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 …
Hello Hilliard! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Dr. Phil Chahine and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Hilliard area since 2003 at Just Smiles. Whether your teeth have been …
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 …
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile redesign, you want people to notice the outcome – your brilliant smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post from Just Smiles talks about three important components of a smile makeover that are not readily apparent when you …
Perfect smiles created at Just Smiles often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Just Smiles to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too short because …
Some individuals don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can entice a smile or chuckle. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers. Don’t …
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 …
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to recognize that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At …
Today in the Just Smiles dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, …
