Lancaster Family Smiles Blog

Anyone who has lived with a compromised or missing tooth understands the toll it takes on daily life. Eating becomes a challenge, and sometimes it’s even painful. Talking or smiling in front of other people feels uncomfortable when you are self-conscious about your tooth. You have heard that dental implants are the best solution, but the cost keeps you from moving forward. Here’s how you can fit dental implants into your budget.

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To get a better understanding of what a dental crown is and how it can restore your smile, you must first understand the parts of a tooth:

• The basics of a tooth are divided into two parts: the root and the crown.
• The root is protected by healthy teeth and gums below the gum line.
• The visible portion of your teeth are known as crowns.

So, when the visible portion of your tooth becomes damaged, your Lancaster Family Smiles may recommend that you receive a dental crown in Lancaster. Let’s explore more about dental crowns and how they can help you.

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Going to your favorite restaurant doesn’t seem as fun when you can’t order what you’d like to eat. It’s hard to chew steak when you’re living with a missing tooth, and it’s especially embarrassing trying to navigate different foods in front of your friends or family. You’ve often thought to yourself – there must be a better way, and there is! Here are your best options for tooth replacement.

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Congratulations to Dr. Mahima Gupta for reaching Fellowship status with the prestigious International Congress of Oral Implantologists, (ICOI). Gaining Fellowship required Dr. Gupta to complete over 100 hours of continuing education in the field of implant dentistry, and to present 20 completed implant cases, including both surgery and restoration. This means that if you need to replace one or more missing teeth, you can rest assured that you’re choosing an expert when you work with Dr. Gupta!

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Since you were a kid, you’ve been aware of your crooked teeth. You learned to smile with your lips closed, and when you look in the mirror, the imperfections don’t reflect the successful person you’ve become. You want to get your teeth straightened, but you don’t want just anyone fixing your grin. Who should you trust? Lancaster Family Smile, the most respected orthodontist in Lancaster, provides specialty care for patients with braces. Learn more about the team and how they can make your teeth perfectly straight in this post.

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You worked hard to start your own business – the long nights and early mornings were tough, and you drank a lot of coffee to push through. It was worth it, though, since you’ve got the freedom you want and your company is expanding. You meet prospective clients all the time when you travel around DFW, and when you do, you’re embarrassed about your smile because it’s so dull. You want a grin full of radiant pearly whites to impress your clientele, but you don’t know where to start. Should you try strips or an over-the-counter gel?  What works best? Luckily for you, the team at Lancaster Family Smiles knows that ZOOM! teeth whitening in Lancaster is the most popular cosmetic treatment, and for good reason – it works. In this post, learn all about the process for ZOOM! and the impressive results you can expect.

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ER visits for issues that could be fixed at the dentist’s are on the rise — especially around this time of year. Unfortunately, these preventable or unnecessary dental visits to the emergency room are a drain on everyone’s resources. The problem could often be solved more quickly and effectively at your dentist’s office.

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