A dental fracture can range in severity from a minor chip limited to the tooth’s enamel layer or a potential dental avulsion where the sensitive core structures of the tooth are traumatized. Even if you aren’t experiencing any immediate sensitivity or discomfort in the fractures tooth, you should still have it examined by a professionally trained dentist like Dr. Joel... read more »

Dentures are the traditional go-to option for tooth replacement. They are typically removable, cost friendly, and an overall effective method of tooth replacement. We are pleased to offer you four excellent options for dentures to help you restore your smile to its original glory: - Conventional full dentures: This appliance is placed only after any remaining teeth have been extracted... read more »

  Have you done enough to keep your smile safe from the effects of halitosis, also known as bad breath? If bad breath is present, it means that there some sort of oral health ailment within your body. However, it can be treated if you understand was causing it. Make sure to implement an effective oral health care planning checklist... read more »

Are you going to experience tooth sensitivity? Are you likely to? Understanding the signs can be half the battle, so we've put together this information on tooth sensitivity causes and risk factors for your educational purposes. We hope you enjoy. When your pearly white's roots are exposed due to receding gum lines prevalent in tooth decay or diminished enamel and... read more »

Are you interested in caring for your smile for a lifetime? If so, our dentist, Dr. Joel Wiersum, is happy to hear that! Lifetime smile care can help you in many ways. So, to help you keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape for many years, our dentist is happy to share some tips. -Brush your teeth twice a... read more »

Pre-existing alignment problems between two or more of your teeth can cause excess wear and stress on a tooth’s enamel layer. While it might not be obvious at first, the gradually process of dental attrition can start to have an increasing negative effect on the health and integrity of the tooth. If the dentin layer of the tooth becomes exposed,... read more »

Healthy gums are as vital to a beautiful smile as healthy teeth. And if you suffering from the effects of gum disease, you are on the track to steady decline in oral health, because gum disease is a progressively degenerative disease.  With proper treatment, periodontal disease can be stopped. If you have the following issues with your smile, you may well... read more »

It might sound redundant when we say that a dental bridge installment can bridge the gap in your teeth, but it’s true! This restorative treatment can restore your abilities to speak, eat, and chew regularly, alleviate stress on your bite and jaw, and enhance the overall appearance of your smile. Here at Dr. Joel Wiersum’s office in Kodiak, Alaska, we... read more »

Did you know that your food choices often play a key role in your oral health? What you consume can be hazardous for your health. Avoid tooth damaging foods for a healthy smile. Here are some guidelines to follow: Hard Candies: Hard candies can actually fracture your teeth or wear out your enamel, even in miniscule ways. That’s why you’ll... read more »

Here at Alaska Smile Center, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »