part of their compensation. This makes paying for dental treatments much more affordable and generally comes with two free appointments each year. As helpful as insurance is for lowering the costs of dental treatments, does it work for emergency procedures? Read on to learn whether dental insurance can be used to cover emergency treatments.

Have you ever had a dental emergency? There’s never a good time for them to arise. From a chipped tooth to lost dental restorations, it can be difficult to keep your composure if you ever find yourself in this situation. Though your emergency dentist will do what they can to repair the damage, it’s best to avoid it in the first place. To help you do so, here are five tips that will help you keep dental emergencies at bay.

If you’ve just gotten your first dentures, you may have been told to soak them overnight. Still, you may wonder why you should even bother. After all, wouldn’t it be fine if you just kept them in your mouth as you slept? What would be the harm? Well, your dentist knows what they’re talking about when they make that suggestion. Here are three reasons why soaking dentures at night is a good practice.

So, you’ve decided to improve your teeth with treatment from your cosmetic dentist. That’s terrific news! Getting a whiter, straighter, and more beautiful smile can improve your self-esteem, boost your mood, and enhance your relationships. However, you should know that your dentist will examine you for oral health issues beforehand. As it turns out, having a healthy mouth will improve the results of cosmetic dental work! To find out how that’s possible, here’s a summary of why good oral health is vital for cosmetic dentistry.

If you’ve ever had to visit your dentist due to a dental emergency, you know how stressful it can be. Having to stop in the middle of a meal, a meeting, or a night out on the town to drive to your dentist’s office is never ideal. Even so, some dental emergencies are stranger than others. Read on as we learn about five of the strangest dental emergencies to ever happen!