When should your child have their first dental visit? We recommend taking him or her within six months of the first tooth erupting, or by one year at the latest. Parents who want to bring their child in earlier are more than welcome to; we also encourage bringing your child on your dental visits.
During your visit with us, Dr. Chris Davis ...
Dental anxiety affects thousands of Americans every year. Patients who are scared of going to the dentist can benefit from sedation dentistry. At Garden Springs Dental, we work hard to make patients feel relaxed and calm during their dental visits.
We have three main types of sedation that can help quell patient fears:
Patients who want to ...
We all know how important brushing and flossing are in order to maintain a bright and beautiful smile. However, your mouth might need more than just an excellent oral health routine to protect your pearly whites.
You might even be destroying your teeth without even knowing! The following are common issues that can damage your teeth:
Brushing your teeth is ...
If you're living with TMJ-related pain, your dentist may recommend BOTOX® injections to help you manage your symptoms. And here at Garden Springs Dental, we can conveniently administer those injections under our roof!
But why see a dentist for BOTOX treatment rather than your medical doctor? Below, we discuss three specific reasons:
Visiting the dentist for a dental emergency can feel annoying and inconvenient, especially if your dental emergency occurs late at night or on the weekend when you'd rather be doing anything else.
If you sustain a tooth or mouth injury, however, the best thing you can do for yourself is to contact your Lexington emergency dentist right away. When you call ...
As with all things in life, some situations are out of your control. When it comes to dental emergencies, however, you might be surprised at just how much you can control with a little preparation and consistency.
While you can't prepare for or avoid every dental emergency, there are many steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy and minimize ...
Hearing that you need to have a tooth extracted can be stressful. You have to deal with the emotions around losing a tooth and possible feelings of shame or embarrassment. Then you need to face the idea of the procedure itself. Finally, you need to think about which tooth replacement will fill the gap in your smile.
That’s a lot to ...
There are many good reasons to straighten crooked teeth aside from aesthetics, and one is that straight teeth are easier to keep clean, which reduces your risk of decay and gum disease. With a straighter smile, you’ll also enjoy a fresh new sense of confidence because you know your smile looks its best.
If you’re an adult or teen, treatment with ...
Are you an adult who longs for a straighter smile but feel the time for braces has passed you by? You feel self-conscious about smiling, but at your age, you don’t have the time to deal with a mouthful of brackets and wires.
The truth is that you’re never too old for a straighter smile, and ClearCorrect invisible braces in ...
Do you know someone who had Invisalign treatment? The most noticeable difference, of course, is the beauty of a symmetrical, balanced smile. But the benefits of invisible braces in Lexington, KY go beyond appearance alone.
The reasons why our patients love ClearCorrect invisible aligners can be broken down into three main benefits:
When you know your smile looks ...
It seems like just yesterday you brought your new baby home from the hospital, and today they’re one year old and sporting a brand-new tooth. Where did the time go?
If you haven’t already, now is the time to pay attention to what’s happening with your child’s oral health. That little baby tooth ...
When you look in the mirror, do you wonder where your bright smile went? Do dull or discolored teeth make you want to hide your smile from others?
Looking and feeling your best isn’t a luxury because we all tend to make snap judgments about others based on their appearance. Professional teeth whitening has become so popular because it is ...
Dentures have helped millions of people regain their ability to eat without discomfort and smile confidently again. They have been around for centuries in one form or another because they are a practical solution to the age-old problem of carrying on your life without teeth.
In your own life, you know how you rely on your ...
If you have been thinking about improving the look of your smile, there’s never been a better time to do it. Updated treatments and techniques like porcelain veneers, advanced materials, and the availability of state-of-the-art technology help your dentist create seemingly endless options for a smile makeover.
While it’s great to have choices, it can also be a little overwhelming ...
You first noticed a little stab of pain while you were enjoying an ice cream cone with your family yesterday, then the pain worsened overnight, and now you just woke up with the worst toothache you’ve ever had. This common scenario has a million different variations, but the results are always the same; you’re in pain and you need relief.
No one wants to think about losing a tooth. Your dentist does everything they can to ensure that this doesn’t happen to you because they know the significant role that every healthy tooth plays. But even a professional who’s in the business of saving teeth knows that in some cases removing a tooth is the last best option left to ...
Do you brush and floss routinely and still get cavities?
Anyone who is conscientious about oral hygiene should be congratulated. But if you aren’t flossing correctly, you’re not going to get the results you want – a completely clean, healthy smile.
Have you ever run your tongue along your teeth at the end of the day and noticed ...
You go to your dentist for your six-month exam, and you’re told that you need a root canal. But you aren’t in pain, and your busy schedule doesn’t leave you a lot of extra time for a dental procedure like a root canal, so you decide to postpone your appointment.
This is a bad ...
Few people wouldn’t benefit from a teeth whitening treatment, and no wonder; it’s an easy procedure that produces stunning results in a relatively short amount of time.
Teeth whitening is also one of the most affordable ways to dramatically improve your smile. But the procedure is an investment, and once your teeth are sparkling and ...
You have several options for replacing missing teeth, and each has their pros and cons. Dental implants have received a lot of attention, but for many people, a removable partial denture is still the right choice.
If you are missing a single tooth, or several teeth in different areas of your mouth, partial dentures are designed ...
Do you like your smile when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror? It’s not vanity to want to look your best; if your smile isn’t quite living up to your standards, you owe it to yourself to consider cosmetic dentistry.
If you hear “cosmetic dentistry” and envision extensive (and expensive) treatments, you should know that you have ...
Most of us have had a dental emergency occur at some point in our lives. While there are many different types of emergencies, some are just a nuisance while others demand immediate attention.
Here are some common dental problems that require emergency treatment. Of course, this is just a guide, and your first step ...
Did you have a negative dental experience as a child? Unfortunately, too many adults end up developing a lifetime of dental anxiety for this very reason.
You don't want your child to be burdened by this kind of fear, but you aren't sure how to prevent it from happening. Fortunately, there are several ways you can set your child up for ...