Today we wanted to start with some questions: Are you suffering through the aftermath of tooth loss as an adult? Do you feel embarrassed all the time? Does avoiding harder-to-chew menu items leave you unfulfilled? Are you ready to find a dentist in Aberdeen, SD who can boost the health, function, and appearance of your smile? If you answered yes ...
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It’s true that we won’t be able to give you your natural teeth back following adult tooth loss, but if you are the right candidate, we will be able to give you the next best thing: All-on-4 dental implants. These life-like replacement teeth can quickly improve your unfortunate situation restoring your confidence as well as your health! Keep ...
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At Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD, we know how important regular dental visits are. The last thing we want is for anxiety to keep you from getting your teeth cared for. That’s why we make visits to our office as relaxing and stress-free as we can. When you come to our office, your comfort is our main priority. We offer massaging dental chairs ...
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When you hear the words “root canal,” you’re likely to think the worst. The fact is that a root canal treatment is not any more painful than getting a filling. Test your knowledge (and your misconceptions) about what root canal therapy is. Take our quiz and see just how much you know about the treatment that’s used to save teeth. Then ...
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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. Drake of Aberdeen Smiles in Aberdeen, SD, can fit you with an oral appliance. This appliance has been known to help with snoring. Dr. Valerie ...
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Our 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 option is to extract it. Here are some of the reasons ...
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Far 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 will only get worse if you don't take care of ...
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Now 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 overbite or underbite. Maybe your teeth are crooked or ...
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Restorative 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 crowns are better than anything that has come before. The ...
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Sometimes 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, your wisdom teeth pulled. In a day of ...
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