Archive for 2019

Kiss in the New Year With Sweet Breath

3-2-1…Happy New Year! Most people enjoy ringing in the new year with a kiss from someone special, but the number one deal-breaker when it comes to kissing is bad breath. Unfortunately, some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. Dr Brad Gilmer in Columbus Ohio can help you determine if your breath […]

Who Else Needs a Family Dentist?

Even though most people only associate family dentists with taking care of families, and even though the term “family dentist” contains the qualifier “family,” these dental practitioners are in fact for everyone! Truth be told, the term “family dentist” is something of a misnomer. A family dentist is a dentist for everyone, even if you […]

Dental Veneers: Good Option For You?

Porcelain dental veneers are one of the most versatile, low-pain, and quick methods of cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers can address almost every cosmetic issue you may have about your teeth- from fixing the appearance of crooked teeth, improving discolored teeth, and even fixing spaces between teeth. There are several reasons most veneers are made of […]

Let’s Talk About Dental Implants

A missing tooth used to be a permanent problem, but now has a permanent solution: dental implants.  Patients in the Columbus area who have missing teeth can greatly benefit from dental implants both cosmetically and functionally. Though it is a relatively common procedure, this innovative method of tooth replacement can be implemented by only the […]

Afraid Of Wearing Braces?

When you were a pre-teen, probably one of the scariest things you could imagine was coming back from the dentist’s office with braces. Once you became an adult, you were probably relieved that you escaped your teens without having a mouthful of metal. Surprisingly, many adults get braces, too. Why? Many people did not get […]

Dental Implants Fix Your Smile By Replacing That Missing Tooth!

If you’re missing a tooth, due to an accident, an extraction, or gum disease, you know it’s a cause for concern. Not only is a missing tooth, especially in the front of the mouth, unsightly- it can affect the alignment of your existing teeth and even cause problems in chewing. Luckily, there’s an answer in […]

Performance-Enhancing Athletic Mouthguards: Hype? Or the Real Deal?

Athletic mouthguards have moved from being protective devices to performance-enhancements. Are the claims for real? The jury is still out, but don’t tell the athetes who swear they are performing better because of their new and improved mouthguards.

No Need To Be Afraid Of A Root Canal!

Root canal treatment is performed when the pulp (core) of a tooth is diseased or damaged. This procedure requires the removal of the pulp followed by filling and sealing the inside areas (the pulp chamber and root canals). There are a lot of myths surrounding root canal procedures. Many patients fear getting a root canal […]

Tips on How to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Bad breath, also known in the dental world as halitosis, is a condition that affects everyone at some point in their life. Thankfully, no matter how many first impressions may have been ruined with bad breath, we will share with you a few simple steps to drastically reduce halitosis, if not completely eliminate it. Symptoms […]

Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help Your Smile?

There are several misconceptions about cosmetic dentistry some people believe.  Not too many people truly understand what this type of dentistry is all about or what it can do for them.  If you take the time to understand the complexities and even the commonalities of cosmetic dentistry, you will be in a state of enlightenment […]