Halloween can be a magical holiday. Seeing kids (or adults) in those adorable or terrifying costumes transports us to a make-believe world for one fun night per year. Besides the dressing up, candy is part of the holiday tradition. I found this out the hard way by trying to give out tooth friendly dental “prizes” […]

Laurie T. Hanschusedation dentistry carmichael, DDS in Carmichael, CA understands that patients may struggle with dental anxiety. After all, an astonishing number of adults regularly avoid essential dental care because of their fears. Unfortunately, by avoiding regular exams, cleanings and recommended dental treatment, these same patients expose themselves to the risk of more severe dental […]

A dental crown can be required when a tooth has been seriously damaged, perhaps due to extreme decay, breakage, or serious cracks or fractures. If you have sustained this type of damage, then you are probably a candidate for a dental crown. Dental crowns can also serve a more innocuous purpose – they can be […]

Dental Implants Overview If you have lost teeth, you know how traumatic it can be. You not only lose your ability to bite and chew, your smile also suffers. The gaps between your teeth make you feel reluctant to smile. After an extraction, it’s best to find a solution in the form of a bridge, […]

Overview of Porcelain Veneers Most people have heard about porcelain dental veneers. If they haven’t heard about them, they have probably still seen them, even if they did not know. A lot of people who appear to have naturally beautiful teeth have actually had cosmetic dentistry with porcelain veneers. So what are porcelain veneers, exactly? […]

Have you been wondering about the benefits of teeth whitening? Most people would prefer whiter teeth if they can get there without too much effort or expense. There is nothing like flashing your “pearly whites” rather than reluctantly showing dingy yellow or grey teeth. Understand, first of all, that we are talking about professional teeth […]

Your parents or grandparents could probably tell you about times, not all that long ago, when the only solutions to dental problems were fillings if you were lucky, and extractions if you were not so lucky. Today there are so many ways of restoring damaged teeth that almost any problem can be corrected. One of […]

If you are online at all, or read your local newspaper and look at the ads, then chances are very good that you already know something about cosmetic dentistry. But you are wondering, is it one treatment? Or is it a combination? Cosmetic dentistry is both. It can be a single treatment like teeth whitening […]

So, you are missing a lot of teeth and dental implants are not in the budget. You are wondering if you should go with a partial denture or bridge, possibly needing to have it rebuilt over and over as you lose even more teeth. Or should you simply bite the bullet, have all of your […]

When it comes to choosing a dentist near Orangevale, CA, you need a dentist who is able to address your individual oral health needs while caring for you with respect and compassion. Finding a dentist who meets these criteria is easier said than done. Now, you don’t have to look any further because Laurie T. […]