Don’t Let TMD Affect Your Holiday Celebrations

We know that this time of year is hectic. Holiday celebrations, festivities, time with family, and more can make this time of year overwhelming. The added stress can lead to complications if you suffer from TMD. If you are unfamiliar, TMD refers to temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joint, also known as the TMJ, is responsible for opening and closing the jaw. We would hate for discomfort in your jaw and facial muscles to put a damper on your holiday celebrations

Thinking About Botox?

Do you look in the mirror and become frustrated with what you see? If you are looking to improve your appearance, now is the perfect time, with the holidays and new year around the corner. Aside from cosmetic dentistry treatments that can improve any aesthetic imperfections in your teeth, we are happy to offer our patients Botox. These treatments are used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Read on to learn more about this popular treatment.

Can Problematic Teeth Affect Your Overall Health?

At Smiles By Holsinger & Higgins, one of our goals is to help our patients improve their oral health. Not only can problematic teeth affect your oral health, but they can also lead to complications with your overall health. We highly encourage our patients to visit our office for routine hygiene examinations and cleaning appointments because we are thorough in checking for any signs of decay, gum disease, or other problems. It can be difficult to spot problems with the naked eye, but using X-rays and our dental knowledge, we are easily able to find problems with your teeth and gums. Once we diagnose a problem, we recommend that patients schedule their treatment appointments as soon as possible.

5 Ways Dental Implants Can Change Your Life

If you or a loved one has experienced tooth loss, it is important to choose a tooth replacement option as soon as possible. Living with an open space in your mouth is not ideal and can lead to serious oral health complications in the near future. We work with our patients to select an option that will benefit their lifestyle and goals for their oral health. One treatment that is especially popular with our patients is dental implants. We want to share 5 benefits of dental implants and how they can change your life. Read on to learn more.

A Way We Can Save Your Tooth

At Smiles by Holsinger & Higgins, we do all we can to save your natural teeth. You will only have one set of adult teeth in your lifetime. We know that anything can happen, and thankfully, we have the know-how and technology to treat any problems, but we love it when patients can keep their natural teeth. When patients experience severe decay or mouth trauma, we may suggest a root canal. Over the years, this treatment has gotten a bad reputation. Patients often fear this common treatment when they simply don’t understand the process.

How Cosmetic Treatments Can Brighten Your Holidays

Would you love to improve your smile? If so, there is no better time than the present to learn about the treatments we offer that can bring about the changes to your smile you want to see. Many of the treatments we recommend will not only improve the aesthetics of your teeth, but they will help their function as well. With the holiday season fast approaching, there is no better time to learn how we can help. Many of the treatments we offer can be completed before the start of the holiday season. Read on to learn more about how we can help you improve your smile this fall.

Schedule Your Next Dental Checkup Today To Avoid Holiday Hassles

When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, you are due for a visit. With the end of the summer and schedules picking back up, now is the perfect time. It is best to schedule an appointment now before the hustle and bustle of the holidays begins. We would hate for you or a loved one to experience a dental emergency and need treatment during the holiday season. The longer you go between appointments, the greater the chance you have of experiencing dental problems. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving routine dental care.

What To Do When You Have A Cracked Tooth

It always seems like an emergency happens at the worst time, and a dental emergency is no different. There are a number of reasons why a patient may experience an emergency. One of the most common is failure to receive a recommended treatment in a timely manner, and then the problem progresses. When an emergency happens, it can be difficult to determine when a visit to our office is necessary. One emergency that always requires a visit to our office is a cracked tooth.