Smile Dental Lakeside - Blog

Braces vs. Aligners: 5 Things To Consider

Orthodontics can help straighten your teeth and give you a smile you can be proud to show off. If your teeth are straight and your bite is perfect, you can speak and eat easier. Straightening your teeth boosts confidence, and allows you to be comfortable around others. Not only is straightening your teeth good for

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Is Chewing Ice Bad for Your Teeth?

Chewing ice is a habit many people can not break. That crunchy texture and cool feeling makes chewing ice addictive. Many of us chew ice mindlessly without even realizing we are doing it. Unfortunately, chewing ice can damage our teeth, and can lead to further more complicated issues. Why is Chewing Ice Bad for You?

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Using the Latest Technology in Intra-Oral Scanning

There are three ways of dealing with cavities in a tooth: Small Cavities: Drill out the decay and fill the cavity with composite (typically called a “filling”) Bigger Cavities: File down the decayed portion of the tooth, and then place a “crown” over the remaining healthy tooth More decay than healthy tooth: Extract the tooth

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What is Teledentistry?

Teledentistry is gaining popularity and allows our doctors to use information technology to communicate with patients remotely using both audio and video. Teledentistry gives patients the ability to receive quality care via a virtual dental appointment in real-time, and from any location. At Smile Dental Lakeside we provide exceptional care using high-end technology, and always

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Precautionary Steps – Smile Dental Lakeside

Dear Smile Dental Patient, As you are aware, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued warnings and precautions to healthcare providers worldwide regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).  We are taking every precaution necessary to limit the exposure of any virus within our office. For that, we ask for your thoughtful participation in taking these actions. 

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New Website

We’re very excited to share our new website. This also helps us show off all the changes we’ve made to our office.

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CORONAVIRUS
HEALTH UPDATE

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and based on guidance and recommendation from the CDC, Smile Dental Lakeside has decided to close the practice until further notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.