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Preparing for a Bridge or Denture Appointment
Missing teeth are a huge pain. Not only do they affect your appearance and self-esteem; they can also limit your ability to eat, and the gaps in your smile can cause additional health issues. Fortunately, the team at Lake Lanier Smiles offers various dental restorations, including bridges and dentures, to replace lost teeth in a […]
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Preparing for a Root Canal Appointment
You went to the dentist for a toothache, and now you have to undergo root canal therapy. You may be nervous about the procedure, especially if you do not know what to expect. Many people assume root canal treatment is painful. However, by nature, the procedure actually involves removing the source of the discomfort. In […]
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Preparing for a Dental Extraction Appointment
Dental extractions may be needed for several reasons. A young adult may require unerupted wisdom teeth removed. A child may need to have a tooth pulled before starting a course of orthodontic treatments. Sometimes a tooth must be extracted when gum disease, tooth decay, or structural damage prevent us from saving the tooth with a […]
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Keep This Number for Emergency Dental Care
Are you experiencing a dental emergency in Buford, GA? If so, call us today at (770) 831-0559 and we’ll get you seen by one of our skilled and friendly dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles. Whether a lingering toothache is starting to become a painful emergency, or you have broken a tooth—we are here when you […]
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Regular Dental Cleanings Reduce the Risk of Tooth Loss
At Lake Lanier Smiles, our dentists and hygienists hear a lot of questions from patients about maintaining good oral health. Everyone knows that avoiding sugary foods and brushing and flossing are the best habits for healthy teeth–but there’s another practice that’s absolutely necessary if you want to keep your teeth for life: dental cleanings. Unfortunately, […]
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Lost a Tooth? A Tooth Bridge Can Give You Back Your Smile
Losing a tooth is never any fun. Whether you lost your tooth to an accident, dental decay, or gum disease–you probably feel like a part of you is missing and have lost confidence in your smile. At Lake Lanier Smiles, we love to see our patients smile again, so we offer tooth bridge treatment (also […]
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Does Your Dental Crown Need Replacement?
If you have a dental crown, you know what a valuable role they play in modern dentistry. Crowns offer patients the opportunity to cover and protect a damaged or decayed tooth with a beautiful replacement that blends in with your smile and restores your full range of chewing and biting. With proper care, crowns can […]
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Traditional Dentures vs. Implant Dentures
Complete tooth loss is never a fun experience to face. In fact, it can cause individuals to lose confidence in their smile and even affect one’s ability to chew food effectively. Your teeth are just as affected as your body from the aging process and can begin to show signs of wear and tear. While […]
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Crowning a Tooth With a Customizable Restoration
From time to time, a tooth can become so damaged that a dental filling won’t be able to repair it. When a cavity is left untreated, it may continue to spread, affecting a greater surface circumference. Although enamel is durable, teeth can crack from a fall, injury, or even from biting down too hard. When […]
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Tooth Replacement Solutions for An Entire Arch of Teeth
Even with proper care, tooth loss is sometimes inevitable. Extensive tooth loss can occur from a bad fall, sporting injury, or disease. It can even be the result of medications to treat other serious conditions. Although losing your teeth can be difficult to face, dental offices today offer viable tooth replacement solutions, such as dentures […]
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