James Geer DDS Blog

As you enjoy the holiday festivities, a throbbing toothache can derail your fun. If this happens, your first priority is to put an end to the pain. Usually, the intense discomfort is a sign of advanced tooth decay. Will a filling suffice, or will you need root canal therapy? As you continue reading, a local dentist provides the clarity you need.

Did you know that veneers have been around for almost one hundred years? Ever since their inception, they have changed dramatically, from fake tooth caps that come off after a few hours to permanent restorations that appear completely natural. If you’re considering getting veneers and are worried about the way they will look or feel, read this post to learn just how far the technology has come in developing perfectly lifelike veneers.

After years of suffering through having chipped and gapped teeth, you finally made the decision to revitalize your smile with veneers. You couldn’t be more excited to have these ultra-thin porcelain shells conceal all the cosmetic flaws in your front teeth. however, it’s worth mentioning that veneers are not indestructible, and they can break or even fall off if you’re not careful. Here are five easy tips to help you keep your veneers in great condition and maximize their lifespan.

What exactly is a cavity? It’s a hole in your tooth created by bacteria in your mouth. Whenever you eat, bacteria break down the food left on your teeth into an acid that erodes you enamel, or the outer shell of your teeth. Untreated cavities can lead to serious infection, so you want to get them taken care of as soon as possible, or better yet, keep them from forming in the first place. Follow these 4 steps for cavity prevention.

Missing teeth can make life really inconvenient. You can’t enjoy all of your favorite foods anymore. You might become self-conscious of the spaces in your grin. Did you know that it can also negatively impact your health? That’s right, not replacing missing teeth can have consequences. Let’s take a closer look at what can happen, and what your options are for restoring your smile.  

There’s an old saying that what you don’t know can’t hurt you but, unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many people make sure to get screenings for colon, breast, or prostate cancer, but don’t know how important oral cancer screenings are. This disease has been on the rise in recent years and is increasingly being found in people with no history of smoking. As with all cancers, early diagnosis is the best way to combat it. Thankfully, these screenings are easy and convenient because they’re automatically included with your dental checkups. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn more in this blog and find out what a screening is like!

When you smile in the mirror, do you see two beautiful rows of teeth reflecting back at you? If you are one of the 178 million Americans that the American College of Prosthodontists estimates is missing at least one tooth, then you likely have a noticeable gap in your smile. A missing tooth can be a major source of embarrassment – but even more, it can affect your physical and mental health as well. Do you have gaps in your smile but are unsure whether it is worth it to fill them? Here are 3 compelling reason why it is important to replace missing teeth.

You’re in the dentist’s chair having your checkup when they break the news. You have a cavity, and it needs to be filled. But, you think, you feel no pain. Is a filling really necessary? Is it really that big of problem this soon? Could you get by without having it filled? Well, not addressing a dental cavity early on can have serious consequences down the road. Keep reading to learn about six potential outcomes from not treating a cavity.