Have you ever delayed or canceled dental treatment due to lack of insurance? Is the thought of a regular six-month teeth cleaning completely foreign to you? Is your plan for dental treatment essentially to wait until there’s an emergency with your teeth to go to the dentist (and hope that emergency never happens)? Do you have a certain sinking feeling …
Have a Smile You Can Be Proud Of
When many people hear dentists talk about having a smile makeover or a smile you can be proud of, it’s all too common to think that this is only meant for people with crooked or missing teeth, and this couldn’t be further from the truth. While cosmetic dentistry does offer many effective technologies and treatments for these conditions, having a …
Reasons to Get CEREC Treatment
Many of our patients ask questions about cosmetic dentistry and whether getting CEREC® treatment would be a good option for them. CEREC is a new treatment technology that Dr. Colkmire offers, and it gives you new permanent crowns on your teeth in just one visit. This allows you to get a beautiful new look in just hours, not days or …
The Dental Time Machine
If you could hop into a time machine and see what’s going to happen to your teeth in 25 or 30 years, would you want to do it? Is that a scary thought or an exciting one to you? Did you ever stop to consider that your local dentist essentially lives through this “time machine” effect every day? Dentists see …
3 Things That Your Dentist Can’t Do For You
You’re probably pretty familiar with the general routine at your dentist appointment. Here in our Sarasota dental clinic, we’re proud to offer you high-quality service that always comes with a commitment to excellence. But no matter how good your dentist is, having optimal mouth health will always come down to a partnership with you and your dentist. In our last …
Things Your Dentist Can Do For You That You Can’t Do, part 2
In our last blog, we looked at some of the things that your dentist can do for you that you can’t do for yourself. These are the reasons why you should always be sure to visit the dentist for your regular checkups. Here are three more. Cleaning teeth in places you can’t reach Ever wonder how the dentist gets into …
Things Your Dentist Can Do For You That You Can’t Do, part 1
Welcome to the blog for Dr. Colkmire’s dental office in Sarasota, Florida! In this blog, you can expect to read our articles on keeping your mouth and teeth happy. Be sure to check back often for updates, news, and information that will be helpful to you. Almost everyone knows that it’s important to go to the dentist for regular checkups. …