Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
A lot of people are faced with the decision: crowns or fillings? They’re both treatments for teeth that have suffered decay and/or trauma, but it’s the severity of the decay that will determine whether a filling or a crown will be needed. Fillings Fillings are the most common treatment for tooth decay, especially in teeth that only have a small… Read More
Although dental procedures may not sound as scary as most other surgeries, you should always be careful any time anesthesia is involved. Be prepared for pain (or at least mild discomfort), bleeding, swelling, and possibly nausea, depending on the procedure and your body’s unique reaction to anesthesia and pain medication. To help things go as smoothly as possible, here are… Read More
If you’ve chipped a veneer, the first thing you need to do is make an appointment to see your dentist ASAP. But if they’re unable to see you right away (a chipped veneer does not constitute an emergency) what do you do in the meantime? 1) Examine The Chip If part of the veneer has broken off, carefully remove and examine… Read More
Toothpaste to whiten teeth. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth. All natural toothpaste. Shelves are stocked with every kind of toothpaste imaginable and then some, each one claiming to solve a different oral problem you may not have even known you had. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so we’ve created a simple guide to help break it… Read More
Ideally, we should all be seeing our dentists every six months, but if that’s not possible for some reason, or if problems arise between visits, we may have to put in a little extra effort to make another appointment. Below are five signs you need to see your dentist: 1) You have bad breath. It’s one thing if you had… Read More
Even if we’re already brushing twice a day and flossing every night, there are always things we can be doing to improve our dental routine. Here are three quick tips you can add to your dental routine to get a healthier smile without taking up a lot of time in your schedule: 1. Clean your tongue. It seems like teeth… Read More
How often you eat and what you eat plays an important part in preventing cavities. Food affects your mouth long after you eat. Eating cookies with dinner will do less damage than eating those cookies alone as a snack. Keep in mind that overall poor nutrition can be a contributing factor to periodontal (gum) disease. It can have other long… Read More
Cavities come from tooth decay, which is damage to the tooth. Tooth decay can affect both the enamel of your tooth, which is the outer layer, and the inner layer, called the dentin. When food with carbohydrates get stuck on your teeth the bacteria in your mouth turns that food into acids. The bacteria, acid, and food mix with your… Read More
Teeth serve many functions. They were designed to chew food, support our lips and cheeks structurally, and help us speak clearly. A healthy set of teeth can also add to your overall appearance and give you a very attractive smile. Unfortunately, many people use their teeth for things other than chewing. Teeth are not tools! Here are a few things… Read More
As diabetics know, your blood sugar levels can take a toll on your entire body; this includes your teeth and gums. However, there is good news. You can take prevention steps and learn what you are up against in order to take charge of your dental health. Cavities, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis It doesn’t matter whether you have type 1 or… Read More
