Chances are, at some point in your life you have had or will have to get a dental filling or crown. For many people, it is hard to justify completing dental work if they do not have a toothache. This is one of the biggest challenges we face as dental providers. It is our job…
Everyone wants that Hollywood smile, however not everyone is lucky enough to be born with perfect teeth. Chips in teeth, irregular shapes, and discoloration of teeth are not uncommon and can make people hide their smiles or feel uncomfortable. Therefore, if your teeth make you self-conscious for any reason, dental veneers may be a solution…
A new year often marks a season for change. This also includes new insurance policies or lack thereof! It is helpful to understand any changes to your insurance plan and with the right information, we can help! We’ll review some possible insurance changes you may have with the start of a new year. New Insurance…
When a tooth needs a crown, there are actually four options in materials: gold, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all ceramic, and zirconium. Specific conditions usually dictate which material is best for different situations. It is important to discuss your options with your dentist as every case and each decision is personal for each patient. Our team at Adams…
On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered West of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky Mountains. What next, they wondered? Without a map, they were forced to do what explorers do – explore, and hope for the best.…
It is easy to have a variety of reasons to put off dental treatment. Finances is often a big one. However, if a tooth is not hurting or bothersome, it is also easy to put it on the back burner. It is actually advantageous to find decay or dental problems BEFORE they start hurting. Let’s…
June 21st marks the day those of us in the northern hemisphere have been looking forward to for a long time … Summer! Off come the jackets, and out comes the sunscreen, bikes, summer sports gear and whatever makes your kids happy this time of year. And that’s not all! June also brings with…
If you are suspicious that you have a cavity, it is important that you see a dentist immediately. If you’ve never had a cavity, you may have some questions about the process. What is the process to treat a cavity? Does it hurt? Will your tooth look the same? How long will it take? These…
Many patients mistakenly believe that if a tooth requires a crown, it also requires a root canal. While this is not always true, it can be a bit confusing because teeth that require root canal therapy most often do, in fact, require a crown. So what’s the difference? We will attempt to resolve the confusion.…
Something to Smile About… Crowns Are Now Made on Site Adams and Cheek Dentistry is proud to announce Powers Dental Lab has moved into the Q-Centre in May 2014. Our dental crowns are now made on site. What a wonderful partnership this is providing to our patients! Brent Powers, highlighted in our Winter 2012 newsletter, and…