
Tooth loss affects surrounding teeth. Whether a tooth has been extracted, knocked out, decays or loosens due to advanced gum disease, the patient must deal with that smile gap. Dr. Thomas Neslund, Carlisle, PA dentist expertly helps his patients with the problem of missing teeth. (more…)
When you’re missing a tooth, it’s always on your mind. Whether you’re meeting that new client for the first time, and you’re too embarrassed to smile. Or perhaps it was trying to eat that salad during lunch with your co-worker. Or maybe it was how self-conscious you felt about smiling for the family photo. Whatever the situation, your missing tooth affects your life in a number of ways. Did you know that missing a tooth could also affect your oral health? Your dentist in Carlisle, PA discusses why tooth replacements are important.
Meet Dr. Thomas Neslund, Carlisle, PA’s most friendly dentist for people of all ages. He offers the best preventive, restorative and cosmetic services.
Flossing is foundational to oral hygiene. Thomas Neslund DMD, Carlisle, PA dentist, urges patients to floss daily to preserve teeth and gums.
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Dental implants bring gapped smiles back to full function. Placed by your Carlisle cosmetic dentist, these artificial teeth keep jawbone strong and healthy.
While no 2 dental patients are alike, everyone needs a dentist he or she can trust, being confident that the doctor’s education, compassionate attitude and creative skills will lead them toward better oral health and self-confidence. Discover these things with Carlisle, PA dentist, Dr. Thomas Neslund.
Replacing a missing tooth or missing teeth is more than a matter of appearances—although that is certainly an important consideration. Dr. Thomas Neslund and the team at Carlisle Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Carlisle, PA, want you to be comfortable with and proud of your smile. But in addition to that there are oral and general health concerns that make tooth replacement all the more important. Did you know, for example, that having one just missing tooth can lead to the development of gum disease or symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder? And because missing teeth may making chewing difficult, some people actually are malnourished as a result. For these and other reasons, Dr. Neslund wants you to know about your
A root canal is a procedure that is sometimes, but not always necessary. Deep cavities are most often to blame for anyone that’s in need of root canal treatment. We’re sure you’ve heard the horror stories of root canals of yesteryear from either friends or family. “It was so horrible…I heard the drill and immediately went into shock. It was the worst thing EVER!” Well, we’re here to squash any myths regarding root canal treatment. For starters, it isn’t as painful as your friends or family have led you to believe. There have been so many advancements in the dental industry over the years and tweaks to root canal therapy have been made as well. Gone are the days of endless pain when receiving a root canal and in are the day so of maximum comfort. Our office in
There’s a variety of reasons why people have missing teeth. Maybe you had an injury as a young child and haven’t been able to receive proper treatment. Perhaps some teeth didn’t grow in correctly and are causing problems when you bite down or chew your favorite foods. No matter how you lost your teeth, the important thing to know is treatments are available when you come to our office in