• Posted on: Jun 30 2018

When you smile, you deserve to do so with confidence. When you sit down to enjoy a meal, you deserve to be able to chew on both sides of your mouth and be unaffected by hot and cold temperatures. When you wake up in the mornings, you deserve to feel refreshed and comfortable, not in pain due to nightly grinding that is wearing down your teeth. If you find that you struggle more with your smile and oral health relatively often, you know that dental problems are quite frustrating. Here, we want to discuss some of the smart smile solutions available in our Grand Rapids office.

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry may not sound like a smart smile solution because it is not a direct dental procedure. However, one of the reasons patients tell us they have postponed their visit to our office is that they were nervous. Dental pain is bad enough. To then feel anxious about the treatment that will alleviate that pain simply compounds the desire to procrastinate. If you have a dental concern that is keeping you from optimal comfort, don’t wait to call us. We’re happy to speak with you about the tremendous value of sedation dentistry and how one small pill can help you relax in the dental chair.

Metal-free Fillings

Fillings represent some of the most common dental restorations performed today. Historically, teeth affected by decay have been repaired with amalgam. Dental amalgam is a longstanding material that has been used since before the 1900s. During the early days of dentistry, amalgam served a purpose; it provided more people the opportunity to afford restorative care. While the standard metal amalgam filling may be low in cost, there are also disadvantages that we like to avoid. Our metal-free fillings appear lifelike and eliminate dark spots in the smile. Additionally, the procedure involves bonding a composite material to the tooth, which fortifies structure with tight margins that prevent bacteria from penetrating through tiny cracks between the tooth and the filling.

Sedation dentistry and metal-free fillings are just the beginning of the many smart smile solutions available today. Learn more about treatments like dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic veneers at 616-458-0631.

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