Dream Big! What Smile Goals Do You Wish You Could Reach?

Smile goals can feel a little overwhelming at times. They can even feel nearly impossible when you’re seeing something far from it in the mirror! While you may not know what it’s going to take to transform your current smile into the vision you see in your dreams, we are happy to remind you that this isn’t something you need to take upon yourself. Instead, you can come in to see our Springfield, OH team, talk with us about those lovely goals, and then let us explain how we can help you get there! Let’s get things started with a preview into some common dreams that might coincide with your own!

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Chewing Problems: Get Your Smile In Tip Top Shape!

If there’s one thing that can really inhibit your ability to comfortably use your smile for one of its primary functions, it’s chewing problems! Your smile allows you to emote your feelings, to speak, and to eat your food. So, what are you supposed to do when chewing is clearly presenting a problem, you wonder? As we generally suggest for any type of change with your smile, the first step is to contact our Springfield, OH team to set up a dental checkup to get to the bottom of things! As for the particulars of what’s happening to you and how we may address it? Get started with a quick preview of possibilities for reassuring insight.

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Bad Breath and What to Do About It

Bad breath can sometimes be a minor annoyance that is eliminated with a piece of sugar free gum or a breath mint, and a reminder to keep certain foods off the menu. Other times, it can be a symptom that something is going on, and needs attention from a caring family dentist in Springfield, OH. Our experienced dentists, Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Roof can help restore your breath to a pleasant state, and preventive care helps keep breath at its best. (more…)

Don’t Order Your Straight Smile At Home

You have likely seen the options by now: They’re smile clubs, they’re get-your-braces-in-the-mail solutions, and they seem like the easiest way in the world to end up with a straight smile! However, if there’s a little part of you that’s feeling uneasy about this idea, and a little voice in your head saying something like, “Hmm, maybe I should just go see my dentist,” then you should trust those instincts. Take a second with our Springfield, OH team as we remind you why any type of do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontics is the wrong choice (and why seeing us is certainly for the best!).

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3 Oral Health Problems To Treat Right Now!  

Of course, the best time to treat any oral health problem is right now. However, our Springfield, OH team knows that there are certain issues that come up for patients that are frequently ignored for some time. There are unique circumstances that cause individuals to assume they have lots of time or that the issue isn’t “so bad,” so waiting is probably no biggie. The truth is, treating smile concerns during this period, when serious damage, discomfort, and other symptoms have not yet occurred is the best time for treatment because once a problem takes hold, it will only continue to progress. Let’s review some examples, so you remember to hop to it, should you need our care!

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Tooth Cracks: Prevention, Considerations, And Treatment!

There are some smile-related topics nobody really wants to think about or talk about. One of them? Tooth cracks! While it would be lovely if you could avoid any and all types of oral health damage throughout the course of your life, you may wonder, but what if it happens to you? You may also wonder, as you stare in the mirror, is that a crack you’re seeing (or something else)? How do you know how to prevent this type of damage and what can you do if you recognize that the structure of your tooth has become compromised? Rest easy! Our Springfield, OH team can help you with everything!

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Your Clear Drink FAQs: Harmful Or Perfectly Fine?

Did you fall under the impression that all clear drinks are safe for your oral health, only to suddenly realize this might not really be quite right? Perhaps you began by assuming all clear beverages are safe when you’re trying to avoid stains but somewhere along the way, you got your signals mixed up! Whatever the case, our Springfield, OH team knows that this topic can cause a lot of confusion, so we’d like to walk you through some important reminders about clear drinks and what to consider before you sip!

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Denture Problems: Let Us Help You!

Maybe you bite down into something and you realize that you damaged your full or partial denture. Perhaps you don’t remember damaging it but you have begun to notice that it just doesn’t fit the way it used to. No matter what’s happening, if you know something isn’t quite right with your prosthetic, our Springfield, OH team wants you to remember that problems are always red flags that should send you toward our practice! Give us a call, set up a dental visit with us, and you’ll quickly be back home with a well-fitting denture and the comfortable, functional, lovely smile you deserve.

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Don’t Let Smile Concerns Embarrass You! Come See Us!

Are you feeling particularly embarrassed about something in regard to your smile? Maybe it has something to do with your child’s teeth and, though you know a visit is the smartest decision, you’re still feeling a bit bashful. Perhaps it’s about your own smile and, though you do your best with smile care, this is one area in which you clam up. Whatever the case, remember that our Springfield, OH team always put your comfort and your oral health first. Don’t be a stranger! Instead, come on in, so we can help you get everything back as it should be.

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Children’s Smile Care: How We Make It Gentle

Yes, of course, you hear our Springfield, OH team telling you that we offer a gentle approach to pediatric dental care, which puts you at ease a bit. After all, bringing your child in to the dentist can be scarier for parents than for kiddos. You want to be sure you’re introducing them to a safe, calm, fun environment and to gentle care, so they have a positive outlook on smile protection for life (and because, of course, you want them to feel good!). To help you feel confident in care for kids of all ages, we further explain the steps we take to create a wonderful experience.

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