As you may already know, enjoying a beautiful and healthy smile is something most people would like. Luckily, there are many different treatment options you can consider if you want to improve the appearance of your pearly whites. However, do you know what you can you do about a gap in your mouth? Of course, you’ll need to consider the... read more »

Your six-month checkup is extremely beneficial for you, your smile, and your oral health, which is why it’s smart to take advantage of it as much as you can. This will help you have the top-notch teeth and gums you deserve. To help you take advantage of your appointments, our Pine Ridge Dental dental team encourages you to do the... read more »

Your tooth enamel has been designed to be strong enough to bite and chew your food. If a blow to the face or other oral accident fractures a tooth, it can lead to several complications. The damaged enamel can cause heightened sensitivity and pain. Providing quality first aid while seeking professional treatment will improve your chances of avoiding significant consequences.... read more »

Are you embarrassed about your smile because it does not live up to your expectations? Are there any oral ailments that are holding your teeth and gums back from their true potential? Oftentimes, simple alignment issues and spacing concerns are enough to make a wonderful smile look inadequate. If you would like a better smile, straighten your teeth with Invisalign®.... read more »

Do you work hard or strive for a beautiful and healthy smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people want a healthy and beautiful smile, and part of that comes from remembering to take care of your dental tools. These tools include your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is a key to oral health. Your toothbrush washes away plaque and... read more »

When the natural bacteria in your mouth exploit an area of weakened tooth enamel, it can cause tooth decay. When this happens, the resulting cavity can quickly spread to compromise a vast area. Sometimes the tooth decay can be so severe that the tooth fractures or is lost. When this happens, your dentists might need to extract the tooth to... read more »

If you have a toothache in Lincoln, Nebraska, then the first thing you can do is identify the cause of the pain. Oftentimes, something small or mundane is causing the ache. If this is the case for you, then there’s no need to worry. However, there are other times when something more severe and serious is causing the ache. That... read more »

When a cavity forms on one of your teeth, the bacteria are tenacious in their attempts to exploit the tooth enamel. Without timely treatment, this decay can start to penetrate the interior structures of the tooth. In time, it could compromise a significant amount of the tooth and infect the root, resulting in the total loss of the tooth. To... read more »

We all know brushing your teeth is important. However, flossing your teeth is equally important, and too often gets skipped. This vital step is a key to removing plaque and food particles from between your teeth and along your gum line where brushing cannot reach. To help you find a floss that is right for you, our friendly staff at... read more »

Most everyone knows to brush and floss your teeth. However, not enough people actually take their oral care seriously. As we age, this can be a major problem. Did you know that as you age your oral health can be at risk? That is because there are many conditions that can occur as you age if you do not properly... read more »