Caring for Your Dental Implants: Best Practices and Routine Maintenance
Are you about to get dental implants? You should be excited because implants complete your smile to help you eat, speak, and laugh with confidence. With dental implants, no more hiding your smile when in public or avoiding hard or chewy foods. Dental implants restore your smile’s function and aesthetics as if you have 100% natural teeth. What’s more, dental implants are designed to last for life! However, you should practice good dental care to reap the full benefits of implant-based restorations. Dr. Thelam Nguyen of Tansley Woods Dentistry explains the steps to care for your implants immediately after placement and in the long … Continue reading
What to Expect During Your First Routine Dental Visit
Creating healthy, confident smiles is our mission; we’re glad you have taken the first step. Regular dental exams are an essential component of your oral hygiene routine. During your dental check-ups at Tansley Woods Dentistry in Burlington, Ontario, Dr. Thelam Nguyen and the team inspect your teeth, gums, and other oral structures to identify problems before they advance. If it’s your first dental appointment, it’s natural to be a little anxious. Our office wants to message those negativities away by explaining what happens during a typical dental exam. Keep scrolling to find out. What should I expect during a dental exam? Our office never … Continue reading
Why You Should Only Whiten Your Teeth With a Professional Dentist
Your teeth tend to lose their whiteness as you age or after years of indulging in stain-causing foods like coffee, tea, and dark wine. Years back, a radiant smile seemed out of reach for most patients because of expensive cosmetic treatments like veneers, but not anymore. With teeth whitening, you can achieve that perfect, radiant smile. If you have straight and undamaged teeth, teeth whitening might be the only treatment required to achieve your desired smile. Regrettably, the market is saturated with numerous teeth whitening methods, making it challenging to determine the best approach. According to Dr. Thelam Nguyen from Tansley Woods Dentistry, … Continue reading
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry: Enhancing Your Smile and Confidence
Our smile is like our beacon — it’s the first thing people notice whenever you open your mouth. Your smile also exudes confidence and joy. But if you have dental imperfections, you may feel uncomfortable showing your grin. If you have dental flaws in Burlington, Ontario, please talk to Tansley Woods Dentistry. Dr. Thelam Nguyen and the team use cosmetic dentistry to eliminate dental imperfections for a stunning smile. Benefits of cosmetic dentistry Dr. Nguyen uses teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, dental bonding, and other treatments to improve the aesthetics of your smile. Although “aesthetic dentistry” may sound superficial, these treatments go beyond enhancing … Continue reading
Correct Gapped, Chipped, Crooked, and Otherwise Flawed Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
Embarrassed by the shade of your teeth? Feeling insecure about one or two teeth that are not in line with the rest? Dental veneers from Tansley Woods Dentistry in Burlington, Ontario, can help fix your flawed smile. Dental veneers are super-thin, fingernail-sized porcelain coverings mounted on your front teeth to change their appearance. Dr. Thelam Nguyen usually installs a full set of veneers, although some patients need only one or two veneers for a complete smile transformation. How porcelain veneers can benefit your smile Dental veneers are the best thing to happen in cosmetic dentistry. Unlike teeth whitening or cosmetic orthodontics, dental veneers can … Continue reading
Overcome Dental Cavities with Beautiful, Tooth-like White Fillings
Hearing that you have a cavity is the last thing you want, especially if you practice near-perfect dental care. However, because of genetics, dietary choices, and certain medical conditions, cavities are common, and many patients will likely have them at some point. Thankfully, you can address cavities and minor tooth decay with dental fillings at Tansley Woods Dentistry, Burlington, Ontario. Dr. Thelam Nguyen prefers composite (white) fillings for their safety and aesthetic appeal when treating tooth decay. What are composite fillings and what to expect during the procedure Composite fillings are made from a tooth-coloured dental filling material called composite resin — a … Continue reading
Rebuild Your Smile, Restore Your Oral Health with Full Mouth Rehabilitation Services
In an ideal life, your teeth should last a lifetime. But because our world is anything but utopic, your teeth may suffer from injury, disease, neglect, and other dental issues. When your smile is damaged, this doesn’t have to become your new normal! Full mouth restoration from Tansley Woods Dentistry in Burlington, Ontario, can repair and rebuild your oral health to restore its function and appearance as it used to be, if not better. Full oral rehabilitation defined A dental filling is enough to address your dental issue if you have a cavity. Similarly, if you have a missing tooth, an implant or bridge … Continue reading
Receding Gums? Here’s How Gum Tissue Grafting Can Help
Healthy gums snugly surround your teeth to protect them from infections and temperature changes. However, periodontal disease, aggressive brushing, and other factors may cause your gums to recede, exposing your tooth roots. Gum recession causes tooth sensitivity when eating, drinking, and even smiling. It also affects your beautiful smile. Don’t let the discomfort and unsightliness of receding gums go untreated. Dr. Thelam Nguyen and the team at Tansley Woods Dentistry in Burlington, Ontario, offer gum tissue grafting services to restore your gums to their natural appearance and feel. Why you should treat gum recession It’s hard to ignore gum recession because of discomfort and the damage … Continue reading
Preventive Dental Care and Its Value to Your Dental Health
Many patients only visit the dentist when restorative work becomes necessary, but you should not neglect preventive dental work. Oral health can sometimes be taken for granted, but it is an essential component of our everyday lives. Superior oral health allows us to smile, speak, and eat without issue. Preventive dental care, including at-home brushing, flossing, rinsing, and making regularly scheduled appointments with a dentist, are habits which should be established early in life. Dr. Thelam Nguyen and the team at Tansley Woods Dentistry provide preventive dental care services to patients in the Burlington, Ontario area. The Importance of Preventive Dental Care While … Continue reading
Is There Really a Difference Between Professional and Over The Counter Teeth Whitening Treatments?
Figuring out what type of teeth whitening treatment is best for you can be challenging, especially considering the many options. Just by looking at over-the-counter options, you have whitening trays, whitening strips, whitening toothpaste, and more. Your dentist also will likely offer whitening treatments. For those in the Burlington, Ontario area, you can discuss professional teeth whitening options with Dr. Thelam Nguyen and the dental team at Tansley Woods Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen offers both in-office and take-home whitening services. You may ask yourself, “Is there a difference between professional and over-the-counter whitening options?” Let us take a look into this. Does One Size … Continue reading