Get a Brighter Smile in Time for Summer!

Even though there is snow covering the ground right now across a lot of Missouri, summer really isn't that far away. In fact, now is the perfect time to start working on getting the smile of your dreams. Access Dental And Dentures has the best dental clinics in Missouri and we are ready to help you get the bright smile you've always dreamed of having. Keep reading and learn how to get a beautiful white smile in time for summer. 

Teeth Whitening

A lot of people try to whiten their teeth on their own by using harsh whitening strips, mouth washes, and even a combination of painted-on chemicals and light trays. However, these methods can often strip the healthy enamel off of your teeth, weakening them and actually making them more prone to yellowing over time. A professional whitening service could be the perfect solution instead! Access Dental provides custom trays that you take home with you to use until you reach your ideal shade of white. That way you get to control the whiteness while being able to safely use professional-grade whitener that doesn't damage your enamel. Give us a call to learn all about it! 1-877-DENTIST

Staining Foods & Drinks

There are some foods and beverages that have a naturally higher ability to stain teeth. If it's going to stain the carpet when you spill, it will probably also stain your teeth. Red wine, coffee, some teas, dark fruit, soda, candy, and others can all cause discoloration on your teeth. As your teeth are exposed to these substances over and over again, they become more dull and yellow over time. That's why it's best to either avoid these foods and drinks or to be sure and rinse them off of your teeth with plenty of water after consuming them. It can also be a good idea to brush your teeth after eating or drinking them. But be careful! If you brush your teeth right after consuming something acidic, you could be harming your teeth even more. Instead, rinse with water and brush your teeth 30 minutes to an hour afterward. 

Good Dental Habits

You can't really expect to have healthy, white teeth if you don't properly take care of them. That's one of the reasons it is so important to brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, drink plenty of water, and visit the dentist for your regular checkups. If you aren't following these key health habits, then your teeth could suffer. Food particles may sit on your teeth for too long causing bacteria to grow, plaque to build up, and tartar to form. This is all very damaging to the structure of your teeth and can cause decay, infection, and disease.

Best Dentist in Southern Missouri

Access Dental and Dentures offers the best dental care in southern Missouri! If you are looking to improve your smile for the summer, give us a call and we can help. Schedule a regular checkup with us or ask for a consultation about getting your teeth professionally whitened. We are here for you! 

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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Get a Brighter, Whiter Smile Safely with Professional Whitening! ✨

Reveal your true smile with professional teeth whitening! No one loves yellow, dull teeth. Get the confident bright smile you deserve with help from Access Dental and Dentures. While there are technically over the counter options to help whiten your teeth, these are often dangerous. They can permanently damage your enamel, not reach every spot on your teeth, and cause several other issues. Keep reading to find out the incredible benefits of professional teeth whitening services! 

Professional Strength

Our whitening agent is a professional grade so that you can achieve fast results. It can help you gain and maintain the shade of white you want. Over-the-counter products can cause damage to your teeth due to the cheaply made ingredients. Or, they can have a hard time getting your teeth white enough because the whitening agent is too weak. Easily whiten your teeth and save time with a professional whitening.

Complete Coverage

Our whitening treatments create a brighter white on every part of your teeth. The complete coverage of our whitening trays offers the ideal shade of lightener for your entire smile. With drug store brands, you can usually only get your front teeth, which can look strange any time your other teeth are visible. Smile big and laugh freely with a professional whitening from Access Dental!

You Control the Shade

Access Dental has at-home treatment options so that you can perform the whitening session as often as you'd like until you achieve the results you are looking for. Our dentists will advise you on the proper use and frequency of the treatment. This allows you to safely whiten to the shade you're looking for. Drugstore brands could bleach your teeth too white in just one sitting, causing damage to your enamel that results in pain and sensitivity.

Custom Whitening Tray

This is probably the best perk of getting your teeth professionally whitened! Drug store whiteners have to be painted on or stuck on as a slippery strip of plastic that never seems to stay put. At Access Dental and Dentures, we fit the whitening tray to your teeth specifically. You can come into our office and get a custom impression made of your teeth and we'll design a whitening tray to perfectly fit your unique smile! This can help ensure all of your teeth are getting the proper coverage of the whitening agent when you do whitening sessions.

Convenience!

Access Dental and Dentures has several locations throughout Southern Missouri where you can create your own unique whitening tray impressions. Once you have your personal tray, you can perform the whitening treatments in the convenience of your own home! It's the ultimate way to conveniently get your teeth whitened with a professional treatment.

Best Teeth Whitening Services

Teeth whitening is something that a lot of people want in order to feel more confident in their smile, but a lot of people make the risky choice of trying to do it with drug store strips, paste, trays, etc. Work with Access Dental and Dentures to get the smile of your dreams and to promote your dental health while whitening your teeth. Give us a call to schedule an appointment! 

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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Whitening Habits Actually Making Your Teeth Worse

So, you've noticed your teeth are getting a little dull and yellow and you want to whiten them and feel confident again. There are a lot of DIY rumors out there about how you can get your teeth whiter on your own. But not all of these solutions are safe for your teeth. In fact, several home remedies can actually do more harm than good and make your teeth even more susceptible to staining. Access Dental and Dentures is here with all the information you need to know about your whitening routine and what it could be doing to your teeth. Keep reading to find out!

Over-the-Counter Whitener

Anyone who's been to the dental care aisle in any drugstore knows that there are dozens and dozens of whitening products out there... strips, rinses, trays, light treatments, paint-on, toothpaste brands, etc. While these products may be tempting to use, it's important to be careful when you try whitening products at home. A lot of these products can be harsh on your tooth enamel, causing it to wear away and allowing stains easier access to the dentin in your teeth (the part that makes your teeth white). Several of these products can also cause fluorosis - white speckles on the surface of your teeth caused by too much fluoride.

Scraping Your Teeth

Several drugstores offer cheap, imitation dental tools like the scrapers hygienists use when they clean your teeth. It is very important to understand that hygienists have professional training so they can scrape off only the hardened tartar and harmful materials without damaging your tooth's enamel. If you try scraping your teeth on your own, it's very likely that you'll end up damaging your enamel, making staining and decay more probable.

Charcoal Toothpaste

This has become a popular choice for people looking for a DIY whitening solution. Charcoal adsorbs chemicals and materials that cause stains, which can help the charcoal toothpaste lift stains from your teeth. However, charcoal toothpaste is also highly abrasive. Using it too often wears away your enamel and can seriously irritate your gums, causing inflammation.

Too-Hard Toothbrush

When you have stains on your teeth, you may think you need to use a firmer toothbrush and brush hard to "scrub it off". Unfortunately, that's not really how dental stains work. In fact, using a toothbrush that is too firm and getting overly aggressive with your brushing can damage your enamel.

 

Protect Your Enamel

As you may have caught on, a lot of home remedies for stained teeth can actually damage your enamel. Enamel is the layer of your teeth that protects them from bacteria, stains, and decay. To whiten your teeth while keeping them healthy, use a professional whitening service like the one at Access Dental and Dentures! We provide custom-fitted whitening trays that you take home with you. That means you get to whiten your teeth in your own home, to the level of brightness you want, with high-end chemicals that won't damage your teeth. Contact us today to learn more!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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The Professional Whitening Difference

Looking for a solution to yellow, dull teeth? Before you head to the drug store and grab any old whitening product, keep reading and find out how professional teeth whitening can make the biggest difference while also keep your teeth safe and healthy. Access Dental and Dentures has the best dental clinics in southern Missouri, and we are here for you with all the information you need to safely whiten your teeth this season. 

Custom Whitening Tray

This is probably the best perk of getting your teeth professionally whitened! Drug store whiteners have to be painted on or stuck on as a slippery strip of plastic that never seems to stay put. At Access Dental and Dentures, we fit the whitening tray to your teeth specifically. You can come into our office and get a custom impression made of your teeth and we'll design a whitening tray to perfectly fit your unique smile! This can help ensure all of your teeth are getting the proper coverage of the whitening agent when you do whitening sessions.

Complete Coverage

Our whitening treatments create a brighter white on every part of your teeth. The complete coverage of our whitening trays offers the ideal shade of lightener for your entire smile. With drug store brands, you can usually only get your front teeth, which can look strange any time your other teeth are visible. Smile big and laugh freely with a professional whitening from Access Dental!

You Control the Shade

Access Dental has at-home treatment options so that you can perform the whitening session as often as you'd like until you achieve the results you are looking for. Our dentists will advise you on the proper use and frequency of the treatment. This allows you to safely whiten to the shade you're looking for. Drugstore brands could bleach your teeth too white in just one sitting, causing damage to your enamel that results in pain and sensitivity.

Professional Strength

Our whitening agent is a professional grade so that you can achieve fast results. It can help you gain and maintain the shade of white you want. Over-the-counter products can cause damage to your teeth due to the cheaply made ingredients. Or, they can have a hard time getting your teeth white enough because the whitening agent is too weak. Easily whiten your teeth and save time with a professional whitening.

Convenience!

Access Dental and Dentures has several locations throughout Southern Missouri where you can create your own unique whitening tray impressions. Once you have your personal tray, you can perform the whitening treatments in the convenience of your own home! It's the ultimate way to conveniently get your teeth whitened with a professional treatment.

Boost Confidence

When you are more comfortable with a bright white smile, you can feel more confidence overall! Whitening your teeth professionally is a great way to increase your self-esteem. You can also feel more confident in a professional whitening with Access Dental and Dentures because we know teeth better than anyone. We can make sure they stay healthy and strong throughout the whitening process.

Best Professional Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is something that a lot of people want in order to feel more confident in their smile, but a lot of people make the risky choice of trying to do it with drug store strips, paste, trays, etc. Work with Access Dental and Dentures to get the smile of your dreams and to promote your dental health while whitening your teeth. Give us a call to schedule an appointment! 

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

1-877-DENTIST

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Smile Improvements from Access Dental!

Your smile is priceless. Not only can it show just how happy and confident you are, but it can also make a great first impression that lasts. If you aren't fully confident in your smile, Access Dental and Dentures can help with that! We are the best dentists in southern Missouri, and we are here to help boost your confidence and improve your health. Keep reading to learn the specific ways we can help you enjoy a healthier, winning smile. 

Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening is a great way to improve your smile. We will provide you a custom whitening tray, made from your own dental impressions, so that you have a custom fit. Once at home, you can choose how often and long to use the supplied whitening agent to customize the brightness of your smile.

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are dental prosthetics that are placed on the surface of discolored, chipped, cracked, or misaligned teeth. Veneers require a minimal amount of tooth reduction (about .5 mm), which make them a more conservative restoration than a crown. Dental veneers allow us to alter tooth position, shape, size, and color. They are not the only alternative for all aesthetic abnormalities, but they are an excellent way to give you the clean, beautiful smile you've always imagined.

Dentures & Partials

For missing teeth, we can make dentures or removable partials for you in our own on-site, professional dental lab! Since our technicians are on-site, you won't have to wait weeks, or even days, for your new set of dentures or partial. Normally, your new teeth will be ready the very next day or, in some cases, the same day. We can then make any necessary adjustments for a perfect fit while you wait.

Tooth Extractions

If  you have a tooth beyond repair, like extensive decay or an abscess, then it is usually recommended that the tooth be removed. If needed, a tooth extraction should be done as soon as possible to avoid the spread of infection or even more serious problems. We can extract a single tooth, full mouth, and most wisdom teeth.

Routine Cleanings

It's a good idea to have your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist every six months. It also gives your dentist an opportunity to check your teeth for any cavities, soft spots, or issues coming up. Regular cleanings include a deep clean to polish your teeth for a healthy smile. We will also give you tips for better oral care if needed.

Best Missouri Dentist

So, if your smile isn't what it could be, give the experts at Access Dental and Dentures a call! We can help restore or repair your smile so that you can enjoy all the confidence a healthy, happy smile can bring. We can't wait to help you! Call to ask questions or set up an appointment: 1-877-DENTIST.

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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Get Professional Teeth Whitening for Best Results!

Yellow or stained teeth can really affect your self-confidence. Do you find yourself trying to hide your smile or wasting money on over-the-counter teeth whiteners that don't work or cause your teeth a lot of pain? Access Dental and Dentures is here to help. Not only are we the best dentists in Southern Missouri, but we also have a lot of experience in safely and effectively whitening teeth. Keep reading to learn why having your teeth professionally whitened could be just the thing for you!

Boost Confidence

When you are more comfortable with a bright white smile, you can feel more confident! Whitening your teeth professionally is a great way to increase your self-esteem. You can also feel more confident in a professional whitening because we know teeth better than anyone. We can make sure they stay healthy and strong throughout the whitening process.

You Control the Shade

Access Dental has at-home treatment options so that you can perform the whitening session as often as you'd like until you achieve the results you are looking for. Our dentist will advise you on the proper use and frequency of the treatment. This allows you to safely whiten to the shade you're looking for, whereas drugstore brands could bleach your teeth too white in just one sitting.

Custom Whitening Tray

This is perhaps one of the best perks of a professional teeth whitening! Drug store whiteners have to be painted on or stuck on as a slippery strip of plastic that never seems to stay put. At Access Dental and Dentures, we fit the whitening tray to your teeth. You can come into our office and get a custom impression made of your teeth and we'll design a whitening tray to perfectly fit your unique smile! This can help ensure all of your teeth are getting the proper coverage of the whitening agent when you do a whitening session.

Complete Coverage

Our whitening treatments create a brighter white on all your teeth. The complete coverage of our whitening trays offers the ideal shade of lightener for your entire smile. With drug store brands, you can usually only get your front teeth, which can look strange anytime your other teeth are visible. Smile big and laugh freely with a professional whitening from Access Dental!

Professional Strength

Our whitening agent is professional strength so that you can achieve fast results. It can help you gain and maintain the shade of white you want. Over-the-counter products can cause damage to your teeth due to the cheaply made ingredients. Or, they can not get your teeth white enough because the whitening agent is too weak. Easily whiten your teeth and save time with a professional whitening.

Convenience!

Access Dental and Dentures has several locations throughout Southern Missouri where you can create your own unique whitening tray impressions. Once you have your personal tray, you can perform the whitening treatments in the convenience of your own home. It's the ultimate way to conveniently get your teeth whitened with a professional treatment!

Your Missouri Dentist

With all of the benefits of having a professional teeth whitening, how can you do it any other way? Contact Access Dental and Dentures - the best dentists in Southern Missouri - to set up a consultation appointment to get started on the journey to your dream smile. Give us a call at 1-877-DENTIST!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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The Dangers of Over-Whitening Your Teeth

There are lots of over-the-counter products that promise a whiter smile, but without the guidance of one of our trusted dentists in Southern Missouri, you could end up seeing a few not-so-pleasant side effects. Done incorrectly or too often, you may end up making more oral problems for yourself.

It's much safer to let Access Dental & Dentures take care of the whitening process for you or, at the very least, let us counsel you before trying any new whitening products. Here's a look at some of the possible side effects that could occur with over-whitening, followed by the benefits of letting our professionals help you whiten those teeth instead. 

Effects of Over-Whitening
The most common side effect of teeth whitening is increased tooth sensitivity. If you already have sensitive teeth, gum disease, or teeth with worn enamel, using teeth whitening products can worsen these conditions. Be aware also, if you have had bonding or tooth-colored fillings, whiteners do not affect the color of these materials so they will not match the rest of your newly whitened teeth.

Teeth cannot handle the repeated stripping that happens with whitening. It leaves the enamel worn and teeth are more susceptible to cracking or chipping. In some extreme cases, teeth can even become flexible and bend when pressure is applied!

Benefits of Professional Whitening
Our dental offices in Southern Missouri will provide you with a custom whitening tray, made from your own dental impressions. You can customize the brightness of your smile at home with the whitening agent we supply. This way, our dentists can give you a treatment specifically created for your mouth, plus offer advice and monitor the progress so you don't overdo it.

Some of the many benefits of getting assistance from Access Dental to whiten your teeth include:

• A Custom Whitening Tray
  As mentioned above, we fit the whitening tray to your teeth for a perfect fit.
• Complete Coverage
  The customized tray ensures that all of your teeth are covered evenly and completely, keeping each tooth the same shade of white. 
• Professional Strength
  Our dentists are able to give you a professional strength whitener for faster results than over-the-counter brands. This will help you gain and maintain the shade of white you desire.
• You Control the Shade
  Treatments are applied by you, at home, as often as you would like to achieve the perfect whiteness, but with the knowledge, advice, and monitoring from our professionals at your checkups. 
• Convenience 
  You have the convenience of making your teeth whiter on your own time schedule. Also, with our many convenient locations throughout Southern Missouri, it's simple to schedule an appointment to get your customized whitening tray at an office near you. 

Whitening your teeth should be done in moderation and is always best under the supervision and recommendations of your dentist. The knowledgable dental professionals at Access Dental & Dentures are able to guide you to the most effective ways to brighten your smile and keep it that way. After all, our goal is to help you keep that great smile you deserve!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile! 

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office             Osage Beach Office

(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447          (573) 348-1466         

1701 West Sunshine        416 S. Bishop Ave.   4320 Osage Beach Pkwy

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401      Osage Beach, MO. 65065

Mountain Grove Office              Aurora Office

(417) 926-1160                             (417) 308-3534

921-A N. Main                             1402 S. Elliott

Mountain Grove, MO 65711       Aurora, MO 65605

6 Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening

Do you want to improve the whiteness of your teeth? A professional teeth whitening service may be exactly what you need! Here at our southern Missouri dentist, we offer a professional teeth whitening treatment. If you're curious about a professional whitening treatment and its benefits, take a look below!

We will provide you with a custom whitening tray, made from your own dental impressions. Once at home, you can choose how often and long to use the supplied whitening agent to customize the brightness of your smile.

Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening:

1) Complete Coverage

Our whitening treatments create a brighter white on all your teeth. The complete coverage of our whitening trays offers the ideal shade lightener for your entire smile. Ensure all your teeth are turning the same shade of white with our professional service.

2) Professional Strength

Our whitening agent is professional strength for fast results. It can help you gain and maintain the shade of white you are after. Easily whiten your teeth and save time with a professional strength agent formula.

3) Custom Whitening Tray

We fit the whitening tray to your teeth. You can come into our office and get a custom impression made of your teeth and we'll design a whitening tray to perfectly fit your unique smile. This can help ensure all of your teeth are getting the proper coverage of the whitening agent when you do a whitening session.

4) You Control the Shade

With our at-home treatment options, you can perform the whitening session as often as you'd like until you achieve the results you are looking for. Our dentist will advise you on the proper use and frequency of the treatment and be sure to follow these instructions.

5) Convenient Location

We have four locations throughout southern Missouri for your whitening tray impressions. After you get the tray back, you can perform the whitening treatments in the convenience of your home. It's the ultimate way to conveniently get your teeth whitened with a professional treatment.

6) Gain Confidence

A major benefit of whitening your teeth is gaining confidence in your smile. This is a great way to up your self-esteem about your appearance. Smile with confidence with your newly whitened pearly whites!

Now that you know all about the perks of professional teeth whitening at Access Dental, you're ready to schedule your appointment with Access Dental and Dentures today. Give us a call at 877-DENTIST and we can get you scheduled for a teeth whitening treatment at one of our locations nearest you. We have offices in Springfield, Osage Beach, Rolla, and Mountain Grove to better serve our patients!

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Springfield Office          Rolla Office          Osage Beach Office      Mountain Grove Office
(417) 501-1048              (573) 426-5447        (573) 348-1466                       (417) 926-1160
1701 West Sunshine      416 S. Bishop Ave.  4320 Osage Beach Pkwy       921 N. Main St.

Springfield, MO 65807   Rolla, MO 65401     Osage Beach, MO. 65065       Mountain Grove