Associated Dental Care of Helena, PLLC

Similar to hair and fingernails, there is a part of your teeth that is not alive – it is the outermost part, called “enamel”. This is the hard, white part that you can see. It is made of calcium phosphate, a very hard mineral that is perfect for breaking down food when you eat. Underneath […]

After all, it’s one thing to see a teenager with metal brackets and wires in his or her mouth, but it’s an entirely different matter to see an adult that way. Not everyone has been presented the opportunity to have braces. For many people who did not have the option as a teen, they simply had […]

Did you know that over 69% of adults in America are missing at least one tooth?  Whether it is from an accident, neglect, or even being born without certain teeth, not everyone is supporting a full set of teeth. There are many solutions to replacing missing teeth, each with its own benefits. With the influx […]

Over the last decade, at-home tooth whitening systems have become more abundant, more varied, and more affordable.  A quick walk through your local drug store is all you need to do to know that there is an endless supply of teeth bleaching treatments that you can do at home to achieve a whiter smile. You […]

One of the most common questions we hear from patients when it comes to dental implants is “Why does it take three separate procedures?” It helps to understand that within the entire dental implant process, there are not just three stages, there are also three important parts to the final product that replaces your tooth.  […]

You may have heard the recent claim that a mixture of fruit and baking soda applied to the teeth will whiten them dramatically, inexpensively and in a much more “organic” way than traditional bleaching methods.  In particular, young adults and teens have shown themselves to be susceptible to this advice.  They readily experiment with it […]

When most of us think of invisible braces such as Invisalign®, we naturally assume that their sole purpose is to enhance the aesthetic value of one’s smile.  And to a certain extent that assumption is true.  For most people with braces of any type, the primary goal of straightening their teeth is improving their look.  […]

We are always pleased to pass along any oral health information to our patients and their families as we come across it in our various news sources.  Simply put:  we love it when we find teeth in the news!  While we don’t spend significant time in hospitals ourselves, we were still happy to hear about […]

Whether it was during a consultation in our office or perhaps while you were doing your own research online, you have probably come across the term “dental implant” at some point.  A dental implant is a great way, often the best way, to replace a missing tooth. So how do you decide if a dental […]

In my practice, I hear dozens of questions every day about dental implants from concerned (or simply curious) patients. Every one of those questions is a good question and I always try to provide an equally good answer. To help you better understand an upcoming dental implant procedure, we’ve compiled a top-five list of the […]