Recovery From Gum Contouring & Gummy Smile Surgery Tri Le Gum contouring is the name that refers to both gum lifts (removing excess tissue to treat a gummy smile) and gum grafts (replacing lost tissue to treat gum recession). Any reshaping to improve the profile of the gum tissue by raising or lowering it is included within the umbrella of contouring. Despite requiring slightly different… Read More
6 Alternatives to Metal Braces to Straighten Your Teeth June 30, 2021 Tri Le Are you looking to achieve that dazzling smile of your dreams? If so, Bunker Hill Dentistry can help you decide on the right treatment to suit your needs. The good news is that there are far more options than just traditional metal braces these days. In fact, you can easily achieve a more perfect grin… Read More
Who Are Ideal Candidates for Invisalign Treatment? May 25, 2021 Tri Le More than 3 million dental patients have been helped by Invisalign since its introduction in 1999. As more people have heard from their friends and family how easy it is to straighten teeth without metal wires, more people have been wondering if Invisalign could benefit them, too. Invisalign is a widely applicable treatment, but it’s… Read More
5 Reasons Invisalign is Better Than Smile Direct Club March 30, 2021 Ann Le Is your smile one of the key things you wish you could change about your appearance? At Bunker Hill Dentistry, we understand. That’s why we’re committed to helping our patients evaluate their current dental health and decide on the best possible treatment option. One of the more common questions we are asked lately has to… Read More
Foods You Can Eat To Whiten Your Teeth December 22, 2020 Ann Le Are you looking to achieve a more sparkling smile? A number of foods, and a smaller number of drinks, can help whiten your teeth or supplement in-office or at-home teeth whitening treatments. Keep reading to learn more. General Information About Diet and Teeth Whitening Before we get started, let’s be super clear. It’s important… Read More
All-on-4 Dental Implant Pros and Cons Tri Le Did you know there’s a way to replace up to an entire set of teeth with tailor-made prostheses that look and function like the real thing, and it’s not dentures? All-on-4 dental implants use cutting-edge medical technology to replace lost or damaged teeth and give you a brand new smile, permanently. We wouldn’t offer All-on-4s… Read More
Symptoms Your Dental Bridge Is Loose & What to Do About it September 21, 2020 Tri Le A dental bridge is a custom-made appliance that “bridges” the gap created by a missing tooth. The gap is filled by a false tooth called a pontic, while the two teeth around it serve as anchors, called abutments, which are covered by crowns. The bridge is fixed in the mouth by cementing the crowns to… Read More
Can You Wear Invisalign if You Have Dental Crowns? July 20, 2020 Tri Le Are you an adult who is thinking about straightening your teeth with Invisalign? Invisalign, a treatment we offer here at Bunker Hill Dentistry, is a great option for most adults because it’s nearly invisible and it straightens crooked and improperly spaced teeth. It can also correct certain types of over, under and crossbites. However, adults… Read More
What You Need to Know About Sanitation Practices and the Coronavirus at Bunker Hill Dentistry Ann Le There’s no doubt that it is a scary time in the world right now. While we are all trying to do our best to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and even the flu, it doesn’t mean that you have to put off certain dental procedures. Here are a few things you need to know… Read More
How Long Should You Expect Dental Bonding to Last? February 17, 2020 Tri Le Your dentist may suggest tooth bonding as a cost-effective and quick solution to repair some types of damage or to improve the appearance of your smile. Bonding means that your dentist will apply a composite resin to cover the damage or imperfection and match the shade of your teeth. Typically, you will only need one… Read More
