It may surprise you, but according to the American Dental Association one quarter of all Americans over age 65 have lost all of their teeth. Millions more are missing many teeth. While there is cost in replacing these missing teeth, what’s the cost of not doing it? A person may avoid smiling in public situations. …
Missing Lots of Teeth is Scary. Replacing Them Isn’t Read More »
With our wet winters in West Virginia, it’s always a good idea to seal your backyard deck. The same theory applies to the molars or your children’s teeth. Only, rather than a water repellant stain, at Dental Arts of Hedgesville Dr. Smith seals molars with acrylic resin. Fall is a good time to have your …
Since you’ve been locked indoors for much of the spring and possibly even some of this summer, you’ve probably been watching more YouTube videos than is your norm. If so, you may have come across some comedy videos about redheaded people (deemed “gingers”) having no soul. If you haven’t, ask your teenage or college-age son …
During this weird spring and summer in West Virginia, you’ve probably been reading more than usual, maybe some science fiction. Lasers always play a role in those stories. Although he’s not some intergalactic trooper, Dr. Smith uses lasers every day, as well. He uses dental lasers to improve his treatment of gum disease, for gum …
While we don’t have an IKEA in Hedgesville, lots of us make the short drive over to the store in Woodbridge. We’re looking for veneers. Everyone knows when you buy a dresser at IKEA for a ridiculously low price that the cabinet isn’t made of 100% of the maple or oak or whatever other wood …
Crowns are kind of a big thing these days. Take that show on Netflix about the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Boatloads of Americans love watching the travails of England’s royal family. Who needs the Boston Tea Party anyway? Dr. Smith prefers a crown of a different sort, dental crowns. He uses dental crowns to strengthen …
How do I know the office is safe and fully disinfected? Patient safety is our top priority. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, our office followed strict infection control and patient safety guidelines that would have prevented the transmission of the novel coronavirus (or any other virus) to our patients or staff. In an abundance of …
There is more misinformation about root canals than an old Pravda newspaper in Moscow or in the average Facebook news feed. It seems everyone believes a root canal is such a painful procedure that they’d rather avoid it at all costs. In fact, many people deal with the real pain caused by the infection in their …
At Dental Arts of Hedgesville, Dr. Smith and our whole team are big fans of dental implants. We feel implants represent the best option for replacing a tooth. It’s only been the past decade or so that dental implants have become commonplace in the dental world. But dental implants aren’t new — they’ve been used …
Dental Implants — Just Like Your Real Teeth, with a Bit of Titanium! Read More »
