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Have you ever wanted to design your smile with the aid and guidance of a professional dental team? Then look no further, at Spring Creek Dentistry in Spring, we understand the impact a beautiful, healthy smile can have on your confidence and overall well-being. That’s why we use Digital Smile Design to help create a… (Read More)

While missing teeth is common amongst older adults, it can hurt the appearance of your smile and confidence. At times it can make you feel self-conscious of your smile. In addition to impacting your smile, missing teeth can also cause jaw bone loss, and facial structure changes, and affect your overall well-being. At Spring Creek… (Read More)

About 30-40 million people a year avoid the dentist due to feelings of anxiety and fear. Fear of going to the dentist is common and thankfully being talked about more and more in the dental world. Many dentists go to great lengths to help patients feel comfortable. They will offer spa-like amenities like warm towels,… (Read More)

We don’t mean the emotion, though you just might be feeling it if you or your loved ones have been losing sleep because of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. MAD is the abbreviation for Mandibular Advancement Device, and it’s a type of oral appliance that could help you and your family experience restful sleep again…. (Read More)

No one wants to think about the words “abscessed tooth” applying to their mouth but to paraphrase Sun Tzu, it’s a good idea to know your enemy. Causes of an abscessed tooth include: Tooth decay Gum disease A cracked tooth When a tooth is compromised by one or more of these conditions, bacteria may enter… (Read More)

Diastema is the medical name for a space or gap between two teeth. While the most commonly gapped teeth are the two at the upper front and center, a gap can occur between any two teeth. There are many potential causes for gapped teeth, including: Teeth that are too small for the jawbone Teeth that… (Read More)

When it comes to straightening your smile Spring Creek Dentistry knows there are many things to take into consideration; The type of braces you wear, the severity of your misalignment, and how long you will need to wear them.  Braces are slowly moving the bones and straightening your teeth. The wires and brackets attached to… (Read More)

If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Spring Creek Dentistry may recommend space maintainers to support their dental health. Space maintainers are custom-made acrylic or metal dental appliances that can either be removable or cemented into the mouth. Their purpose is to keep the space… (Read More)

Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent with the family. Here are a few ideas from Spring Creek Dentistry to make consistent oral hygiene a little more convenient: Brushing teeth in the shower:  as hard as it is to get your… (Read More)

Teeth are typically the first thing that comes to mind for people when they hear the words dentist or dentistry, which makes sense—the root word dent actually means tooth! However, your teeth require healthy gums to hold them in place.  Did you know gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss? That’s why… (Read More)