Blog
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition that can cause life-threatening conditions. One of the treatments for OSA is a CPAP machine. If you can’t tolerate a CPAP machine for any reason, Dr. Aleaha Fettig of Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD, can fit you with an oral appliance. This ...
Read MoreOur teeth are normally very strong but sometimes they can have problems. If your tooth has been broken or is damaged by decay, the staff at Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD will try to fix it with a filling, crown, or other dental treatment. Sometimes the tooth will be too damaged and the only ...
Read MoreFar too often, patients will put off going to the dentist for a root canal treatment. Many people are worried that it will be painful. The reality is this: A root canal treatment can end your pain. When you have a toothache, it can be the result of a tooth infection. That is a problem that ...
Read MoreNow that you are working professional, you want people to see you as an adult. You've noticed that your co-workers all seem to have nice, straight smiles. This makes you a little self-conscious about your own teeth. Maybe you have a gap you would like to close. Maybe you have a slight ...
Read MoreRestorative dentistry has come a long way. Throughout human history, people have tried using all kinds of things to repair broken teeth and to replace lost teeth. Ivory, animal bones, stones, and seashells are just of the few things that we know have been used historically. Today's dental ...
Read MoreSometimes when you visit the dentist for a routine exam, we might find out you need something else done to your teeth. Some dentists will then refer you to an oral surgeon to have the procedure done. It’s not unusual for a general dentist to send you to another doctor to have, for example, ...
Read MoreDid you know that your child should see the dentist for the first time by the time they’re six months old or when their first tooth starts coming in? Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD, knows how important it is to get your kids off to a great start at the dentist. That’s why we do everything ...
Read MoreBeing afraid of going to the dentist is not unusual. Many people get anxious about a dental appointment even if they’re never had a bad experience in the dental chair. At Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD, our team never wants you to be afraid of coming to the dentist. We’re set up to offer ...
Read MoreAberdeen Smiles is a full-service dental care provider in Aberdeen, SD. We are highly skilled in general, family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, and we’re here to help you and your family have great-looking, healthy smiles for life. One way is through our dental blog, which shares helpful ...
Read More