Dr. Rich Flores and the team at Rich Flores, DDS, LLC in Willoughby, Ohio, understand that situations may arise where you may need to replace lost or extracted teeth. With tooth replacement options such as dental implants, you can improve the smile’s function, health, and appearance with a long-lasting, reliable solution.  How do dental implants […]

Invisalign is a popular treatment for straightening teeth designed to be an alternative to conventional metal braces. Instead of using metal brackets and wires that are bonded to the teeth to realign them, Invisalign uses clear aligner trays that fit tightly. Patients receive a series of trays that gently move the teeth into proper alignment […]

Most people are born with natural white teeth. Aging, coffee, wine, tobacco, and certain medications can rob your smile of its youthful luster. Tooth discoloration causes your teeth to appear yellow or dark, taking the sparkle out of your smile. If you don’t want to live with a stained smile, consider the in-office teeth whitening service […]

If you have an extensively damaged or decayed tooth with limited tooth structure remaining —Dr. Rich Flores will most likely recommend a dental crown to restore your tooth. Rich Flores, DDS, LLC in Willoughby, Ohio, uses zirconia dental crowns because of their excellent combination of esthetic beauty which mimics lifelike tooth color, with optimal performance and durability. Moreover, zirconia dental […]

Cavities and minor tooth decay may compromise your teeth when left untreated. In the past, metal or silver amalgam restorations repaired minor tooth damage but left many patients with discolored teeth from the “show-thru” effect of the metal. Patients also do not like the appearance of silver fillings in their white teeth. Today, modern dentists […]

At Rich Flores, DDS, LLC, Willoughby, Ohio, it would be hard to imagine dentistry without an intraoral camera. With its small, handheld design and high-resolution camera, this device has opened up a world of possibilities for dental professionals and their patients, allowing them to diagnose, treat, and prevent dental problems while also creating a better understanding of […]

Traditional braces aren’t the only way to correct orthodontic issues. Today, more people turn to Invisalign to straighten crooked, misaligned, or overcrowded teeth. Like traditional metal braces, Invisalign teeth aligners put gentle pressure on crooked teeth to gradually shift them into a straighter position. An evaluation by your Invisalign dentist at Rich C. Flores, DDS, […]

Losing one tooth may not seem like much, but it can impact how you speak and chew. A missing front tooth will significantly impact your smile – that’s for sure! Replacing a missing tooth with a single-tooth implant will restore your smile’s natural beauty. For quality implant treatment, contact the office of Rich C. Flores, […]

Dental care continues to evolve thanks to innovative treatments and technologies. The intraoral camera is one breakthrough that improves dental care for dentists and patients. For many reasons, the intraoral camera has become an invaluable tool to dentists who use it in the Willoughby, Ohio, area. When you visit Rich C. Flores, DDS, LLS, your […]

If you are looking for a way to improve your smile, you may have thought about teeth whitening. The teeth whitening process is relatively straightforward, and there are some significant benefits of in-office teeth whitening in Willoughby.  What are a few of the top teeth whitening benefits from Rich Flores, DDS, LLC? Take a look […]

Crooked teeth can make you feel uncomfortable about smiling, causing you to smile less often than you’d like. Misaligned teeth can also put your oral health at risk, as you’re more prone to dental trauma, decay, infections, and gum disease. For many people, Invisalign orthodontics offers a viable solution to straightening crooked teeth and improving […]

Losing one or more teeth poses a risk to your remaining teeth, as every tooth is essential to your oral health. One lost tooth can lead to shifting of other teeth, changes in your bite, and increased wear on the other remaining teeth, while also leaving you with unsightly gaps in your smile. Replacing missing […]