For those of you in the Owensboro area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is here for you. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing can result […]
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Sedation Dentistry: Antidote to Anxiety
At Thompson and Frey in Owensboro, we know that some patients become nervous when the time comes for another dentist appointment. And that’s why we offer sedation dentistry. We want to be sure that all our patients get the treatments they need. Millions of people across the United States cope with dental anxiety. In some […]
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Categories: Dental Health, Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry is one of our specialties at Thompson & Frey in Owensboro. When our patients want information about tooth restoration, we usually tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and dental implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns […]
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Owensboro? The team at Thompson and Frey have some thoughts on that. There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget, you need to understand the differences in the systems. […]
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening from Thompson & Frey in Owensboro is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, reasonably priced, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the essentials. […]
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Perfect smiles created at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Owensboro often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry to alter their gummy smile. […]
You, Only Better
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible and want it to look natural, Thompson and Frey in Owensboro can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it. Here at Thompson & Frey Cosmetic & Family Dentistry we use effective, cost sensitive, cutting-edge methods and tools as we create the best […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them in enamel—the hardest substance in the body. But as we have seen too many times at Thompson and Frey in Owensboro, enamel erosion is extremely omnipresent, and a threat to the dental health of many of our patients. And […]
Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
A healthy smile requires decay-free teeth and healthy gums. But how often do we appreciate our jaw bone? Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. This post from Thompson and Frey in Owensboro looks at bone recession and dental implants. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw that can […]
Denture-Stabilization Implants
The condition of your teeth has a a significant impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But denture-wearers have new options from Thompson and Frey in Owensboro. The path from oral health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and […]
