Cosmetic Dentistry In Farmington – 5 Top Treatments To Help You Smile With Confidence
Once only for the stars in Hollywood, cosmetic dentistry in Farmington is now an attainable dream for all. At Farmington Dental Associates, we can fix many smile concerns with proven techniques designed to restore the beauty and function of your smile. All of our cosmetic dental treatments start with a smile analysis. It’s actually something […]
Read more
Dental Insurance Plan: Covers and Benefits | FAQ - General Questions
Q. What does my insurance cover? If I had a dollar for every time I have heard this question in the past 20 years I would have more than enough money for our office to be a FREE clinic! This question is sometimes also followed with “I only want to do what my insurance covers.” […]
Read more
Chipped Tooth: What to Do When You Have A Chipped Tooth
You're enjoying your favorite piece of candy and all of a sudden, you feel a sharp pain and something solid in your mouth. You take a look and it's a piece of your tooth. Uh oh, you chipped your tooth! Today, we'll cover all the basics of a chipped tooth, and discuss what to do […]
Read more
Halloween Candy Give Back 2017
As Halloween approaches, it's time for our 2017 Halloween Candy Give Back. This year we will be donating all of the candy to the VA in Newington. The organization, Soldier's Angels, will then distribute the candy to local Veterans and their families, and also to deployed soldiers around the world. Drop off days and times are […]
Read more
Snacking and Cavities
It's summertime and everyone is snacking, but when you snack are you thinking about cavities? Cavities are preventable, and we consider it our purpose to give all of our patients as many tools and as much information as we can so that our patients can become cavity free and stay cavity free for life. More […]
Read more
Short Term Orthodontics Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Term Orthodontics? Short term orthodontics (also known as STO) is a form of teeth straightening that focuses on the appearance and alignment of only the front teeth (the teeth that show when someone smiles). This approach does not have a goal of altering how a person’s teeth bite or come together in […]
Read more
Dental Veneers : Are You Thinking About Getting Veneers?
If you've been thinking about getting veneers for your teeth, you have come to the right place! At Farmington Village Dental Dr. Eric Krause loves to enhance smiles with veneers. What are veneers made out of? Although veneers can be made of composite material, the best looking and longest lasting veneers are made out of porcelain. […]
Read more
How Does A Cavity Form?
No one likes to hear they have a cavity. No one wants to get one. Yet so many people have had at least one cavity in their lifetime. Why does tooth decay and form cavities? While it is well known that sugar causes cavities, what isn't known is that cavities are not caused by how […]
Read more
Why do dentists use prescription toothpastes?
In our office we talk to people constantly about why a prescription toothpaste could benefit them. The truth is, most people need it for one reason or another and we always try to base our recommendations on our patients specific situations. For some, it is necessary to aid in the prevention of cavities. For others, it is […]
Read more
We Refer For A Reason
General dentists all begin their careers with the knowledge and skill necessary to perform all aspects of basic dentistry, and yet within dentistry there are several specialties in which the dentist can acquire advanced training. Even within these specialties, however, there are many skills that “cross over” into other areas. For example, general dentists treat […]
Read more
