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There was a time when braces were reserved mostly for teenagers. Seeing an adult with brackets and wires on their teeth was an anomaly. Now, however, braces for adults are common. In fact, one in three orthodontic patients are over age 18. With innovations like Invisalign, today’s orthodontic alternatives blend into an adult’s lifestyle, fit their budget, and make getting straight teeth accessible and easy.

Seeing your dentist twice a year is something you just do. It’s a must-have, can’t-miss kind of appointment, but these visits are also easily taken for granted. If you’re super busy or feel like your teeth are healthy, you may decide to skip a visit. But there is nothing you can do at home that compares with a professional teeth cleaning.

If you’re missing a prominent front tooth, you want it replaced and quickly. But some people who are missing a molar hidden far back in their mouth may not give a second thought to its absence. After all, no tooth means no tooth to worry about… except there are plenty of oral health issues to concern yourself with when you are short a tooth. No matter the circumstances, you’ll want to consider a dental bridge to fix the problem.

Gum disease plagues over half of all American adults in one form or another. The older you get, the more likely you are to develop this condition. Eventually, untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss. In short, it’s a serious oral health problem. Free yourself from the limitations of gum disease with treatment from the experts at Smiles by the Sea.

A broken tooth is a big deal. Not only does it affect your smile cosmetically, it’s a functional issue that could lead to bigger dental problems. Getting the emergency dental care you need right away is key, as is getting the right solution for your circumstances.

No one wants to get a tooth pulled. No dentist wants to pull a tooth. The goal is always to retain your natural teeth and fix them whenever possible, so the root system is not lost and you don’t have a hole in your smile. Sometimes, however, tooth extraction is unavoidable and, when that is the case, this procedure can immediately eliminate pain and discomfort and give you a healthier smile. Here are just five reasons tooth extraction may be necessary:

Whether you are heading into September as a student, teacher, administrator, or parent, now is the time to reward yourself with a smile makeover. Preparing for a new school year takes mental and emotional determination – giving yourself a physical boost is a great way to improve self-esteem and motivation. It doesn’t matter if you’re standing in front of a classroom or sitting at a desk, a new smile can be all the difference when it comes to making the grade.

Porcelain veneers are one of the most versatile and all-encompassing cosmetic dentistry treatments available. If you have multiple aesthetic complaints about the appearance of your smile, chances are, getting veneers will fix them all. Whether large or small, this smile makeover will change your teeth for the better – and change your life. Here are just some of the problems that porcelain veneers can fix.

You see someone who may have had a bit of a wonky smile before – a chipped tooth, a stained tooth, a misshapen tooth. Suddenly, their smile is perfect, flawless. How did that happen seemingly overnight? There are plenty of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can get the job done, but there is only one that can do it quickly and easily – dental bonding. If you have a few small cosmetic complaints about your teeth, bonding may be all you need to transform your smile.

Same day crowns are exactly as their name states – if you need a crown, you can get it from your dentist during your visit without having to wait for a dental lab to create it. However, not every dental office is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that allows them to provide a service like same-day crowns – Smiles by the Sea is. Our CEREC machine makes it possible for us to offer much-needed dental restorations to our patients on the spot.