Keen Smiles Family Dental Blog
Thoughts on care,
comfort, and oral health
Our blog is a place to share insights, guidance, and perspective on dental care and patient experience. You’ll find thoughtful articles designed to inform, reassure, and help you make confident decisions about your oral health.
July 1, 2015
When to Get a Dental Crown
When it comes to the names of dental procedures (root canals, bridges, bonding), I think we can all agree that the crown got the cream … Read more
June 16, 2015
What Is a Dental Bridge?
The loss of a tooth can be very distressing. Although most people focus on the aesthetic flaw created by a missing tooth, don’t forget that … Read more
May 20, 2015
What Is a Partial Denture?
Dentures are a common solution to missing teeth, but most people have only heard about full or complete dentures, which replace all of the teeth … Read more
May 6, 2015
What Is a Root Canal?
You might think you know what a root canal is, but do you really? What is a root canal? By definition, a root canal is … Read more
May 1, 2015
What Is a Snap-On Smile?
Do you ever wish that you could simply “snap on” a perfect smile? As you dressed in the morning, in between pulling on your socks … Read more
April 28, 2015
Why Do I Need Dental X-Rays?
Your teeth look great, you’re not in any pain, and your dentist hasn’t found any cavities. Yet, your dentist still wants to do x-rays. You’re … Read more
April 13, 2015
Porcelain Veneers FAQ
A veneer works like a mask or makeup, covering the tooth beneath with a flawless and beautiful disguise. However, if you’re interested in getting veneers, … Read more
April 1, 2015
Lumineers vs. Veneers
Have you ever noticed that every actor and actress in Hollywood seems to have straight, white, flawless teeth? Luckily, these days, just about anyone can … Read more
March 24, 2015
When to Whiten Teeth
Who wouldn’t want a brighter, whiter smile? Whiter teeth can make you look younger and healthier, they show that you care about your oral hygiene, … Read more
March 11, 2015
ClearCorrect vs. Invisalign
When Invisalign was introduced in the late 1990s, the world rejoiced! Finally, crooked teeth could be set straight without the use of traditional metal braces … Read more
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