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Although many of us are ready to bid adieu to 2020 due to the crazy year we have had, it is hard to believe that December is here and we are in the midst of planning for the holiday season. The past few months have been full of stressful and uncertain times. Many have been working from home, virtual schooling, planning out grocery store trips to find toilet paper, and other life events that seem like they are part of a movie plot. With all of the craziness that you have been dealing with this year, it is the perfect time to do something special for yourself and make the smile of your dreams become a reality. Read on to learn about the different methods we offer to improve your smile.

Does the thought of calling the dentist office to make an appointment for a cleaning leave you with clammy hands and an unsettled feeling in your stomach? If so, you are one of the many patients who suffer from dental anxiety. While it may seem like overcoming dental fear and anxiety is a mountainous feat, there are many techniques that you can attempt to make the dentist visit bearable and possibly even a calm and relaxing experience.

December will be here before you know it, which means that the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities are about to begin. Do you always seem to have someone who you just don’t know what to get them as a gift? We have a favorite gift option that will be perfect for everyone and it will always be a perfect fit! Continue reading to learn more about this fantastic gift!

Invisalign® is the latest craze that is sweeping the dental world, and many patients want to partake. It’s no wonder that Invisalign® is gaining popularity. It is recognized as one of the easiest, most comfortable ways to fix a patient's orthodontic issues. It allows the patient to achieve the perfect smile they desire without drawing attention to their teeth. Let’s take a closer look to see if Invisalign® might be right for you.

Do you have a child or young loved one who is due to visit the dentist for the first time? Few things are more worrisome for a young child than going to the dentist. Buzzing drills, loud noises, and a stranger poking around in your mouth is enough to create a tense experience even for the bravest toddler. Even so, dental checkups are essential to any healthy smile. Read on for some helpful tips to ensure that your young loved one has a successful first trip to the dentist.

A dental implant is a fixture placed into the jawbone to fuse with the bone and act as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth. This is the closest thing to a natural tooth, and it has great stability because it stands on its own.

Over time, changes to your jaw can cause dentures to stop fitting like they use to, causing discomfort and disrupting your ability to speak or chew food. However, you don’t have to live with ill-fitting dentures. If you or anyone you know has dentures that don’t fit well, we want you to know there is a solution: denture relining.

Whether you’ve been living with a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth for a long time or are just now facing this dental condition, a dental implant is a complete missing tooth restoration treatment that has been quite successful for many patients. Not only does it restore the look and function of a tooth, it’s also permanent, and the long lasting quality means that patients don’t have to worry about having to replace a prosthetic down the road.

Instead of a spa day or buying the latest tech gadget, consider a treatment that will boost your confidence and have lasting results. Read on to find out more.

We are excited to welcome Valencia D. Barnes, D.D.S to our team. You may have already seen her around the office but if you haven’t we’d love to share her background with you.

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