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Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening v/s OTC Whitening

Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening v/s OTC Whitening

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, when asking people what they would like to improve most about their smile, the most common answer was the whiteness of their teeth. Whitening teeth is an improvement to your appearance that is very popular. There are quite a few options available for whitening your teeth from […]

5 Stages of Periodontal Disease

5 Periodontal Disease stages

There are five stages of periodontal disease with the severity increasing from stage 1 to stage 5. As the disease gets worse, it begins to affect not only the gums but also the bone. You can lose teeth due to weakening of the ligaments and soft tissues as gum disease progresses. Learn how to identify signs of periodontal disease and your risk factors.

Understanding Periodontal Bone Loss: Can It Be Treated?

Periodontal Bone Loss

If left untreated, gum disease can advance and cause bone loss, which leads to losing teeth. Can bone loss be treated and, if so, what is the course of action? Find out the 5 stages of periodontal disease, in which stages you lose bone, and the treatment to regenerate bone when it has been compromised from gum disease.

Advantages of Same-Day Crowns v/s Traditional Crowns

Advantages of Same Day Crowns v/s regular crowns

If you have had a traditional crown done in the past, you know that it is a multi-step process that can take days or even weeks to complete, first wearing a temporary and then getting the permanent crown. You now have choices that shorten and streamline the entire process of getting a crown on a […]

Invisalign® for Adults–What to Know

Invisalign® continues to gain popularity as a preferred method of correcting cosmetic dental issues for adults. As an adult who may be in front of many people through work and family activities, you may want a less visible means of orthodontic treatment than traditional braces with brackets and wires. Invisalign® provides such a treatment. Since  […]

Tips for Learning to Sleep with a Night Guard for Grinding

Learning to Sleep with a Night Guard for Grinding

If you are waking up with soreness in the muscles around your jaw, headaches, or notice that your teeth appear to be wearing down, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Regardless of whether you are grinding your teeth at night during sleep or during your waking hours, this can result in discomfort […]

Can a Dental Abscess Heal on Its Own?

Can a Dental Abscess Heal on Its Own?

If you have ever experienced a dental abscess, you are very aware of the pain and discomfort that accompanies it. And, if you have not had a dental abscess, count yourself lucky. Dental abscesses can come out of nowhere and catch you blindsided. Your professional dental team at Sninski & Schmitt has experience diagnosing and […]

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays

Dental tips for the holidays from your family dentist

Since we at Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry know that the last thing you want to do is have to schedule an appointment two days before Christmas for a cracked tooth, we’ve put together a list of our dentists’ best holiday tooth care tips below.

How to Fix an Overbite with Help From Your Dentist

how to fix an overbite with help from your dentist

Approximately 22% of people have an overbite–it is a common dental health issue. The causes of an overbite can be primarily from genetics influencing the shape of your jaw. However, using pacifiers and finger and thumb sucking late into a child’s development can cause an overbite. You may be self-conscious about your overbite, but there […]