A dental bridge is often the preferred option for a patient needing to replace a tooth that was lost in a severe case of tooth decay, dental trauma or otherwise required extraction. The dental work is designed to replicate the presence of the original tooth while also incorporating a dental crown on each end. It… Read more »
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A Damaged Dental Crown Needs Timely Treatment
Dental crowns are typically created in a state of the art dental lab from materials like gold, other metals and dental grade porcelain. They are generally used by dentists like Dr. Sterling Whitworth or Dr. Caralyn Leonard to treat a tooth that suffers from fractured tooth enamel or tooth decay. Some patients also have porcelain dental… Read more »
Care For Your Smile By Caring For Your Dentures
is pleased to provide custom-made dentures to help our patients enjoy full, healthy smiles. Though the appliances themselves can’t develop cavities or infections, they require proper denture care in order to serve you well and keep your smile beautiful. We offer the following tips for denture care to help you maintain your new appliance: –… Read more »
What You Should Know About TMJ Disorder
You may know that there are many things that could impact your oral health, but did you know that common issues might also impact your teeth and gums? For instance, are you aware that medicines and diet can also impact your teeth? Even stress can also lead to problems such as TMJ disorder. Your TMJ… Read more »
All You Need to Know About Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are strong and reliable shells that cover your teeth and protect them from the harmful particles that create tooth decay. This is a great preventative option if you struggle with having a consistent and efficient oral hygiene routine. Typically, children are the ones who receive dental sealants. This is because sometimes they… Read more »
Dental Implants: Your Ideal Tooth Replacement Service
Are you missing any teeth and are looking for healthy and effective enhancements to replace them? Some of the most common services for tooth replacements include dentures, bridges, and dental implants. Dental implants often serve as the most permanent solution for missing teeth, and when cared for effectively, can last a lifetime. If you have… Read more »
Seek out Straight Teeth with Invisalign® Aligners
Are you looking to fix your smile for the new year? Have you suffered from crooked teeth for so long that you are finally ready to make a change? If so, would like to offer you a chance to try a highly popular orthodontic treatment called Invisalign®. Invisalign seeks to remove your crooked teeth and give… Read more »
Oral Hygiene for Aging Teeth
Our teeth age even as we do, but unlike some ailments we may have no control over, our smile is something we can maintain. With proper care and attention, our smiles can age gracefully. Dr. and our team in , , are pleased to share a few oral hygiene tips to keep your smile young!… Read more »
With Proper Preparation and Thoughtful Aftercare You Should Have a Speedy Recovery from Multiple Tooth Extractions
Long-term problems with gum disease, tooth decay or other oral health complications can severely compromise the full function of your mouth. Beyond simply impairing your ability to adequately chew food, it can impact your speech and leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile. In a situation like this, ’s dentists might recommend restoring the full… Read more »
Answers to Some Common Questions about TMJ
Welcome to Covington Dental Partners online! Dr. Sterling Whitworth and Dr. Caralyn Leonard are pleased to help our patients in Covington, Georgia, and the surrounding areas with all of your dental needs. In today’s blog, we would like to answer some common questions regarding TMJ. So, let’s begin! What is TMJ? The joint which connects your jaw to… Read more »
