Lake Oconee Dental Blog

Wanting a brighter smile is normal, but whitening your teeth without checking for cavities first can lead to serious problems. Before you grab an over-the-counter whitening kit, it’s important to understand why using whitening products on decayed teeth can do more harm than good.

When you have a significantly damaged or weakened tooth, your dentist may suggest getting a dental crown to repair and protect it. However, some patients are worried about having a crown placed, assuming that the procedure will be painful. But is that really the case? Here is a closer look at the process of getting a dental crown and what you can expect comfort-wise.

If you’ve recently had a crown placed, or you have your procedure coming up soon, you may be wondering how this will change your experience. Dental crowns are very durable, but will they actually compare to your natural teeth? Are there going to be foods that you need to avoid? Will others be able to tell that you have a dental crown? Continue reading to learn more about dental crowns and what to expect.

If your dentist has recommended a dental crown for you, you may be wondering if it’s really necessary. After all, what’s wrong with a regular filling? But while traditional fillings do serve an important purpose, sometimes they are simply not appropriate for the type of restoration needed to fix your tooth.

Here’s what you need to know about dental crowns, and why you shouldn’t fear this “royal” treatment!”

When you first get dental implants, you may be eager to put treatment behind you. That’s a natural feeling – most want to enjoy their restored smile immediately. However, you’ll need to avoid certain habits and actions while you heal from the placement process. Your prosthetics could otherwise fail early, forcing you to get costly replacements. To keep that from happening, here’s a primer on four things you should avoid after dental implant surgery.

Since dental implants aren’t “real” teeth, it’s easy to think they’d never bother a patient. How can they cause problems if they never decay or get infected? With that said, you could quickly be surprised when your implant post suddenly seems sensitive or sore. The good news is that your Greensboro practice is here to help you through the matter. So, read on to learn what can make a dental implant sensitive and why to consult a dentist about it.

Lake Oconee Dentistry will host a Smiles from the Heart free dental event for those in need, on Friday, October 4th.  

Drs. David and Patti Bradley and their associates will provide attendees with a choice of a free extraction, filling or cleaning that day.  Dr. David Miller, owner of Lake Oconee Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, and his team, will also be donating their time to help as many as possible. 

If you’ve ever had a toothache before, you likely know that getting relief can feel like an urgent situation. But how do you know when that tooth pain is actually an emergency, and when it’s safe to wait? If you’re suffering from a dental dilemma, here are some important indicators that it may be time to see the dentist, and what you should do before your appointment.

Lake Oconee Dentistry will host a free dental care event, Smiles from the Heart, on Friday, October 4th.  

Drs. David and Patti Bradley and their associates will provide attendees with a choice of a free extraction, filling or cleaning that day.  Dr. David Miller, owner of Lake Oconee Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, and his team, will also be donating their time to help as many as possible. 

Handling a dental emergency at home is one thing. But having to deal with one overseas is a whole different kind of stress. Ideally, you’d only worry about your teeth and let the professionals take care of the rest. Now you’ve got to find the right practice in an area you might not be very familiar with.

The US does have some quirks when it comes to dental emergencies. Don’t worry, though – here’s what you need to know, whittled down to the basics so you can take care of your teeth promptly.