To ensure your smile has the highest chance of oral health care success, always make sure you're practicing useful oral hygiene routines, such as visiting your dentist for routine checkups and examinations and eating a healthy diet that is full of nutritious meals. In order to make sure your smile last for the rest of your life, you need to... read more »

Thumb sucking is not good for a child’s oral health and tooth alignment. Although it may seem endearing and innocent, the effects it can have on their teeth are not good. It could seriously warp and displace the natural position of their teeth, and even hinder their growth. What’s more, it can modify their gum line and cause the next... read more »

Did you know that CEREC® technology is extremely beneficial in a variety of ways to improve your smile? Give your mouth a treat with CEREC dental crowns or fillings. The benefits of CEREC include the following: - CEREC crowns are fully customizable and designed for each individual tooth’s needs. - CEREC technology is also used for dental fillings due to... read more »

Did you know that water flossers can help keep your smile in tip-top shape? Well, it’s true! With new products on the market each day, it’s easy to feel lost in the sea of products at the store. That is why our team here at Pine Ridge Dental in Lincoln, Nebraska, is happy to talk to you about water flossers... read more »

How would you rank your oral health care? Are you seeking out all options and supplementary techniques and treatment tools to ensure your teeth and gums are well cared for? On occasion, there are times when brushing and flossing could use an upgrade or even additional help beyond the services they can provide. Listed below are a few common tips... read more »

Is your smile being guarded against toothaches? A toothache refers to discomfort produced when nerves within your pulp, located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This may be the result of an infection, an oral accident or injury, bad oral hygiene, or tooth loss including extractions, and in some cases, the pain may be felt in the mouth,... read more »

Your smile needs extra protection to make it through the teen years. People often get the last of their adult teeth during their teenage years, but regrettably, some of the teeth may not grow in properly, or there might not be enough space left, causing overcrowding and other spacing issues. Compounding the problem, teenagers often find themselves at overwhelming odds... read more »

Did you know that there are several things you might be able to do to improve the appearance of your teeth? Luckily, whether you’re worried about a missing tooth or about discolored teeth, there are a number of things you could consider doing. If you aren’t happy with a single discolored tooth, our team could suggest attaching a veneer. Veneers... read more »

Are you embarrassed about your smile because it does not live up to your expectations? Are there any oral ailments that are holding your teeth and gums back from their true potential? Oftentimes, simple alignment issues and spacing concerns are enough to make a wonderful smile look inadequate. If you would like a better smile, straighten your teeth with Invisalign®.... read more »

Do you work hard or strive for a beautiful and healthy smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people want a healthy and beautiful smile, and part of that comes from remembering to take care of your dental tools. These tools include your toothbrush. Your toothbrush is a key to oral health. Your toothbrush washes away plaque and... read more »