Prevention is the main goal of every family dentist, including Dr. Gilbert Lopez, of New Smile Dental. Partnering with each patient, Dr. Lopez and his talented team work toward optimizing oral health and preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. However, sometimes wisdom, and other, teeth require extraction in Fort Smith. Learn the reasons behind this in-office procedure, how it’s done and what recovery involves.
You probably didn’t know that gum disease affects at least half of Americans over the age of thirty. Did you know that it’s the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults? Periodontal (gum) disease is easy to overlook or ignore because you may not even realize you have it. It’s sneaky and there aren’t many obvious symptoms or pain at first. Dr. Gilbert Lopez and your team at New Smile Dental want you to know about it, so you can understand how general dentistry prevents gum disease in Fort Smith.
Why should you get routine check-ups and cleanings at New Smile Dental? Besides preventing gum disease and cavities in Fort Smith, these appointments allow Dr. Gilbert Lopez to assess other factors associated with oral health. Patients have stronger, more attractive smiles because of these regular, careful evaluations. (more…)
While our goal is always to preserve your teeth, there might come a time in your life when you may need a tooth extracted. This can happen for a number of reasons, however it’s never fun news to receive. In fact, many patients feel fearful or overwhelmed by the idea of having their tooth removed. Well, were here to ease your fears and dispel the myths about extractions in Fort Smith, AR.
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, the majority of American adults have some degree of tooth loss due to gum disease, decay or personal injury. As such, many of the same people wear Fort Smith dentures, preserving good chewing and speaking and a more youthful facial appearance. If these appliances are loose or slip, however, oral health suffers. (more…)
