It is no secret that people don’t always visit the dentist regularly. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates only 61 percent of adults 18-64 years of age have visited the dentist in the past year and only 60 percent of adults over 65 visit the dentist annually. There are many reasons why people don’t visit the dentist, such as affordability, dental anxiety, and embarrassment. As time passes between each dentist visit, the damage to your teeth only continues, potentially resulting in serious oral health complications, which can impact your overall health. At Williamsburg Dental, we understand that sometimes you put off going to the dentist, but we’re here for you when you are finally ready.
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Williamsburg Dental Blog
Choose a Dentist Who Understands Dental Anxiety
February 13, 2016
Understanding Your Cracked Tooth Options
February 9, 2016
A cracked tooth can happen for a number of reasons, such as from eating something that’s hard. No matter the cause, a cracked tooth requires immediate treatment because it can lead to serious complications. As a dentist in Lincoln, we offer many cracked tooth options to quickly and effectively repair a tooth that has been damaged.
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The Children’s Dentist in Lincoln will make your Kids Smile
January 26, 2016
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit the dentist when their first tooth erupts or before they are one year old. If that seems early, then think about this: your child’s teeth began forming in utero and ideally they’ll have them for a lifetime. So doesn’t it make sense to begin taking care of them sooner rather than later? The Lincoln children’s dentist at Williamsburg Dental provides a wide variety of services to help your children enjoy many years of healthy and happy smiles.
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For a Cosmetic Dentist, Lincoln comes to Williamsburg Dental
January 18, 2016
Would you set up your best friend on a date with someone who has bad teeth? If you said, “no,” then you are among the vast majority. Some 85 percent of American adults surveyed thought that a person’s smile was important to making a good first impression. And nine out of ten Americans think that people with a nice smile are more attractive. So, if your smile is flawed, then consider one of the cosmetic dentistry services offered at Williamsburg Dental. To say the Lincoln cosmetic dentist can change your life is nothing short of the truth!
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Relax through Your Dental Appointment Thanks to Your Sedation dentist in Lincoln
December 10, 2015
If catching site of a “dental explorer,” that little hook thing that dentists use, sets your teeth on edge or the high-pitched whine of the dental drill makes your heart race, you may be experiencing dental anxiety. You’re not alone. An estimated 15% of US adults suffer from dental phobia. In fact, fear or anxiety was the second most frequently reported reason patients avoided dental care. While your Lincoln dentist and team strive to make every patient feel relaxed and confident with their treatment plans, we know that there are some patients who just can’t feel calm and comfortable in our office. Luckily, at Williamsburg and Williamsburg Village Dental we offer patients nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation to help them relax through any dental procedure.
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Give Your Smile a Holiday Makeover with Teeth Whitening in Lincoln
December 1, 2015
If you doubt that teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental services available, just take a stroll down the oral health care aisle at your local pharmacy or grocery store. You’re bound to find shelf after shelf of tooth whitening strips, gels, toothpaste, and mouth rinses. All of these products promise big results, but the low percentage of active ingredient allowed by regulatory boards renders these products almost entirely ineffective. At Williamsburg Dental in Lincoln, our dentists and team offer in-office Boost whitening, and professional grade at-home whitening to brighten smiles up to eight shades. Give yourself the gift of a more beautiful smile for all your holiday photos this season.
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4 Reasons You’re Clenching Your Teeth (And How to Stop)
November 20, 2015
We all clench our jaws or grind our teeth from time to time. But when that grinding becomes a frequent, chronic problem it’s a condition we call bruxism — and the side effects are serious. Find out the top four reasons you could be clenching your teeth, and how to stop doing it today! Your Williamsburg dentists are in with all you need to know about bruxism.
Cracked Tooth: Causes and Treatment in Williamsburg
November 12, 2015
Our teeth were built to last for a lifetime. But as adults start to live longer, teeth are exposed to a lot — and chances that they’ll wear or break increase over time. At Williamsburg Dental, we frequently preserve natural teeth that have experienced cracks, but many times our patients don’t know how the damage occurred in the first place. We firmly believe prevention is key — so let’s look at more at what causes a cracked tooth, and how your trusted dentists at Williamsburg Dental can treat it once it occurs.
Teeth Whitening Can Give Your Teeth a Much-Needed “Facelift”
August 19, 2015
Think about the last time you had your teeth cleaned, did you go in thinking that you’d come out with a white smile that could leave others speechless? You’d be wrong. Don’t worry, there are other ways to get your teeth looking whiter and brighter than ever before. And it takes more than just coming in for a cleaning – our teeth whitening treatment gets the job done the first time around. Teeth whitening isn’t a brand new part of cosmetic dentistry, but it’s been around long enough to make a huge difference in people’s smiles.
Our Lincoln dental office offers two types of teeth whitening treatment: at-home or in our office. Both methods work great for teeth and can get them looking whiter and brighter than ever before. Which method you choose is entirely dependent on you and how good you want the results to be. Typically, some of these can be done in just a single office visit. You can arrive with discolored teeth and leave with a shiny smile in a little under an hour. How cool is that? People won’t even recognize you with a bright set of pearly whites! Are you ready for the best teeth whitening treatment, Lincoln residents? It’s time to change the shade of your smile and make it sparkle! It’s teeth whitening Lincoln residents can get behind!
“What Are My Teeth Whitening Options?”
There are a few options you have. You could go the traditional over-the-counter route and trust an unknown party’s product. Or, you could get professional treatment from an actual professional and enjoy results that put the “other guys’” to shame. This isn’t to say that store-bought products don’t work, it’s just there are a lot of unknown variables.
Over-the-counter products usually contain bleaching agents and come in a gel, strip, rinse or whitening tray. It could be up to several weeks before you start seeing any results. Why does it take so long? Because it’s a one-for-all treatment and if you don’t anything about dentistry it’s that all mouths are not created equal. What may work for you may not for another patient and vice versa. So, in a nutshell, does over-the-counter treatment work? Yes, but it may not be as powerful and will take much longer to see results.
Professional treatment at our office is the way to go. When you consider the advantages of in-office vs. store-bought treatment, it’s clear to see why. We offer two methods of whitening treatment – at-home and in our office. At-home treatment involves using custom-fit aligners. It uses a healthy amount of whitening gel that’s meant to get the job done quickly.
In-office treatment is administered by our dental professionals so you know you’re receiving expert therapy. We incorporate Boost! Teeth-Whitening which gets fantastic results. You can whiten your teeth up to eight shades brighter in just a single office visit. Both at-home and in-office treatment uses Boost! Whitening. It’s the best way to get your teeth whitening, hands-down.
Schedule Your Whitening Appointment Today
If you’re ready to take your smile to the next level with whitening treatment, speak with our staff today. We’re glad to serve all of the Lincoln, NE area, including Hickman, Crete, South Lincoln and beyond. Enjoy South Lincoln teeth whitening for all residents!
Williamsburg Dental Helps Lincoln, NE Avoid Gum Disease
August 14, 2015
Most diseases that affect more than 50% of the population, lead to systemic diseases, and are detrimental to the health of patients with chronic illness would be newsworthy, but very few people are even aware that periodontal (gum) disease is so prevalent in the US. At Williamsburg Dental, we strive to educate our patients on this potentially harmful illness, and screen for gum disease at every six month checkup. Our dentists also provide outstanding periodontal therapy to gently and effectively remove infected gum tissue and put a smile back on your face. If you think you may have gum disease, call our Lincoln, NE dental practice to schedule an appointment today.
What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease like tooth decay starts with plaque. Sugars in our foods combine with bacteria to form a sticky, acidic film called plaque. This film is capable of breaking down even tough tooth enamel, so it’s no surprise that plaque is harmful to gum tissue as well. Plaque builds up on our teeth throughout the day, and if it is not removed by regular flossing and brushing, it can harden forming calculus sometimes referred to as “tartar” that cannot be removed by brushing and flossing alone. Tartar buildup irritates the gums causing redness and sensitivity. This mild form of gum disease is referred to as gingivitis and can easily be remedied by the trusted dental practitioners at Williamsburg Dental. Left untreated, gingivitis develops into the more severe periodontitis. When gum disease reaches this state, it requires more advanced treatments for removal and is capable of causing extensive damage to your oral health. In fact, periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss in US adults.
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Warning Signs of Gum Disease Lincoln, NE
For many patients, gum disease remains asymptomatic until reaching an advanced state. That’s why regular checkups with your Williamsburg Dental team are so important. Symptoms that may indicate periodontal disease include:
- Red, raw, or swollen gums
- Bleeding gums
- Gum sensitivity
- Receding gum tissue
- Bad breath or bad taste in the mouth that isn’t improved by brushing or flossing
- Pus, pimples, or other infected sores on the gums
- Loosened teeth or changes in bite alignment
Therapy for Periodontal Disease Lincoln, NE Trusts
Healthy teeth and gums start at home with daily brushing and flossing. If you’re worried you may miss plaque while cleaning, you might want to consider mixing a few drops of food coloring into water and swish for about 30 seconds. The color will reveal plaque deposits for easy removal.
Visiting Williamsburg Dental every six months allows our hygienists to remove plaque that has hardened into tartar before it can damage your teeth or gums. Additionally, our skilled dentists examine teeth and gums for signs of periodontal disease that may go unnoticed. If you develop gingivitis or periodontitis, we can help you with periodontal therapies like deep cleanings, scaling, root planing, and antibiotic treatment. If your gum disease has reached a severe level, we may need to refer you to a trusted periodontist for more advanced care.
Call Your Lincoln, NE Dentist to Stop Gum Disease in its Tracks
If you suffer from periodontal disease like more than 50% of US adults, don’t let gum disease harm your smile. Call to schedule an appointment with the trusted Williamsburg Dental team. Our Lincoln, NE office welcomes patients from South Lincoln, NE, Hickman, Crete, and the surrounding communities.