When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Bangor, so Dr. Sevey and Dr. Atwell are here to put an end to the misinformation. Don’t feel bad if you have believed one or more of these at some point, you’re not the only one, but do make sure to give us a call at Creative Dental Solutions if you have any questions or concerns. Read more ›
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Oral Health Tips at Every Age
A few things are equally important for your oral health no matter your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visiting the dentist and a little fluoride are always the essentials. And you won’t ever hear us say otherwise.
However, your dental hygiene routine requires unique considerations at each new season of growth and maturity. Read below as Creative Dental Solutions shares what is especially important to know for your oral health throughout your life. You may be surprised at what we have to share! Read more ›
Posted in Dental Health, Patient Care
Fun Dental Facts…Did You Know?
Sure, dentistry is serious medicine, and daily dental hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too! And fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up.
Creative Dental Solutions in Bangor treats our patients professionally and joyfully because teeth are cool. Take Dr. Sevey & Dr. Atwell’s word for it, there’s much to learn and admire about even the most average set of teeth. Read more ›
Posted in Blog
Why Wisdom Teeth are Not So Wise
Most Bangor folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Sevey or Dr. Atwell has just shown you an X-Ray with the infamous third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely hear people talking about the reasons for getting rid of wisdom teeth. Today, we at Creative Dental Solutions are going to explain what wisdom teeth are, why they don’t deserve to stay in your mouth, and how we can help! As always, feel free to call us with any questions or concerns. Read more ›
Veneers – Not Just for the Silver Screen
There’s a lot of hair and makeup that goes into making your favorite stars sparkle on the screen. And while we can’t all hire a professional artist to make us look perfect every day, there is a lasting solution to giving you that perfect Hollywood smile.
What are Veneers?
Veneers are a very strong, paper-thin cover over your teeth. They look just like real teeth, but even better. Veneers are often used to improve the look of teeth with spacing and alignment issues or staining problems. They can be applied wherever needed, on one tooth or a whole set. Read more ›
Posted in Blog
Gum Disease & Birth Defects
What is Gum Disease?
The short answer: Gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it!
The long answer: All over your body, tissues have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame to try and kill it. Inflammation of your gums is called gingivitis. Gingivitis looks like red, soft, and sore gum tissue.
Over time, gingivitis can lead to more troublesome gum disease (called periodontitis) that can grow even deeper and start to harm the bones of your teeth and jaw. Severe gum disease can wreak havoc in your mouth. Pregnant women need to be especially careful because gum disease is linked with pre-term births and babies with low birth weight.
Every mom and mom-to-be wants the best start for their little one, and their journey into parenthood. Read on from Dr. Sevey & Dr. Atwell at Creative Dental Solutions to learn more about gum disease and pregnancy. Read more ›
Could White Teeth Help You Land a Job Interview?
A recent, three-part study by Crest® puts numbers to what most of us already knew - white teeth are beautiful and powerful!
The study used both qualitative and quantitative measures in multiple settings to determine what effect white teeth can have on a person’s life. The findings are pretty clear. In a portion of the study on employment, researchers found that whiter teeth greatly increased a person’s chance of getting hired, and of receiving a larger salary offer. In a portion of the study on romance, subjects went on simulated dates. Subjects had an increased chance of their date being even more interested in them after their teeth were whitened. Read more ›
Posted in Dental News, Teeth Whitening
The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide
Fresh breath really sets the tone for every moment of your day: first thing in the morning, before an important meeting, after working out, or just before bed. Whether you prefer cool mint, invigorating cinnamon, or herbal anise, it’s your favorite trusty toothpaste that delivers that fresh clean feeling.
So, what’s the scoop on toothpaste? What is essential to know in order to get the most out of it? You might be surprised as you learn more about this common product. Dr. Sevey and Dr. Atwell in Bangor give you the full story on toothpaste to empower you to take oral health into your own hands … or your own toothbrush, rather.
What is Toothpaste?
Toothpaste is an important preventative product. It can prevent tartar (hardened plaque) and gum disease if used regularly.
Pastes, gels, powders – toothpaste comes in a variety of forms. But all toothpaste has more or less the same ingredients that make it work, and work well. Read more ›
Dental Implants - A Security System for Your Smile
Your mouth is a genius system made to work with every piece doing its part. If you’re missing a tooth, the empty spaces are more than unsightly; they can be dangerous! Your other teeth, your gums, and even the bones in your face rely on you having a full smile.
Enter: dental implants. Thanks to improved technology, you can replace a single tooth or a whole row of them quickly and effectively. Dental implants can actually improve your overall oral health and are now considered the gold standard in modern tooth replacement technology.
Dr. Sevey and Dr. Atwell at Creative Dental Solutions in Bangor offers professional placement and restoration of dental implants, so let us tell you more about them and how they can help protect your greatest asset and secure your smile! Read more ›
Office Vacation!
The office will be closed starting Friday July 14th for vacation. We will reopen on Monday July 24th.
We are lucky in Bangor to have a very supportive dental community so we have three offices who have volunteered to cover for us while we are closed. If you have a dental emergency such as swelling, pain or bleeding, during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00), please call one of the following offices:
Broadway Dental Excellence at 945-5300
Dr. Ben Phillips at 848-3384
or Dr. Robert Brookings at 947-6239
If you have a dental emergency such as swelling, pain or bleeding, and it is not during regular office hours, please go to your nearest emergency room.
We look forward to seeing you when we return on the 24th!
Posted in Dental News
