Talk to Your Dentist about Dental Veneers
Teeth with a flaw in them, whether it’s chipped, discolored, stained, or misshapen, can be a deterrence to your daily lifestyle and confidence. One of the best services to fix that front tooth is a dental veneer, giving you a restored and brighter smile! Dr. Lonnie Anderson and our staff here in Juneau, Alaska, want… Read more »
A Guide to Dental Emergencies
If you want to safeguard your mouth and teeth, you should be prepared for dental emergencies. Here are some tips to consider regarding common problems: – Bites on your lips, tongue and inner gums are quite common. For the most part, they will not draw blood, however, those that do need to be addressed. Use… Read more »
All You Need to Know About Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a common dental issue in the world today, unfortunately. Even though it’s common, it doesn’t mean it’s less dangerous. In fact, it’s one of the most serious and dangerous dental issues. It typically develops when you have poor oral hygiene, you fail to visit Dr. Lonnie Anderson twice a year, and you… Read more »
If a Tooth Cannot Be Repaired by a Filling, It Might Need to Be Restored With a Dental Crown
A cavity is typically the result of poor oral hygiene habits that allow the natural bacteria in your mouth to exploit a small amount of tooth enamel. This typically starts out as a small area of tooth decay that Dr. Lonnie Anderson can usually repair with a simple dental filling. When a cavity is allowed… Read more »
Sleep Apnea and Its Many Causes
Sleep apnea has many causes. Sleep apnea is the result of irregular breathing patterns that take place while you sleep. Although sleep apnea is a fairly common sleeping disorder, it can still be very serious and potentially deadly. Sleep apnea is often linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Sleep apnea is most… Read more »
A Significant Amount of Dental Attrition May Need Restoration with a Crown
If you are reluctant to have a minor alignment issue addressed, it can have an effect on the health of your teeth. When two teeth meet up at an unideal angle, it can cause one to slowly grind unnaturally on the tooth enamel of the other. If the problem is not corrected and treated early,… Read more »
Severe Dental Trauma That Requires Extraction Might Need a Bridge
Dental trauma from a hard blow the face can severely compromise one of your teeth. This is even more likely to befall you if you play in vigorous athletics without the protection of a quality mouthguard. Sometimes a severe dental trauma can be treated with endodontic measures such as a root canal. In a severe… Read more »
Exercise and Your Oral Health: The Benefits
Have you heard that t you should exercise if you’d like to stay in shape? You may have also heard that it’s important for you to exercise if you’d like to keep your heart and your brain healthy. However, would you be surprised to hear that exercising will also help improve the health of your… Read more »
A Fluoride Treatment Can Strengthen the Outer Shell of Your Teeth
Your tooth enamel enrobes the sensitive soft tissues within your teeth. Its mineral density gives your teeth the durability to handle biting and chewing food. If the integrity of your tooth enamel is compromised, it could significantly increase your chances of suffering tooth decay problems. This could be the result of poor oral hygiene practices… Read more »
A Cavity in Your Smile Can Often Be Repaired with a Composite Filling
Here at Lonnie A. Anderson, DDS, Dr. Lonnie Anderson understands that the appearance of your smile has a significant impact on the quality of your social life. When an unsightly cavity or chip appears on a tooth, he always advocates seeking treatment as soon as possible. With early diagnosis, Dr. Lonnie Anderson can often repair… Read more »
