Going to the dentist can be anxiety-inducing for a lot of people. Even routine check-ups and cleanings can make people feel nervous before they even arrive at the dentist’s office. For some folks, these feelings can be so intense that they avoid going to their biannual checkup altogether — putting their oral health at risk.…
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Dental Bridge Vs. Implant: Which is Better?
If you have a tooth – or several — that are in danger of falling out (or perhaps you already have missing teeth), there are several options to remedy the situation. Dental bridges and dental implants are popular ways to treat loose or missing teeth, but it can be difficult to figure out which option…
How to Get Rid of a Toothache — Fast!
Waking up to a sharp and throbbing pain inside your mouth could mean one thing: you have a toothache. Tooth pain seems to appear quickly and with intensity, making it even more urgent to deal with the root cause as soon as possible. Read on to learn more about why you may be experiencing tooth…
The Best Way to Whiten Your Teeth at Home
New year, new you! If you’re ready to enhance your smile this year, whitening your teeth at home can be one of the easiest — and cost-effective — ways to make your pearly whites dazzle. When most people think about whitening their teeth, they typically think there are only two options: in-office whitening with a…
3 Things You Need to Know About a Dental CBCT Scan
It’s time for your dental appointment and your dental hygenist mentions you’ll need images taken of your teeth today. But instead of the conventional x-ray machine you’re used to, your hygienist leads you to a new machine you’ve never seen before: a dental cone beam CT scanner. What exactly does this machine do? And…
Which Are Better, Crowns or Veneers?
Your dentist says you’re going to need some work done. You don’t need a whole new tooth, but a simple filling won’t fix things for you either. A veneer or crown may do the trick, but these procedures serve different purposes. If you’re considering ways to restore your teeth and enhance your smile, then you…
What to Do if You Chipped or Broke a Tooth?
You bit down on your favorite hard food and chipped or perhaps even broke a crown – what now? You want it fixed quickly and don’t want to sacrifice quality, a same-day dental crown may be an option. First, it’s time to consider a few things before a decision is made. What is a Dental…
Invisalign vs. Braces: How Do I Choose?
First things first, having your smile and bite evaluated is the critical first step in determining what the best form of treatment is for your teeth. It may be Invisalign and it may be regular braces. During an appointment with Dr. Dan he will discuss all available treatment options that will create the lasting look,…
Are Digital Impressions as Reliable as Traditional Dental Impressions
Dental impressions are bad enough, but there’s a better way to take them. Nowadays, there are many different ways to take dental impressions, including digital ones. Digital impressions use a small wand connected to a computer and creates digital images usable. This means no bulky metal tray, no goop, and no gagging. The Traditional Impression…
Professional Teeth Whitening
It’s the new year and you are ready for your new whiter smile. Ponderosa Dental Group in Missoula, Montana has the technology and expertise to deliver the results you can’t get from over the counter, drugstore strips and kits. Make your professional Zoom teeth whitening appointment at Ponderosa Dental Group for enviable results. There is…
