Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
Many people think the only time they have to make an appointment with their dentist is when they have a cavity or a loose tooth. In fact, if you get a loose tooth as an adult, you should have seen a dentist a long time ago. But aside from cavities, there are other reasons you should make an appointment to… Read More
It’s the time of year where we all make resolutions to be better people and live better, healthier, more productive lives in the year to come. While diet and exercise often get the most attention when it comes to improving our health, our mouths play a huge role in our overall health and too often they get overlooked. So we… Read More
When most people think of brushing their teeth and going to the dentist, they think of cavities. We’re supposed to brush our teeth to avoid cavities and go to the dentist to check for – and occasionally fill in – cavities. But there are so many other oral problems to look out for to keep your mouth healthy, and there are… Read More
No one wants chip a tooth, so if you’re wondering how to avoid such a fate, here are the top 3 ways you can chip or break a tooth. Eating Something Hard Hard foods such as popcorn kernels, toffee, and hard candy all have the potential to chip or break your teeth when you bite into them, so use caution… Read More
Tis the season for resolutions. Among the many goals people have for themselves this time of year are health goals. While it’s common for people to vow to eat healthier and exercise more in the new year, not everyone remembers to include oral care in their yearly health goals. If you haven’t already considered your oral health goals for 2018,… Read More
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
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
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
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
Your smile is a huge part of who you are. A white, straight smile can help build self-esteem and help you project your self-confidence to everyone around you. A crooked and dull smile can be repaired with the help of an experienced dentist. Technology is constantly progressing forward in the dental profession, and crowns and veneers are becoming very popular… Read More
