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If you are seeking a family-friendly dental practice in the Omaha, NE, area that has won awards for being one of the best facilities in the area, we encourage you to call to make an appointment for your family at Hillsborough Family Dentistry. With four convenient offices in Dundee, Ralston Square, Village Point, and Hillsborough, we are ready to assist you and your…

Dental crowns are one of many dental restorations used by our team at Hillsborough Family Dentistry in Omaha, NE, to address issues within the smile. These versatile restorations can help save an otherwise significantly damaged tooth from permanent…

There is a lot of misinformation out there about one's oral health and wellness. At Hillsborough Family Dentistry of Omaha, NE, we strongly encourage you to educate yourself further on common dental problems that may arise. We also want to keep patients informed on what they can do to achieve and maintain oral health and wellness. This starts by debunking…

Root canal therapy is a procedure used to treat damaged or infected teeth. During this procedure, your dentist removes the infected tissue from the inside of your tooth and replaces it with a material called gutta percha. This prevents bacteria from reaching the inner parts of your tooth and causing further damage, resulting in the need to…

Many households are looking to save time and schedule everyone with the same provider whenever possible. This also applies to dental practices. Imagine having everyone in the household seen with back-to-back appointments at a family dental practice equipped to handle patients of all ages. At The Dentists of Omaha, our family…

As with any medical emergency, a dental emergency is a situation that may occur when you least expect it--and at an inconvenient time. This is why emergency dentists exist. Emergency dentists are available during off-hours and ready for unexpected problems even during business hours, and can assist when immediate care is necessary. Some common dental emergencies that are seen at The Dentists of Omaha, NE, include…

Happy New Year! In 2023, you may have many resolutions. Visiting the dentist may be one of them. Unfortunately, dental anxiety is a serious condition affecting many people. It can be debilitating, making seeing a dentist difficult or even impossible. 

According to the American Dental Association, 30-40% of Americans avoid…

If you find yourself with sharp pain or dull tooth discomfort when enjoying ice cream or hot beverages, you may think that you have a cavity. However, symptoms like this can also occur if you have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental concern that affects many of our patients across Omaha. An evaluation is often in order, but if there are no cavities, then you may be diagnosed with sensitive teeth. Here’s what you…

Looking for a way to improve your appearance? Have you been considering cosmetic dentistry treatments? There are a variety of popular cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help you look and feel your best.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry…

When you get your teeth whitened, you want the results to last. You don't want to keep going back for treatment every few weeks or months. If you take proper care of your teeth after whitening, you can help to protect your results and enjoy a beautiful, white smile for a long time. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.

What's Teeth Whitening?

There are many ways to whiten…