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A bright, sparkling smile can make a major impact on how you feel about yourself and how others see you. Did you know that people rate others as more attractive when they have white, evenly spaced teeth? A welcoming smile also increases the chances that others will see you as...
Dental implants are a permanent dental restoration consisting of anchors that integrate with the jawbone to provide a strong, stable base. Customized crowns, or sometimes brdiges or dentures, are attached to the implant to complete the restoration process. Here at Nunn Family Dentistry, our dentist, Dr. Clay Nunn, offers a...
Taking care of your smile can help you look younger, more attractive, and more approachable. Everyone desires a gleaming white smile, and today it’s easier to attain than ever. A smile makeover is a process of harnessing the benefits of cosmetic dentistry to transform your smile. Here at Nunn Family...
Straight teeth don’t just improve your appearance -- they also boost your oral health. Most people seek teeth straightening to feel confident about their smiles, but the benefits go far beyond appearance. When you choose teeth straightening with InvisalignⓇ, you’ll enjoy cosmetic and health benefits when your treatment is complete....
Your smile leaves an impression on everyone you meet and has a significant impact on many areas of your life. Stained or discolored teeth can take the sparkle out of your smile and leave you feeling self-conscious. Habits like drinking coffee, cola, and tea can darken and stain teeth and...
Tooth enamel, which is the outer layer of your teeth, is strong and durable. The inside of a tooth, however, is soft and vulnerable to dental decay. Cavities form when harmful bacteria invade your tooth and start to reproduce and grow. This damages the tooth and causes a hole to...
Same-day crowns are the latest advancement in dental technology. Used to treat severe tooth decay and cracked or broken teeth, the process of getting traditional crowns takes an average of three weeks and requires two or three visits. Thanks to recent technology, getting a crown is faster and more convenient....
For patients dealing with crooked and misaligned teeth, traditional metal braces are no longer your only option for straightening your smile. Invisalign® is an alternative that offers some distinct advantages. Here at Nunn Family Dentistry, Dr. Clay Nunn and our team of compassionate dental professionals are dedicated to helping you...
Going to the dentist isn’t at the top of anyone’s fun list, but it’s necessary to keep your teeth and mouth in tip-top shape. And that’s important because your oral health has a far-reaching impact on your overall health. The same harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease...
Root canals have a reputation for being painful to endure and miserable to recover from. This causes fear and anxiety in patients who need this tooth-saving procedure. Thanks to advancements in dentistry, getting a root canal is neither intensely painful nor tough to recover from. Here’s why there’s no need...
If you dread going to the dentist, you’re not alone. About 60% of people say they experience dental anxiety. The leading cause of this anxiety? Fear of pain. And if you’ve been told you have periodontal disease and need gum work, your fear of pain may increase. At Nunn Family...