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If you have a tooth that is compromised, you may not feel much like smiling. Eating and chewing can become quite tricky, and even painful with a failing tooth. If your tooth is already missing, you might feel even more self-conscious about smiling or interacting with other people. Did you know that your missing tooth could also be putting your oral health at risk?

Missing Teeth and Your Dental Health

When you lose a tooth root, your jawbone is no longer stimulated to regenerate, and it begins to dissolve. This is important because it can affect the health of your neighboring teeth and result in more tooth loss.

When you don't restore a ...

Your mother always told you not to open things with your teeth. Now that you’re staring at your chipped front tooth in the mirror, you can appreciate her words of wisdom.

You need a solution for your smile, and you need it fast! You’re looking for a dentist who can provide same-day dentistry in Moline, IL.

What Is Same-Day Dentistry?

Same-day dental treatment can look different for each person depending on their needs. In your case of a broken tooth, a porcelain crown or veneer will be needed to restore a front tooth fast.

Someone who is experiencing a toothache or severe dental pain may need root canal therapy to get rid of ...

If you have ever thought of enhancing your smile with cosmetic dentistry, you should know that there's never been a better time! 

Modern dentistry allows us to correct almost any cosmetic issue your teeth may have whether it's small chips or fractures to crooked teeth that overlap. There is something to improve every smile! Here are just a few of the treatments available to you if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the fastest and most affordable way to give your smile the boost it needs. With both take-home and in-office options, teeth whitening can make a significant impact on your smile in very little time. Sometimes all ...

We are pleased to announce that the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently awarded Dr. Jackson with the Fellowship award, one of the most rigorous continuing dental education awards offered today. On Saturday, June 9, 2018, he joined more than 267 other dentists when they achieved this prestigious honor during the AGD’s annual scientific session held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Over the past 46 years, more than 16,839 dentists worldwide completed 500 hours of coursework and passed a comprehensive written exam ...

The time for looking at your favorite celebrity and wishing you had a better smile has passed. Today, if you really want to transform your smile, you have more treatments than ever before to choose from.

When we talk about a smile transformation, we’re talking about any dental procedure that improves the appearance of your smile. Whatever your goals, modern cosmetic dentistry in Moline, IL can help you achieve them!

How Can We Help You Smile Confidently Again?

That’s the first question your cosmetic dentist will ask during your initial smile consultation. It’s meant to get you thinking about exactly what it is that’s bothering you about your smile and how you think you ...

With the holiday season beginning, there are so many things we all have on our minds right now! Christmas parties, decorating for the season, PRESENTS! There is one thing that is not on that list but should be. Maximizing your insurance benefits.

Most dental plans have a maximum that they will allow you to use. More than likely, the benefit period is a calendar year, but some are more unique like April-March and September-August. What this means is that your dental insurance company gives a cap on the amount they will pay for ALL of your dental treatment between their specified benefit period. This amount even includes cleanings and unfortunately does ...

Our Halloween Contest!

Who doesn’t love a contest, right? That’s exactly what we thought! So for the month of October, we decided to hold a pumpkin decorating contest. The rules were as follows:

• SMALL PUMPKINS ONLY! We’ve seen some pretty elaborate designs that use multiple pumpkins, so we thought it was best to limit the sizes of the pumpkins.
• No carved pumpkins. Decaying pumpkins and a health care office really don’t go very well together!
• The pumpkins had to be in the office by October 16th, 2017.

The Voting

Voting took place on our Facebook page (which if you haven’t already liked our page, please do! We post fun facts and photos of around the office ...