Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at Aspen Ridge Dental. When my patients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? Our team at Aspen Ridge Dental knows that there could be a number of issues that could […]
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all too common. But with Aspen Ridge Dental, you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth issues! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells […]
Protecting Your Precious Pearls And How to Safeguard Your Teeth from Damage
Your teeth are invaluable assets, and their well-being is vital to your overall health and quality of life. At Aspen Ridge Dental, we know that damaging your teeth is the last thing you want to do. However, they are not invincible and are susceptible to various forms of damage. Understanding the factors that can compromise […]
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at Aspen Ridge Dental are important for proper dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple of days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about it. But, […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Youmans’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the issue and there are ways to make it right. Bite pain can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those […]
