Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
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
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
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
Do you recall the dazzling smiles of Farrah Fawcett, Christie Brinkley, Beverly Johnson and Robert Redford? Those celebrities had teeth that were incredibly straight, even and bright, making everyone take a closer look at their own pearly whites in the mirror. What couldn’t be accomplished with a smile like that? Small cosmetic changes can often make a big difference in… Read More
