Your teeth work as a team, both in terms of the appearance and the function of your smile. Take away one tooth and the whole system is compromised, because each tooth has an important role to play. Dr. Doug Clark, Jr., and Dr. Doug Clark, III, your dentists in Superior, WI, think its important for you to understand the purpose of each tooth and the importance of taking good care of your smile.
Life is busy. Even during the summer when life is supposed to slow down and be more relaxed, there’s still so much to do—work, kids’ activities, vacation planning, family gatherings and more. No wonder it’s tempting to push off a few ordinary appointments, such as your visit to Hill Avenue Dental, your dentist in Superior, WI.
Life is busy. Sometimes too busy. You and your family are on the go from morning till night. School, work, shopping, cooking, laundry, carpool, homework, dishes, meetings—and the list goes on and on. And now your dentist in Superior, WI, says you need a dental crown. Who has time for that? You do, because the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental can prep, design and place same day crowns with CEREC.
What do you think is the most common chronic disease among children ages five to 17? If you guessed allergies or asthma, you’re wrong. Likewise the correct answer is not gastrointestinal problems or headaches. The most common chronic disease among our youngest citizens is tooth decay, with some 59 percent of children affected. The statistics do improve as people mature and are capable of taking better care of their teeth. But what really can be done to prevent cavities? Actually, there’s quite a bit you and your family dentist in Superior, WI, can do to help you avoid tooth decay. Read on to find out what the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental frecommend.
We don’t need to tell you that dentistry has come a long, long way over the years. There was a time when the only way to maintain oral health in the case of a severely decayed or damaged tooth was extraction. Today, that same tooth can be saved with a dental crown. But wait—there’s more! Until recently a crown required two separate visits to the dentist spaced about two weeks apart. Now, with the CEREC one-visit crown equipment, Drs. Doug and Doug Clark can give your tooth a crown in just a matter of hours. So, for a dental crown, Superior residents know to call on the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental.
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When you have a cracked or broken tooth, seeking restoration is essential not only for the appearance of your smile, but for the sake of your oral and general health, too. The question that needs to be answered is what type of restoration is appropriate. That will depend on the kind of damage and the extent of damage. At Hill Avenue Dental, the father and son team of Drs. Doug and Doug Clark will diagnosis the condition of your tooth and recommend the best restorative treatment. Let’s take a look at some of the options that are available from the dentist in Superior, WI.
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