Scheduling biannual dental cleanings with our Columbia, IL dentist is a crucial part of good preventative dental care. At Workman Family Dental, we are passionate about educating our patients on proper oral hygiene habits to keep their smiles healthy.
Even rigorous brushing and flossing won't wholly eradicate food debris and plaque; which is why we highly suggest ...
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be looking into a suitable tooth replacement option. Traditional dentures have been a mainstay tooth replacement procedure for many years, but you may want to know more about them. Our Columbia, IL dental team is highly-trained at offering ideal dental solutions for all our patients.
Complete dentures: If you ...
If you live in the Waterloo, IL area and are hoping to transform your smile, look no further than our caring team at Workman Family Dental. We offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures to help our patients learn to love their smiles, and every treatment is customized perfectly to your individual situation. If you have a cosmetic dentistry need, ...
If you are a patient of Workman Family Dental, we want you to feel comfortable bringing your entire family to our office for treatment. One of our specialties is in children’s dentistry, and we love teaching our very youngest patients about the inner-workings of a dental office.
We offer an array of services to our Columbia, IL patients of all ages, ...
We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There may actually be some truth to this.
Apples are not only deliciously nutritious, but they can also be useful for your mouth. They can help clean your teeth by removing superficial deposits on the surface. The fiber in the apples can help ...
If your gums and teeth are healthy, you not only get to benefit from a wonderful smile; your overall health is up. Poor oral health is linked to numerous chronic and systemic illnesses like heart disease, kidney disease, pregnancy complications, diabetes, even arthritis. Additionally, if you have unhealthy gums, you’re ...
You're tired of hiding your smile in photos with friends or when you meet someone new. However, you're pretty sure that cosmetic dentistry is expensive and out of your budget. The truth is, there are a lot of cosmetic options that won't break the bank and can help you achieve a beautiful smile. Here's what you should know about cosmetic dentistry ...
Many people experience dental fear and anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist. Sadly, it's often a bad experience that happened during childhood that causes fear of the dentist; and it can keep people from getting the care they need.
Creating positive experiences for children at the dentist is so important for setting them up for a lifetime of success ...
Do you feel like you have a pretty good understanding of the best ways to maintain good oral health? Like many people, you may think that it’s about brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist routinely.
If so, you’re off to a good start because those support good oral health. But recently, a worldwide survey was conducted in 12 countries that ...
There are lots of good reasons to want to improve the appearance of your smile. Maybe your career requires you to interact confidently with your associates. Or perhaps you have a major life event like a wedding, reunion, or graduation coming up, and you want to look your best in all the photos.
But you really don’t need a reason to want ...
Do you get nervous just thinking about visiting the dentist and feel like there must be something wrong with you? The truth is that millions of people experience dental anxiety, and at Workman Family Dental, we make every effort to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident during your appointments.
Our team works hard every day to show ...
Are you considering a dental implant to replace a missing tooth?
Choosing dental implants is a wise move because it is the preferred method of tooth replacement by dentists and patients alike. In fact, dental professionals are so impressed with the success of implants that they’re often referred to as the “gold standard.”
A dental implant is designed ...
Kids come with a lot of responsibilities, and one is their oral health. As far as priorities go in their little lives, this may not seem like it’s at the top of the list, but it should be.
You know that if you have even a mild toothache can leave you feeling depressed or out of sorts; however, it’s not the end of ...
Do you often wake up with pain in your head, neck, jaw, or shoulders? These are symptoms that are typically associated with a sore or fatigued temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. When this joint is not functioning properly, we refer to it as a TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder.
Whatever it’s called, all you know is that chronic pain disrupts your daily ...
We are proud to serve veterans. Recently, we worked with a charitable organization called Songs4Soldiers. Their mission is to enrich the lives of combat veterans and their families who have limited resources. At zero cost to our patient, we made dentures for him so he could eat and smile again.