Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. If one or two teeth in your smile are afflicted with cosmetic imperfections, it can hamper your self-confidence and even impact your social life. In some situations like this, Drs. Chamberland, Barnes, and White might recommend cosmetically enhancing your smile with dental veneers. However, if it’s only one... read more »
Proper dental hygiene is essential for your oral health. Your toothbrush takes a large role in your oral hygiene routine. Read on for some fun toothbrush facts: Toothbrushes are 5,000 years old. A “chew stick” was used in ancient civilizations to remove food from teeth. Chew sticks were thin twigs with a frayed end. Toothbrushes have evolved since then. The... read more »
If you have any sort of problems with your teeth – from chips, cracks, and fractures – you may think the only way to fix them is with a crown or other time-intensive dental procedure. However, that’s not the case. Our team at Chamberland Dentistry in Shelbyville, Tennessee, can help you restore your smile in just one appointment using a... read more »
What if all you wanted for the holiday season really was your two front teeth? Luckily our very merry team at Chamberland Dentistry specializes in doing just that. Along with implants and dentures, dental bridges can provide quality replacements for any teeth you may be missing. In keeping with the festive holiday season of gifts, we can give you a healthier... read more »
Tooth decay affects 60-90% of teenagers and adults (according to the WHO) and 75% of adults have some type of gum disease (says the ADA). Your smile has one major enemy, and that is acid, as it forms into plaque and calculus on your teeth and around the gumline. This soft, sticky film contains millions of bacteria which can lead to... read more »
Dental bonding is the process Drs. Chamberland, Barnes, and White use to attach materials directly to a tooth to improve the color or shape. The tooth enamel is fused with the bonding material, which may be porcelain or resin, to create a strong restoration that feels like your original tooth. When is dental bonding used? Our dentists may recommend dental... read more »
Dental crowns in Shelbyville, Tennessee, are strong, reliable, and successful, but that doesn't mean they're unbreakable. There are many things that can harm your dental crown, which is why it's so important to take good care of it. To help you do so, our Chamberland Dentistry team encourages you to do the following things on a regular basis: -Keep up... read more »
At Chamberland Dentistry, we would like our patients in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to know that healthy gums as essential for a healthy smile as more noticeable pearly whites. Not only is the condition of your gums an indicator of your smile, but your overall health as well. Of course, the biggest cause of bleeding gums is the buildup of plaque at the... read more »
When Dr. Pam Chamberland cemented your crown into your mouth, it was intended to fully restore the function and appearance of that tooth for a long time to come. Unfortunately, there are times when a blow to the face or chronic gum disease can compromise the cement or the abutment within. When this happens, it is possible for a dental... read more »
Do you ever wonder what you should do if you have missing, cracked, or even chipped teeth? Naturally, these problems could impact the appearance of your smile—but do you know how you should fix these types of imperfections? There are a number of options to consider, two of them being the benefits of a crown versus a bridge. A crown... read more »