Posts Categorized: General Dentistry

During certain times of the year, dental offices are busier than usual with patients requiring routine cleanings and other dental work. To ensure that you get a time slot that fits easily into your schedule, it’s smart to make your appointments when dental offices are generally slower.  The Best Times of Year for Dental Work… Read more »

Stability is a key concern among patients with dentures. While there are denture adhesives available, they often don’t work for many patients. An unstable denture can make it difficult to eat and make patients uncomfortable in social settings.  Overdentures utilize implant technology for a solution to denture stability concerns. By securing the dentures in place… Read more »

Full mouth reconstruction involves a series of treatments to rebuild the appearance and health of your smile. This combines cosmetic treatments with general and restorative dentistry for a full restoration of your smile’s beauty, function, and longevity.   What Treatments are Included in Full Mouth Reconstruction? Treatments that may be included: Cleanings Crowns Bridges Crown lengthening… Read more »

Many people have a “gummy smile”, with which a lot of the gum tissue shows when they smile or laugh. For some, a gummy smile is a point of insecurity, leading them to cover their smile or avoid smiling with their teeth in public.  If a gummy smile is making you feel self-conscious, crown lengthening… Read more »

Get Your Smile Back with Partial Dentures If you’ve experienced significant tooth loss, but still have some natural teeth, you may want to consider getting partial dentures. This dental appliance is used to replace multiple missing teeth while accommodating the remaining teeth in the mouth. With partial dentures, you can regain a full, beautiful smile… Read more »

Caring for Dentures Tips Dentures are designed to replace missing teeth in the mouth. Consisting of false teeth secured to a gum-colored base, dentures offer both functional and cosmetic benefits to people who have missing teeth.  Despite the fact that dentures are false teeth, they still need to be meticulously cared for, just like natural… Read more »

10 Tips to Achieve Optimal Dental Hygiene Maintaining good dental hygiene is a crucial aspect of your long-term health. The health of your teeth and gums dictates your likelihood of developing tooth decay, gum disease, and other significant dental concerns.  Here are our top 10 tips for achieving optimal dental hygiene: Brush Twice Daily Brushing… Read more »

Dental implants and bridges are dental appliances used to restore missing teeth. While both appliances offset tooth loss, each provides distinct benefits in different circumstances.  At 19th Avenue Dental, we provide both implants and bridges as options for patients with tooth loss. Here, we’ll compare these dental appliances to help you make the right choice… Read more »

If you’re struggling with imperfections in your smile, veneers are a treatment option that could work for you. For chips, cracks, breaks, crookedness, or stains in the teeth, as well as gaps in between the teeth, veneers are often a great solution. Here at 19th Avenue Dental, we’ll help you achieve a beautiful smile with… Read more »

Achieve Healthy, White Teeth Having a beautiful smile with healthy, white teeth is a common goal among dental patients. However, over time, the teeth naturally become less white due to food, beverages, smoking, poor oral hygiene, and the natural aging process.  Luckily, there are many steps that you can take to achieve and maintain healthy,… Read more »