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Why CEREC Same Day Crowns May Be Best For You

Sometimes a dental filling just isn’t enough to support a tooth from wearing down or fracturing. In this case, a dental crown is the best solution to help restore a tooth to its natural function and esthetics. At Skeens Family Dentistry, we utilize the most advanced dental techniques like CEREC same day crowns. This level […]

Always Fighting Bad Breath? Here’s Why.

We all wake up with a hint of morning breath. That’s to be expected after eight hours with your mouth shut! But fighting bad breath all day long is a separate and more serious issue. Do you constantly reach for breath mints and gum to cover stale breath? Do you avoid face-to-face conversations so […]

10 Things You Never Knew Your Dentist Does at Every Dental Checkup

You know it’s important to keep your dental checkup date with your dentist every six months, but do you know exactly why? During each dental checkup, your dentist performs a number of critical tasks that help to keep your mouth healthy and protected… even if you don’t realize he’s doing them at all! Check […]

Do You Have Sensitive, Aching Teeth? It Could be Bruxism

Sleep is supposed to be a time for rest and recovery. But that can’t happen when your teeth are constantly grinding into each other. Millions of Americans suffer from the condition of nighttime teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. If you’re among the 8% of adults with this sleep disorder, you may not even […]

What to Expect During Dental Implant Surgery

You shouldn’t have to live with missing teeth for another second. Dental implants are the “Gold Standard” in tooth replacement technology because they offer a permanent, durable, and natural solution to lost teeth. If you’re considering dental implants, here’s what you should know about the dental implant surgery process. Step 1: Consultation and […]

All About Guided Dental Implant Placement

If you’re one of the 178 million Americans missing at least one tooth, you probably forget what it feels like to smile confidently and without hesitation You want to restore your mouth with a trusted tooth replacement option like dental implants, but who is the best person for the job? Not every dentist has the […]

Straighten Your Summer Smile With ClearCorrect

You have crooked teeth, but the thought of wearing wired metal braces makes you cringe. Luckily, there’s a much better option available through your dentist: ClearCorrect. ClearCorrect uses clear, comfortable aligners to correct misaligned teeth. This revolutionary teeth straightening method makes it possible to improve and revitalize your smile without ever looking at […]

How Dentists Are Keeping Patients Safe During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, especially for our health and safety. In just a few months, COVID-19 forced our entire country, and countries around the globe, to reconsider our existing infection control techniques. Some industries had little to no protections at all in the pre-pandemic era. Others, like the dental profession, have […]

It’s That Time of Year! Spring Cleaning For Your Mouth

Spring is just around the corner, which means spring cleaning is too. As the weather gets warmer you’re busy reorganizing your closet, mulching your flower beds, and digging out the steam cleaner to give your carpets some TLC. But what about your mouth? Your smile deserves just as much attention as your closet […]