If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in…
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Fun Floss Facts
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
You may think the most critical thing about flossing your teeth is to do it every day, and at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson we completely agree. Flossing is simple enough, but as in most things there is usually room for improvement, and trying out different types of floss may help you do a…
A Smile Like A Precious Gem
Categories: Dental implants
Do you have a missing tooth you would like to replace? While there is more than one option available, dental implants from Dennis J. Coleman in Davidson are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good…
Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Smile makeover
Cosmetic dentistry at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson is part science and part art. Our objective is creating positive changes to the teeth and smiles of our patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we do more than recommend specific procedures. We consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental implants, General Dentistry
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are they experimental? Safe? Painful? Like we said, they are…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry
In this article from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, we concentrate on three innovative procedures used in cosmetic dental smile makeovers. 1. Dental Implants Dental implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the prime solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium)…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your…
Smile Makeovers? Yes, We Do Those, Too!
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Smile makeover
At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it involve? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth whitening…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson we fill a lot of cavities. As important as healthy teeth are, you should remember that good dental health is directly related to your overall health. Poor dental health has been linked to various diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even premature birth and low birth…
