April 2013 - Allyson K Hurley, DDS

Keeping Our Patients Safe

Dear Friends:
I am excited to announce that we are accepting new patients again. To insure that our patients and staff stay safe myself and the full staff have received the Covid-19 vaccination . We would like to ease your concerns about coming to the office.

Click here for our new office safety protocol

I am wondering if I can use store bought bleaching trays as a mouthguard. I am in a softball league this summer and I want something not expensive to protect my teeth. Thanks. Logan

Logan – A store-bought bleaching tray will not sufficiently protect your teeth while you play softball.

Sports equipment stores provide mouth guards that will give you better protection. But the best way to protect your teeth and gums while playing sports is with a customized sports guard from your dentist.

A customized mouth guard is more likely to stay in place if your face comes in contact with the ball, another person, or the ground. Properly-fitted mouth guards can protect your teeth and gums from injury, or lessen the extent of the injury.

The investment in a customized mouth guard can help you avoid expensive dental treatment that may be needed to restore your teeth if you are injured.

This post is sponsored by New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

Hi. I am a mountain bike rider and 2 weeks ago I hit a large bump that knocked me off the bike and I landed face first. My left front tooth and the one behind it are chipped. The chips are not large, but you can definitely see them when I smile. I don’t have money for Lumineers. What else can be done? – Rick from Montclair

Rick – Your teeth can likely be restored with dental bonding. Your teeth will be lightly etched to prepare them for the bonding. The bonding will be applied, shaped, hardened, and then further shaped and polished.

You should not need Lumineers® to correct the chips in your teeth. Be sure to have an experienced cosmetic dentist do the bonding work. The result will blend in so perfectly with your natural teeth that you won’t be able to tell that they were damaged.

This post is sponsored by New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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