Dental Services

You are helping your child brush their teeth when you notice something doesn’t look quite right. Maybe there is a puffy area near one tooth. Perhaps your child mentions that their gums feel sore, or you notice redness while helping them floss. As a parent, it is natural to feel concerned. You may find yourself […]

We’ve all had a toothache at some point or another. While you should always consult Lush Family Dental, it’s not always a serious problem. Often, the issue can be fixed with a filling or a root canal.  However, many people have found themselves in a situation where the tooth is not salvageable, and the only […]

If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Lush Family Dental, we want your whole family to have excellent dental health, so here’s some […]

Whether you’ve never been thrilled with your smile or it lacks the luster it once had, dental bonding is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. Bonding can fill gaps, correct damage, and refurbish the overall structure and look of your teeth. Lush Family Dental wants […]

A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Lush Family Dental bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw pain […]

When to Straighten Your Teeth There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of ways to do it. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. In general, dentists begin considering the potential […]

As specialists in facial anatomy and esthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated just with appearances, Botox can be equally as therapeutic as cosmetic. Botox is a purified protein that irons out wrinkles by attaching to a muscle and preventing it from contracting. (Muscle contracting […]

There’s a saying in nature: “Function follows form.” This means that how something is shaped or designed determines how it works. For example, you might own many screwdrivers of various shapes and sizes (form) to loosen different types of screws (function). Or think of a watering can, one with a long, narrow spout helps you […]

A healthy, beautiful smile is important for your overall health and life satisfaction. If your teeth are too close to each other, too far apart, too crooked, or if they fit together uncomfortably when your mouth is closed, it’s likely you have malocclusion.  From the root words “mal” for bad, and “occlusion” for closed, malocclusion […]

These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel.   Mom and Dad are […]