Can your oral health be improved with dentures? The answer is yes, because not only can they give you back the functionality that teeth can bring, but they can improve your self-esteem too. Dentures come in a wide assortment of styles, including partial dentures,...
What You Should Know About Dental Bridges
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Aug 11, 2017 | Dental Care
Those who are missing one or more teeth may experience difficulty with chewing or speaking. A dental bridge in Bastrop or Pflugerville, is a great way to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. A dental bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth with...
The Origins of the Tooth Fairy
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 13, 2017 | Dental Care
The Tooth Fairy exists in many cultures and across many religions. But where did the Tooth Fairy come from? Our dentists and team are happy to shed some light on the subject. The legend of the Tooth Fairy has changed with time. However, legends and myths surrounding...
A Recently Knocked Out Tooth Might Be Replaced by a Dental Bridge
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 7, 2017 | Dental Care
When a hard blow to the face carries enough force to knock a tooth out the damage to your mouth can often be severe. In some of these cases emergency treatment calls for extracting whatever remains of the tooth’s root before suturing your gums. After all the...
A Distressed Dental Filling Could Cause a Toothache
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jun 29, 2017 | Dental Care
Dental fillings are made from safe dental materials to repair chips and small cavities. They are intended to restore a tooth’s basic function in your mouth for many years. Yet poor oral hygiene habits and failing to attend your routine dental checkup with your dentist...
Seek out Water Flossers That Are ADA-Approved
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jun 12, 2017 | Dental Care
Did you know that water flossers are considered so effective, that a few brands and products have even been given the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance? Seek out water flossers that are ADA-approved to ensure that your mouth gets the true clean it...
The Painful Effect of Toothaches
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | May 31, 2017 | Dental Care
If you ever had a toothache, then you know toothaches are no picnics. Avoiding them with proper oral health care habits like brushing and flossing is helpful, but sometimes things happen and toothaches need to be treated. To help you understand how to treat toothaches...
A Tooth Afflicted with a Large Cavity May Need to Be Treated with a Crown
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | May 8, 2017 | Dental Care
The bacteria in your mouth are tenacious. They rarely miss an opportunity to exploit a chipped or otherwise weakened area of tooth enamel. Once they invade the area, the cavity will gradually continue to spread. This is even more likely to be an issue if you struggle...
Oral Hygiene: An Essential Step towards a Confident Smile
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Apr 26, 2017 | Dental Care
Oral hygiene is an essential step towards a confident smile. Indeed, without your daily attention, cosmetic enhances will not be as effective. This means using the right tools--approved b the American Dental Association--and following the proper steps. Today, our...
Dental Veneers: The Way Toward Your Perfect Smile
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Apr 26, 2017 | Dental Care
Did you know dental veneers can disguise your smile imperfections and enhance your appearance? Well, it’s true! So, if you are unhappy with the look of your chompers, it’s time to consider dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin shells that are placed over the faces...