Complete Dental Care Blog

Silver fillings may have once been the, er, gold standard of dental care, but today there is a better option. Tooth-colored fillings blend flawlessly with your surrounding tooth enamel, while also restoring the health of the damaged tooth. Wondering whether or not you should have your silver fillings replaced with white ones? The answer is… it depends. Keep reading to learn more from Dr. Kostas, your dentist in Burlington.

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They’re FDA-approved for use in dentistry, but are traditional x-rays really the best choice for you and your family? Not when there’s an option that provides a better image while also exposing patients to 40% less radiation. When it’s time to get a closer look at what’s going on beneath the surface of your mouth, your dentist in Burlington prefers digital x-rays. Learn more about why (and why it’s important) below.

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Maybe your teen doesn’t still rely on you to make sure they brushed their teeth at night — one great thing about teens and oral health is they suddenly care about keeping their teeth as white as possible. But that doesn’t mean your job caring for his or her smile is over. Your dentist in Burlington knows teens need your help more than ever. Keep reading for five things you should know about teenagers and oral health, from Dr. Kostas.

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Your little ones are so excited for the holiday season. What are your family’s traditions? Sipping hot chocolate, decorating sugar cookies, and popping caramel corn — they’re all so fun. But these favorite holiday bonding activities may also be bad news for your child’s teeth.

As your family dentist in Burlington, we’ve got an interest in keeping your loved ones’ smiles healthy this season, and all year long. Keep these good dental hygiene tips in mind to sit back, relax, and enjoy the happiest time of year with those you love most.

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While you’re busy preparing your holiday gift list, we want to remind you think about one person you may have forgotten — yourself! Maybe orthodontic treatment isn’t the first thing you think of around the holidays, but we think there’s never been a better time to take the steps to enjoy a better smile. At Complete Dental Care, Dr. Kostas is happy to provide Six Month Smiles for our Burlington neighbors. It’s a subtle orthodontic solution for straightening out the teeth that show when you smile!

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Are you suffering from fitful sleep? Is your partner fed up with your loud, disruptive snoring? You don’t have to live with chronic fatigue and exhaustion (really, the holidays are stressful enough already). This November, choose to do something about your poor sleep at long last. The dentists at Complete Dental Care provide effective, personalized treatment for sleep apnea in Burlington.

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If your kids are anything like ours, November 1 will be spent counting up candies and rehashing memories from halloween night. But this year, we’re celebrating a new holiday the day after all the trick or treating. November 1 is National Brush Day! It’s a day that’s set aside to promote regular toothbrushing, the foundation of all healthy smiles. Your dentist in Burlington encourages you to do something good for your little one’s smile after halloween. Sign the pledge to celebrate National Brush Day!

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Have you been falling behind on your regular dental care? It’s not too late to recommit to your smile — and there are plenty of reasons to schedule a hygiene appointment with the dentist in Burlington before the holiday season. Our office is a whole lot busier in November and December, for one. Make sure your teeth are sparkling clean for every holiday photo by scheduling an appointment today!

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If you have had more headaches than usual these days, you can blame election season  — but if you are dealing with chronic head pain and a clicking, popping jaw, you need to seek treatment for your TMJ. And we’ve got good news for you. You probably already know of Botox as a method for smoothing facial lines and wrinkles. But did you know that its ability to freeze the facial muscles can treat your chronic facial pain, too? Your dentist in Burlington uses Botox to manage headaches and jaw discomfort.

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If you have been avoiding the dentist, you join more than 30 percent of insured Americans who do not visit the dentist regularly for dental cleanings and checkups. While 44 percent of people do not visit the dentist regularly due to the cost of care, maximizing the value of your dental insurance allows you to affordably protect your oral health. However, most people underestimate the importance of visiting the dentist twice a year, which is one reason only 83 percent of children 2 to 17 years of age visited the dentist in 2014. That number was far lower with adults as only 62 percent of adults visited the dentist. As your dentist in Burlington, we encourage you to use your dental insurance before the end of the year to protect your oral health.
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