Dental Blog

If you would like to have your teeth straightened, there are a couple of basic options on the table. Of course, the first option that comes to most people’s minds when talking about straightening teeth is braces. It is extremely common for children to get braces at some point during their adolescence, and many adults have turned to braces for their straightening power, as well. To be sure, there is nothing wrong with using braces to complete this task.

Dental crowns are one of the main tools a dentist has at his or her disposal. A crown is actually quite a simple device, but it is incredible in terms of what it can do for a patient. Once a crown is properly installed, it will look and act like a regular tooth, giving the patient more confidence than they’ve had in years. If you are interested in the possibility of having dental crowns used to solve your oral health issues, please contact Lakeside Dental right away for assistance.

At some point in your life, you may need dentures. Despite what some people seem to believe, dentures are not just for those in their retirement years. Sure, plenty of seniors need dentures, but dentures can be just as important for younger people. When you do reach a point where dentures are necessary, you’ll learn that there are actually a few different options to consider with your dentist before your dentures are created.

Do you love your smile? While we hope the answer is a confident ‘yes’, the fact is that many people feel insecure with regard to their smile for one reason or another. We want all of our patients to feel great about the way their smile looks when out in public, which is why we are proud to offer cosmetic dentistry services. If you would like to learn more about the cosmetic dentistry available at Lakeside Dental, please contact us right away for more information.

It is easy to feel a bit overwhelmed as a new parent. When you have your first child, it is not hyperbole to say that your life changes in every imaginable way. It is simply a new world, and it’s not always easy to get adjusted. You have more responsibilities than ever before, and you want to make sure you do everything right. While we don’t want to pile on to the list of tasks that you need to manage for your child, it is important that you keep pediatric dentistry high on your priority list. Setting your child on the path toward a lifetime of oral health starts only a short time after he or she is born.

Are you missing any teeth? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people are missing just a single tooth, and many others are missing more than that. It’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of, but it is something that you’ll likely want to have taken care of sooner rather than later. Fortunately, there are several options at your disposal these days, depending on your circumstances. In this blog post, we are going to look at some of the top missing tooth solutions.

There are certain dental procedures that come with a reputation. Plenty of people are afraid to visit the dentist, and it is these procedures that tend to give them the most hesitation. Of course, wisdom teeth removal is at or near the top of the list. If you have been told that you need to have wisdom teeth removed, it’s possible that you have gone into a bit of a panic about the whole situation.

We always enjoy the visits of our youngest patients, for a variety of reasons. We are proud to give them quality dental care, of course, and we the pride in getting their oral health off to a great start. Along with that, we simply enjoy having them in the office because they are so much fun. If you are looking for a dental office in Moses Lake that can care for your needs as well as the needs of your children, Lakeside Dental would be a perfect fit.

At Lakeside Dental in Moses Lake, we take great pride in offering quality dental care to our many patients. We take the responsibility of caring for your oral health quite seriously, and we always keep your best interests in mind when recommending or performing any work. But even knowing that, you probably have some worries about receiving dental care.

If you have been told by your dentist you have a cavity – or multiple cavities – you are likely headed for fillings. You’ve certainly heard of fillings before, even if you didn’t know exactly what they were, or how they worked. In this blog post, we are going to attempt to clear up any confusion you may have with regard to this common dental practice. Specifically, we are going to address some of the types of fillings in use today.