Did you know that dental bonding can improve your smile? More specifically, it can fix abnormal or irregular issues within your teeth by directly bonding resin and porcelain to the problematic areas. No longer does your smile need to endure unpleasant gashes, marks, blemishes, or stains. Professional dental bonding treatments are administered directly by Dr. Dennis Jenkins at Designing Smiles... read more »

The overall health of your mouth plays a very important role in your overall quality of life. Tooth loss, periodontal disease, and oral cancers can cause significant discomfort, medical complications, and might be expensive to treat. With many oral health conditions prevention is the best initial approach. This starts with a consistent daily oral hygiene routine. To aid in this... read more »

Dental fractures can vary in severity depending on their size, location, and the affected tooth. If a dental fracture is large, or the tooth has a shallow amount of tooth enamel, Dr. Dennis Jenkins might not be able to treat the tooth with a standard amalgam or composite filling. In a case like this he might recommend treating the fractured... read more »

Contoured areas of your teeth can sometimes trap bacterial deposits. If they aren’t cleaned away by your oral hygiene regimen it can promote tooth decay. If it’s caught early Dr. Dennis Jenkins might be able to treat a small cavity with a simple dental filling. The treatment process starts with a thorough examination to determine the severity of the cavity.... read more »

If appropriate oral health care routines are not observed on a daily basis, your teeth can become injured, which can result in a cavity forming. If a cavity takes hold, tooth loss can eventually occur. The desire for a cavity-free smile awaits with dental fillings. The key to understanding dental fillings includes the following: - Dental fillings can keep teeth... read more »

Each of the teeth visible in your smile plays an important role in your oral function and many of your facial expressions. If one or more of these teeth is compromised by physical or cosmetic imperfections it can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Fortunately, Dr. Dennis Jenkins has years of training and experience in a wide... read more »

Your dentures are strong replacement teeth that fill your mouth and give you a complete and stunning smile. However, even though they are strong and fake, that doesn't mean you don't need to take good care of them. It's important to do all you can to keep your dentures in tip-top shape. In order to clean your denture, you need... read more »

Removable dental appliances like dentures are meant to sit snugly in place thanks to the custom fit designed by Dr. Dennis Jenkins. However, many denture wearers will also apply a little denture adhesive to the appliance. If something manages to work its way in between the denture and your gums, you will need to address it at your earliest convenience.... read more »

Prevent halitosis from overwhelming your smile. Halitosis, a symptom more commonly referred to as bad breath, is a disorder that is linked to foul odors coming from the mouth. Traditionally, bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene or infection in your mouth, but it can stem from deeper issues within your body as well. Bad breath is not always... read more »

You may have heard that you’ll need to floss and brush your teeth regularly if you’d like to enjoy a healthy smile. For example, you may have heard that keeping your smile clean should be a crucial part of keeping your mouth healthy. However, would you be surprised to hear that eating certain foods might also help you keep your... read more »