We receive questions about teeth whitening all of the time here at Trade Winds Dental, so we wanted to spell out a few of the facts to all of our patients. • In-office products are more effective and pose less risk for complications than OTC products. Why? Materials are custom… Read More…
We’ve been programmed to believe that the whiter a smile is, the healthier it is. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, your dentist in Georgetown wants you to know that there is such a thing as a too-white smile, and a smile that’s over-bleached can actually lead to… Read More…
With February being the month of celebrating love, we’re sure there’s a few of you that will be planning a candlelight dinner with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. One question that our Georgetown dental team often hears involves that lovely glass of Syrah or Merlot or Pinot Noir served alongside… Read More…
A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several different types of crowns available at Trade Winds Dental. They vary in their material, appearance, and functionality. A PFM,… Read More…
At our dental office in Georgetown, we like to focus on preventive dental care to ensure the health of our neighbors. This means seeing us for regular dental visits at least every six months. And following a proper hygiene routine at home. But there are other things you may be… Read More…
Many people start off the new year thinking about drastic changes that they want to make to their health or their bodies in general. At our Georgetown dental office, we’ve noticed that we’re getting a lot of questions about Invisalign clear aligners – how they work, how long they take,… Read More…
Have you ever wished that your teeth were whiter? We understand. We all want a bright, white smile that we’re happy to show off to the world. But many things can cause tooth discoloration — from your daily cup of coffee to your nightcap glass of red wine, or delicious… Read More…
Today, you can thank your Georgetown dentist because we’re going to set some things straight about the causes of misaligned teeth. Let’s face it, we all know that mouths and teeth come in all shapes and sizes, with numerous reasons your teeth may grow crooked, twisted, gapped, or overlapped. The… Read More…
Do you have one or more chipped teeth? We get a lot of questions from new patients calling our Georgetown dental office and current patients about this common dental issue. We thought we’d take a moment to answer the top three mysteries to help you make the best decision for… Read More…
A lot of times, when someone is sitting in our dental chair and we discover that a dental crown is needed to repair a damaged tooth, it’s followed by the patient making a groaning sound and a sigh. “That means the goopy impression stuff, right? And I have to wait… Read More…