Posts by Dr. Rob Semtner
Roanoke: Holiday Snacking That Isn’t Bad for Your Teeth
We know, holiday sweets are irresistible… but they’re also often not so great for your teeth. Those gingerbread lattes and slices of pecan pie aren’t doing your mouth any favors, even if they are festive. Fortunately, it’s surprisingly easy to enjoy holiday snacks that protect your oral health instead of harming your teeth and gums.…
Read MoreAm I a Good Candidate for Porcelain Veneers? Roanoke Cosmetic Dentistry
The natural appearance of your teeth isn’t always within your control. Chips, cracks, and discoloration can occur even with the best brushing and flossing routine. If you’re frustrated and embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth, top cosmetic and Roanoke porcelain veneer dentist, Dr. Semtner offers beautiful, natural looking, long-lasting solutions.
Read More5 Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy in Roanoke
Your gums are more important than you may have realized. As a soft tissue supportive structure, they play a crucial role in securing your teeth to the bone underneath.
Read MoreWill Getting Dental Implants Hurt? Roanoke Implant Dentistry
The idea of having dental implants placed into your gum tissue and jawbone probably sounds painful. You may even be avoiding the procedure altogether for fear of how much it will hurt.
Read MoreRoanoke Dental Office: Vaping and Oral Health
We all know that smoking cigarettes cause lasting damage on teeth and gums, but what about vaping? The e-cigarette trend sweeping our nation is relatively new and, as a result, poorly understood. Many people incorrectly believe vaping is better or “healthier” than smoking, but the truth is that vaping poses an enormous threat to the…
Read MoreWhat to Ask Your Dentist Before Roanoke Invisalign Treatment
Suffering for two years with the pain and embarrassment of metal braces is an unfortunate right of passage for most adolescents. If you were lucky enough to avoid braces as a child, you might be facing the consequences now as an adult – crooked teeth and an overcrowded smile that makes you grimace instead of…
Read MoreWhy Your Roanoke Dentist Needs to Examine You Before Pricing Out Your Treatment
Just like you wouldn’t trust an insurance adjuster to assess the value of your vehicle claim before inspecting your car, you shouldn’t expect a dentist to price out your treatment before examining your mouth. Your initial dental consultation is a very important stepping stone for the rest of your treatment, so make sure you work…
Read More3 Ways to Get Perfect Wedding Day Teeth: Roanoke Cosmetic Dentist
Your wedding day is one of the most momentous and magical days of your life. The last thing you want is to look back on all of your wedding pictures and feel embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth and smile.
Read MoreAm I At Risk For Oral Cancer? Roanoke Screening
Cancer is “the C-word”, the diagnosis that we all hope we’ll never hear. Despite this, most of us know somebody fighting cancer. Nearly 2,000,000 new cases of cancer are reported every year in America, and more than 15 million cancer survivors have lived to tell their story.
Read MoreMisconceptions About Root Canals in Roanoke
When many of us hear “root canal” we think, “OUCH” that sounds painful! And if we aren’t the one needing the root canal we are relieved. The truth is a root canal is meant to get the patient out of pain, not put them in more pain. Our Roanoke, VA dental office performs root canals…
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