Educational Blogs – Mission Bend Family Dentistry

One of the hardest and most painful things that you will have to experience in adulthood is having your tooth pulled out or extracted. There are most people that prefer not having their tooth extracted, but sometimes it may not be your choice, but rather a necessity to have your tooth extracted. This is why […]

Apart from treating the dental problems, cosmetic dentistry is also used in ensuring that the smile of a patient is enhanced and improved. Most patients are happy with this procedure, especially if they have the right dentists to work with. However, before you start a procedure in cosmetic dentistry you need to be sure to […]

Do you have missing teeth? Are they preventing you from smiling? If you are unable to display your teeth in pictures because you are embarrassed about your toothless grin, you need to consult a dentist in Richmond about dental bridges. To make a bridge, a dentist takes two or more crowns to place them on […]

If you are looking for a long-term solution to fix the problem of your missing teeth, you have found it. Dental implants are a reliable substitute for missing teeth, as they are custom-made to fit the exact shade of your other remaining teeth. This enables you to have a natural smile, one which people will not be […]

You keep yourself healthy by regularly exercising and eating right. You make sure you are at your healthiest at all times, and your strict regime is helping you increase the days and years of your life. However, there is one area in life where you fall flat—your dental hygiene. In doing so, you are letting […]

At Mission Bend Family Dentistry you and your family are our top priority. Our expertly trained staff takes the time to get to know each of our patients personally…not just your dental history, but your family as well. We care about the things that you care about, and it shows in everything we do. From the moment you […]

At Mission Bend Family Dentistry, you and your family are our first priority. From the moment you walk into our office, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to making sure that you feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. Our Drs. Puckett and Edwards will always take the time to answer your questions and discuss your options, and make sure […]

Adult patients are often recommended to obtain a fluoride treatment by dentists and hygienists. A common question with adult patients is quote do I really need a fluoride treatment?” Many adults assume that this type of treatment is only necessary for children. This stems from insurance coverage provisions, which typically only afford this coverage to patients under […]

Dues fractures are more common in the dental world than people may realize. While these fractures can occur to patients of any age, they are most prevalent in those patients above the ages of 25. Teeth fractures can sometimes be hard to diagnose and they are very painful but fortunately, they are sometimes easily treatable. Read […]

Cosmetic dentistry involves repairs to the teeth or some minor changes performed by your dentist. There are many techniques to improve the alignment or shape of the teeth which may get chipped, discolored, misshapen, or even get missed out of their place. What happens is that a dentist can close the space between the teeth, […]