Good health begins with healthy teeth. Dental care may not be a priority for many of us until we experience toothaches or swollen gums. Preventative care helps stop dental problems before they start. This includes regular check-ups and cleanings. Annual x-rays and dental visits can help keep teeth healthy. Preventative dentistry can also help prevent…
The length of time you can expect your veneers to last depends on the type you get. Porcelain and composite veneers, the two options we offer at Columbia Smiles, are both incredibly durable. With proper care, you will be certain that you get the most out of your veneers. Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are the…
Smiling can help relieve stress, boost your mood, and release endorphins. While smiling can improve your mental health, it might also impact the health of your teeth and gums. If you’re not confident about your smile, Columbia Smiles offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry services like teeth whitening and veneers. These and other services can…
If you are looking for a new family dentist, a quick Google search could reveal dozens of options in your area. How can you decide between them? Before settling on a family dentist, learn more about what to look for in a dental practice. Since your dentist will be treating your whole family, you want…
When it comes to the health of your mouth, it is not always about the straightness of your teeth or the brightness of your smile. You should never neglect your gums. Even if you are completely free of cavities and have the whitest smile around, it does not mean that you are immune to gum…
During the holiday, you can easily get caught up in the celebration and forget about your oral health routines. Everybody is always busy gathering with friends or buying gifts for their family. However, maintaining your oral health during this period is crucial to your overall health. Even with these holiday hustles, get the best oral…
Routine dental exams and preventative care make it easier to prevent tooth decay. At Columbia Smiles, we understand how to prevent cavities and how to get rid of cavities. If you need treatment for your cavities, come to Columbia Smiles. How To Get Rid of Cavities Through Tooth Restoration If one of your cavities causes…
The importance of dental hygiene is about more than your smile. Good dental hygiene, of course, will help you to have that smile. However, there is more to the importance of oral hygiene than being able to light up a room. Read below to learn the importance of dental hygiene to your overall health, from…
Wisdom teeth removal procedures are common to have high success rates, and most for people are medically necessary. If you have not had your wisdom teeth removed, you might wonder why you would need to. Signs you need wisdom teeth removal are not always obvious, and a trained dentist will be able to determine if…
What Is A Root Canal? A root canal is a procedure dentists perform used to save an infected tooth. This procedure can prevent tooth loss by cleaning and disinfecting the canals inside of the root of an infected tooth. Then, a filling is permanently put into the hollowed-out tooth before topping it off with a…