Are you missing one or more permanent teeth? Do you yearn to have an attractive, fully functional smile once again? Ask Dr. Timothy Dinkelman how a dental implant in Lincoln, Nebraska, can help you. A dental implant is a restoration that replaces both the root and the crown of a missing tooth. Dental implants are made up three parts. A... read more »

Did you know that most oral emergencies end up much worse than they should be because they are not properly dealt with after they occur? Although some oral emergencies can be dangerous, your recovery time is often determined by the decisions you make after one occurs. Here is a list of frequently asked questions about oral emergencies: Question: Does biting... read more »

Procrastinating professional treatment of tooth decay is always a dangerous proposition. As time goes by, the bacterial decay will continue to penetrate the tooth. Even if you manage to endure the discomfort and heightened sensitivity of the degraded tooth, you still risk a severe fracture or an infection developing in the root. For a tooth so seriously afflicted, Dr. Timothy... read more »

What have you heard about root canal therapy? Have you ever been told that it’s a very uncomfortable treatment that you should try to avoid? In reality, root canal therapy is a treatment that you shouldn’t postpone if you’re interested in saving your tooth. Fortunately, root canal therapy isn’t as bad as you may have heard. In fact many patients... read more »

You probably know that it’s important for you to visit your dentist once every six months if you’re interested in protecting the health of your teeth. While these are fairly routine appointments, they will give our team a chance to recognize signs of trouble in your mouth. Fortunately, if we discover trouble, there are several treatments that we can use... read more »

Did you know that cavities can cause a number of serious problems? For instance, if you don’t address you cavity quickly enough, you may eventually need root canal therapy. So you need to have a cavity filled as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to recognize a cavity in its early stages. You may... read more »

If you were to look at the surface of your tooth enamel through a powerful microscope, you would see microscopic mineral crystals with pores and textures. These areas can sometimes trap microscopic staining particles from dark foods and beverages. If they’re not regularly removed, these stains can set deeper and deeper into your teeth. Unfortunately, the vast of the whitening... read more »

Cosmetic dentistry is more than just a few services designed to clean or strengthen teeth. Many services are designed to enhance your smile to give you a healthy, confident self-image. A wide variety of procedures can offer replacements and restorations for your teeth. If you are interested in enhancing your smile with a cosmetic dentistry treatment, here are just a few... read more »

Do you wish you knew how to prevent toothaches? If so, our Northridge Dental LLC dental team is happy to grant your wish! There are things you can do on a regular basis to keep your smile free from toothaches, and those things are: -Keep up on oral hygiene: Brush your teeth for two minutes every morning and every night.... read more »

When you take the time to brush pearly whites correctly, you are effectively protecting your teeth (and gums) from the ravages of tooth decay and gum disease. For instance, people often saw back and forth or use brushes that have frayed bristles. Fortunately, there are better ways to brush. Dr. Timothy Dinkelman and our Northridge Dental LLC team in Lincoln,... read more »