I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Just Smiles Hello friends and neighbors in Hilliard! Welcome to our dentistry blog. This site is for my revered patients and anyone in the Hilliard area who is looking for a local experienced and courteous general and family dentist. We are taking new patients at Just Smiles. I …
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Hilliard area and around Ohio is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid …
Does My Westerville Dentist Care About My Diet? When people in the Westerville area think of diet and oral health, they usually think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these detrimental sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary fruit drinks …
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit in Hilliard Plenty of individuals all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some individuals grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some individuals grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore …
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Just Smiles, we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you forego twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your dentist regularly. (While …
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway. It’s no secret that many Hilliard residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, think about the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, …
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay? If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, Just Smiles can help. The surfaces of your teeth may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays …
At Just Smiles, one of the most common complaints we hear from Hilliard dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. Many different kinds of oral lesions can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the most common complaint is …
Many residents in our Hilliard community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to extreme dental health problems. Your …
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging path? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in great shape? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or …
