Most Belmont parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your Downtown Nashville […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Beam Smile Design counsels you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment […]
Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at Thomas Nabors, DDS, Cosmetic and General Dentistry, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Thomas Nabors is a master of smile makeovers. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our Hermitage, […]
Nashville Dental News: What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
For the 65 percent of Nashville adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Thomas W. Nabors, DDS – Cosmetic & General Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. They often come […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dentist Thomas Nabors of Beam Smile Design in Nashville TN . Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Nashville dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. […]
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Thomas Nabors of Beam Smile Design in Nashville. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Nashville area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration […]