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5 Awesome Benefits of Invisalign

There are multiple options available to help straighten your teeth and give you the perfect smile you’re wanting. However, Invisalign is the only option that is clear and free of brackets and wires! With Invisalign, you can work, eat and go about your day to day activities without a single worry. As its name suggests, […]

Planning a Smile Makeover

If you’re thinking about having some cosmetic dental work done, you probably want to know what the smile makeover process at Melton Dental Group looks like. While the experience is different for everyone, here’s what you can generally expect: Discussing Your Concerns What is it that you want to change about your smile the most? […]

Veneers vs. Bonding: Which One do You Need?

You’ve been bothered by your front teeth for years. In fact, you stopped smiling in photographs (or at least letting your teeth show) and rarely laugh in a group. You feel self-conscious about your smile and sadly, it’s starting to make people think you don’t like them. What if you could dramatically, or even quickly, […]

Is it OK to Wait For a Filling?

You just found out that you have a cavity. Fortunately, it’s not very large, and best of all, it doesn’t even hurt. Does that mean you need to have it filled straightaway, or is it ok to wait a while before scheduling treatment? Now, you may be tempted to put off visiting the dentist and […]

Four Reasons why you may need a Dental Crown

If you have a tooth that’s bothering you or you’re thinking about getting a second opinion about whether or not you need a dental crown, our Melton dentists are here to help you understand your unique oral health concerns and what’s best for the future of your smile. Here are some of the most common […]

Reasons Why Your Dental Implant Feels Loose and What to Do About It

Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Consisting of three parts, they are meant to be permanently secure, although sometimes this doesn’t prove to be the case. As a result, they may begin to feel loose and the crown, abutment and implant fixture may all play a part in the […]

How to handle pain from a new denture

You did it! You have your new smile! Congratulations! Now you’ll need to know what you can expect from your new denture and some tips that’ll help you along the way. The “Break-in” Period With any denture, the one thing that nearly everyone will experience is some discomfort within the first few days. The reason […]

Implants vs. Bridges: Which is right for you?

You’ve decided to take steps towards replacing your missing tooth and you know that you want something “permanent” as opposed to a removable partial denture or flipper but you are unsure about what all the options mean and what is right for you. At Melton Dental Group, we have 30 years of experience in replacing […]

Should you get dental veneers?

Dental veneers are cosmetic restorations that our Melton dentist bonds to the front of your tooth, changing the way your smile looks. They’re often created in sets of six or more, depending on how many teeth are visible when you smile. But are dental veneers right for you? Here are a few things to consider. […]

Symptoms of Gum Disease

Gum disease — clinically referred to as “periodontal disease” or “periodontitis” — is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. What most people don’t realize, however, is that gum disease is best treated in its earlier stages. Waiting until it is severe will only pose a risk of tooth loss and to your overall […]

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