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In the United States, nearly 65 million people have an advanced form of gum disease called periodontitis. Our risk of getting gum disease increases as we get older, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that roughly half of all Americans 30 years and older have periodontitis. In comparison, 7 out of every 10 people 65 years and older have some form of this ...

          You don’t have to live with a painful, diseased tooth. Did you know that root canal treatment at A Perfect Smile can usually save your tooth? In our Falmouth, ME dentist office, Dr. Nelson uses this therapy to help his patients: Get out of pain in a single visit. Avoid having a tooth removed. Restore their oral health with ...

What is something that can help a new teacher, a car salesperson, and television news anchor? The answer is a great smile. If we’re being completely honest, a great smile can help absolutely anyone. At A Perfect Smile, we’ve seen the way cosmetic dentistry can change the appearance of countless smiles. More importantly, we’ve seen the emotional impact that change can have on ...

            Tooth bonding makes quick work of tooth flaws like cracks, chips, stains, gaps, worn teeth, and uneven teeth. At A Perfect Smile in Falmouth, ME, Dr. Nelson uses composite resin bonding material for many types of simple smile repair. Dental bonding will: Make your smile more beautiful in just one visit. Boost your confidence when ...

          Did you know that many of our Invisalign patients complete their treatment in about 12 months, after which they enjoy a gorgeous new straight smile? If your teeth are crooked and uneven, you can get the same benefit from Invisalign treatment at our Falmouth, ME dentist office. At A Perfect Smile, Dr. Nelson will use Invisalign to: Straighten ...

Are your ribs bruised from where your bed partner keeps elbowing you because you snore? Snoring is annoying enough by itself, but it can often be a sign of a more serious condition – obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can disrupt your sleep dozens of times each hour! The good news is that Dr. Nelson at A Perfect Smile offers safe, effective sleep apnea treatment in our Falmouth, ME dentist ...

          You can have a gorgeous smile just like so many of our other patients enjoy every day. Dr. Nelson of A Perfect Smile has a variety of cosmetic dentistry options available in our Falmouth dentist office to help you. You can choose the exact treatments you want to design your custom smile makeover! Cosmetic dentistry can: Boost your confidence ...

Your jaw hurts — again. All you did was eat a bagel and drink some coffee. And yet … it feels like you lost a round of boxing. If this kind of thing is happening regularly, it could be a signal that you are suffering from a TMJ disorder. It’s not pleasant, and it can interfere with your life in a variety of ways. Fortunately, there are solutions for this problem, and we may have ...

          Isn’t it time you did something about your teeth? If you have damaged or diseased teeth – even one or more missing teeth – Dr. Nelson at A Perfect Smile in Falmouth, ME has restorative dentistry options for you! Our dental restorations will: Repair damaged teeth for a more pleasant looking smile. Replace missing teeth to make biting ...

Spring is in full bloom now. Trees, shrubs, and plants are all boasting new shoots of growth. Birds are chirping their sweet melodies to each other. You know what that means, don’t you? It’s almost wedding season! If you’ve been putting off getting your smile into shape, now is the perfect time to do something about it. Dr. Robert Nelson at A Perfect Smile in Falmouth, ME offers a ...