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The team at Smile Horizons Dentistry strives to provide the best customer service, as well as help keep our clients informed and up-to-date with important dental health information. Below you will find a wealth of information pertaining to oral health care and prevention, oral cavity diseases, restoring decayed teeth, and much more! If you have questions or concerns regarding the information, please contact us today.

BrushingProper brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums. Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating . . . Read More

Tooth DecayTooth decay, known formally as dental caries, has been a serious health problem for all nations since time immemorial. For centuries, tooth decay was thought to be the handiwork of an elusive and, in some cultures, evil tooth worm that . . . Read More

Amalgam FillingsUsed by dentists for more than a century, dental amalgam is the most thoroughly researched and tested restorative material among all those in use. It is durable, easy to use, highly resistant to wear and relatively inexpensive in comparison to . . . Read More

Non-Surgical Dental TreatmentsPeriodontal treatment guidelines stress that periodontal health should be achieved in the least invasive and most cost-effective manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing (a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove . . . Read More

DenturesA removable bridge, more commonly known as a denture, is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Types of Dentures Complete dentures replace all the teeth, . . . Read More

Dental BondingThe dental bonding procedure utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic purposes. One can draw a parallel between dental bonding materials and a sculptor’s clay. By using dental composite resin bonding . . . Read More

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