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If your dentist has diagnosed you with periodontal disease, you are far from alone. Millions of Americans suffer from a range of symptoms that include gum pain and inflammation, tissue damage, and even tooth loss. Unfortunately, periodontal disease can have serious consequences for your overall health. Here is why you should visit your dentist as soon as possible.

Are you considering asking your dentist about braces or Invisalign to straighten your teeth or close unsightly gaps? As you will learn in this video, orthodontists specialize in aligning teeth to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

If you are missing teeth, your dentist may recommend removable appliances called dentures to restore the cosmetic appearance and health of your smile. Depending on the number of missing teeth and the health of your surrounding jaw bone, mini or traditional dental implants can help secure your new teeth. Read on to take a look at the different kinds of dentures available today.

It is normal for people to feel some degree of anxiety when they go to the dentist. Fortunately, you can quell your anxiety through sedation dentistry. This type of dentistry utilizes modern medicine to make the individual feel relaxed and comfortable, yet still conscious. Sedation can be administered intravenously or in pill form.

Snoring may cause a temporary inconvenience to those within earshot, but sleep apnea can impact a person’s waking life by significantly reducing the quality of one’s sleep. Watch this video for a look at what happens during sleep apnea.

In the event that a portion of your tooth decays, breaks, cracks, or is worn down, Dr. Stephen Seidler can provide treatment in the form of a dental filling. This practice is completely safe, and is considered a routine procedure. There are even different types of fillings available to be decided upon between your dentist and yourself. Read on for an overview of what you need to know about dental fillings.

Would you like to enjoy a more attractive smile in the new year? If so, you may want to contact Dr. Seidler about getting dental veneers. Dental veneers can provide versatile benefits for imperfect smiles. The following information provides more details about getting the smile you have always wanted with veneers.

Having a less-than-perfect smile can impact your personal and professional presence. If uneven or discolored teeth are causing you to cover your smile with your lips or hands, now is the time to get a smile makeover. A smile makeover can address the facets of your smile that you want to enhance. Are you long past your smoking habit, but still have stains that linger on your teeth? Teeth whitening can eliminate your discoloration. Have old sport injuries left you with chipped or cracked teeth? Porcelain veneers can beautifully restore your damaged teeth. Porcelain veneers can also disguise the problem of minor malocclusions. If you want to enjoy a smile that makes your presence known for all the right reasons, consult Dr. Seidler about your smile makeover options.

In order to have a beautiful smile, you need to have healthy gums. However, many people of all ages suffer from gum disease. This video details how gum disease can develop when plaque forms.