Monet Aesthetic Dentistry Blog

You took the leap, and now you’re finally enjoying a perfect smile with the help of porcelain veneers! Thanks to your new and improved appearance, you’ve been feeling happier, more confident, and ready to take on the world. Since your teeth are beautiful and free of chips, cracks, and stains, do you still need to worry about cavities? While your porcelain veneers won’t experience decay, the teeth they protect still can! If you want to keep you smile looking confident for years, you need to protect it. Find out how you can still get cavities with porcelain veneers, and what you can do about it!

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How long has it been since you’ve bitten into a nice juicy steak? If you’re missing one or more teeth, it has probably been far too long. Gaps in your smile, even if they’re not visible, can make it hard to chow down on your favorite chewy or crunchy foods. Fortunately, your dentist has a solution – dental implants! Let’s talk more about dental implants and what’s they’re made of.

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Enjoying a great meal or a steaming hot latte on a cold morning are some of life’s simple pleasures. The only problem is that certain foods and drinks are notorious for staining your teeth, which adds years to your appearance. The best defense against stains and discoloration is being aware of these items so you can minimize their impact on your smile and also getting professional whitening from a cosmetic dentist. Keep reading to learn how you can help your smile look fantastic and prevent stains from certain foods and beverages.

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Unfortunately, almost a quarter of the U.S. population, or around 74 million people, don’t have dental insurance. That makes it a lot more likely that they’ll only see a dentist in Farmington when they’re in pain, which is far from ideal. Routine dental care is a much better approach because it prevents dental problems, which is easier and less expensive than treating them. At Monet Aesthetic Dentistry, we’ve set out to make dental care (both routine and otherwise) more affordable for everyone by creating an in-house discount plan. Learn more about the plan and how preventative care benefits you below!

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When is the last time that you saw a dentist? If you’ve been putting off dental visits because of money, unfortunately, prolonged treatment will end up costing you more in the long run. Many people don’t have dental insurance, which makes receiving the care that they need and deserve much harder. Thankfully, Dr. Leslie Metzger offers an in-house plan at Monet Aesthetic Dentistry to give patients quality and affordable care. Keep reading to learn more about this plan and why it’s important to see your dentist in Farmington regularly.

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If you’ve been on social media recently, odds are you’ve come across a photo of someone with teeth that look like they’re covered in some kind of black foam. It’s not actually foam, but activated charcoal. People claim this new craze is better for your teeth than professional whitening treatments. Is that true? Let’s look at whether charcoal is effective at teeth whitening, and how it compares to whitening treatments from your dentist.

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If you have a minor dental problem, like swelling or a sore tooth, it can easy to write it off as unimportant. You might think you don’t really need to go to the dentist. However, symptoms like that, though they seem insignificant, can become larger issues if left untreated. See your emergency dentist right away if you experience any of these problems.

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For individuals with missing teeth, dental implants are a popular solution to rejuvenate their smile and boost their confidence. Indeed, according to the Dental Products Report, more than half a MILLION dental implants were placed in the U.S. in 2017 alone. While dental implants can often last for decades – or even a lifetime – with proper care, problems can sometimes arise that lead to implant failure. Whether you already have a dental implant or are considering getting one to fill the gap in your smile, you will want to read the information below.

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During your dental checkup, your dentist says that they see signs that you grind or clench your teeth, a condition called bruxism. Then you realize that you’ve been clenching your teeth a lot lately from stress. Or perhaps you grind your teeth while you sleep. These two actions may seem small and insignificant at first, but they actually can have a notable influence on you and your smile in the long term. Keep reading to learn more about bruxism and what your dentist can do to help alleviate it. (more…)

Part of being a dentist is staying on top of the latest technical advances. That’s why we’re excited to tell our patients about the benefits of modern laser dentistry. It’s now possible to offer gentler, more effective treatments for problems such as gum disease and tooth decay. Let’s look at five ways laser therapy is transforming the way dentistry gets done in the 21^st century.

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