Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Weatherford Blog

There can be something precious about the gap between a child’s front teeth. It gives their smile an extra dash of character, and years down the road, you’ll fondly remember those happy little grins. But what if your kid’s teeth have more than a simple gap in the front? What if they are suffering from serious misalignment or a bad bite? Is it a good idea to get the problem treated even before your child’s adult teeth come in? Yes! Early orthodontics for children can have some major benefits.

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Porcelain veneers have long been one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments available, able to completely transform a smile all on their own. If you’re thinking about enhancing the appearance of your smile in any way, they can provide a fantastic solution. Of course, you’d probably like to know a little more about them before going to see your dentist, so today, we’re going to talk about what veneers are and how they can help your smile. (more…)

There are many patients who suffer from the after-effects of bullying, especially when it comes to their smile. Meet Sandra, a mom, and entrepreneur. She explains her issues with teasing in grade school throughout high school about her gapped teeth. It detrimentally affected her confidence and she didn’t want to let her daughter see her down.

Thankfully, she stumbled upon a revolutionary straightening treatment that changed her life for the better: Invisalign. Not only was she able to fix her smile as an adult without altering her mature image, but she was able to restore her confidence. Now she leads a stronger example for her little one.

If you would like to learn more about Invisalign in Weatherford, keep reading. Your dental family is here to support you and show you how to get the most out of your Invisalign treatment! You too can be a success story.

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Do you have a gap in your teeth that you automatically cover when you smile? If you’re embarrassed by that space in your teeth, you may need to ask your Weatherford dentist about what options you can choose from to correct the spacing in your smile. This post is dedicated to exploring those options!

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If you have a visit with your Weatherford dentist coming up, get ready for a truly different dental experience. We are pleased to offer the most advanced care with high-tech tools like the intraoral camera, which lets you get an up close and personal view of what’s going on in your mouth in real time. Using this small handheld device, we transfer crystal clear images of your teeth and gums onto a chairside screen so our team can carefully explain the details of any proposed treatment plan. Even better, it also allows us to catch issues almost as soon as they develop for a more conservative treatment plan overall.

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Your children make you beam – from their sense of humor to their mannerisms that seem to mirror your own, you’re amazed by how much they take after you. And when they smile back at you, you notice another thing they’ve been given from their parents – crooked teeth. Your kids are young though – is it too early for children’s orthodontics? The team at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry explain when the best age for braces and orthodontic treatment is for kids and that starting young can give them a winning smile that will last a lifetime.

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Each and every person deserves to enjoy a smile that looks great and functions properly. It’s normal to think that maintaining great teeth and gums is as easy as brushing twice a day and flossing, but a lot of patients don’t think visiting their Weatherford dentist every six months is just as important. Unfortunately, a lot of patients tend to skip their dental appointments for various reasons—whether they simply don’t have the time or they just don’t feel like making the trip. Cosmetic and Family Dentistry of Weatherford strongly advises against missing your regular dental visits for the betterment of your health. Those that have in the past are still more than welcome to get the dental care they need in our office. We’re excited to help patients passionate about their health care turn around their dental health for the better. If you’ve missed your appointments with your dentist in Vienna, it’s not too late to get the dental care you need and deserve!

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Do you have a crooked smile? Braces from Weatherford dentist,  Dr. Ashley Decker, treat more than your appearance. Crooked smiles can mean oral health problems. They should be corrected for the strongest teeth and gums possible. At Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, your dentist uses traditional orthodontics and innovative Invisalign aligners for great results.

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