Accidentally biting your lip while eating a meal or enjoying a snack is rarely a cause for concern. However, there are other times when a blow to the face or other oral accident can cause significant trauma. To help you adequately provide first aid to an injured lip, your dentist, Dr. Dennis Jenkins, offers these basic tips. If your lip... read more »

Your dental bridge might seem like a strong dental appliance that can never be damaged or harmed. However, even though your bridge is indeed reliable and tough, there is still a chance tooth decay or gum disease could harm the abutments that anchor the bridge into place. This is why it’s important to take good care of your dental bridge... read more »

You cannot go wrong with either dental veneers or dental crowns when choosing a tooth restoration service. They both feature state-of-the-art technology combined with the master craftsmanship of our dentists at Designing Smiles PSC to give you an unbelievable substitution for any damaged teeth you have. Below are some of the advantages of each: The advantages dental crowns provide: -... read more »

A blow to the face that knocks one of your teeth out is always a significant oral trauma. When this happens, timely first aid and immediate treatment will improve your chances of having the tooth implanted back into place. Even if the tooth cannot be saved, it will also help reduce your chances of suffering serious consequences. With that in... read more »

Losing a tooth can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Not only will it impair your ability to chew food, but it can also mar your appearance and slur your speech. In time, the surrounding teeth might even move out of their natural alignment in reaction to the lost tooth. In a case like this, your dentist,... read more »

You may think that brushing and flossing are all you need to do in order to have great oral health. While that’s technically correct, you can improve your oral health even more by using mouthwash. This is something our team here at Designing Smiles PSC in Sellersburg, Indiana recommends highly. So let’s look at two reasons as to why our... read more »

Your teeth are made up of mineral crystals that give your teeth the toughness they need to bite, chew and grind the foods you eat. Unfortunately, it is also possible for acidic foods and beverages as well as the pervasive bacteria in your mouth to erode the mineral structures of your teeth. This process, which is known as demineralization, can... read more »

You know it’s important to brush your teeth if you’re hoping to stay healthy, but did you know that your toothbrush could be harboring a number of germs? Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to keep your mouth and toothbrush healthy and strong. The first thing you should consider is placing your toothbrush in a dry, open... read more »

Your tooth enamel has microscopic textures where small staining particles and residue can adhere. If they are not removed on a daily basis, they can slowly start to penetrate the enamel layer, setting the stains in deeply. The depth of the stains on your teeth will directly influence the whitening products or treatment that Dr. Dennis Jenkins suggests. --Brushing your... read more »

Any partial or dentures that Designing Smiles PSC fits you for will be custom designed to fit securely to the structure of your underlying gums. Even with this tight fit many people like adding denture adhesive for an extra secure hold as well as to help block out food particles. If a few stray food particles do happen to work... read more »