During the course of your regular dentist appointments, your dentist may notice a small oral health problem developing. Maybe it’s a little cavity in the surface of your tooth. Maybe it’s a swollen gum line that could use some flossing. These issues are relatively minor and can be addressed with quick in-office treatment and at-home care. Then there are some oral health issues that are much more significant. Cracked or chipped teeth; serious cavities and infected root canals can put your teeth in jeopardy of being lost for good. If you have teeth that are on the brink, a dental crown may be able to save them. (more…)
Orthodontic Treatment Doesn’t Have to Mean Braces
There are very few patients who enjoy having braces. Most braces options aren’t exactly discreet, which means you have to deal with them showing up in photos for the length of the treatment — which can be up to two years. Then there’s the discomfort that comes with braces. The brackets and wires can cause you pain at different times throughout treatment, and of course, cleaning them is certainly a pain. While some cases of misalignment definitely need braces, there are other cases that can be corrected with a lower impact method. Invisible aligners are orthodontic treatment options that comes with less hassle than braces. (more…)
How Do Your Children Handle the Dentist?
Certain dental office experiences can feel intimidating and clinical, especially for younger patients. The wrong care environment can lead patients to feel uncomfortable and nervous about attending future appointments. This can have a detrimental effect in the long-term for children. A bad experience as a child may lead them to become a reticent patient as an adult. That may mean missed appointments and compounding oral health issues in the future. How do your children handle the dentist? The right care environment can make a huge difference. (more…)
Are Your Headaches Related to Your Teeth
Sometimes you wake up feeling less than your best. Any number of different things can disrupt your sleep on a given night, but if you’re dealing with chronic issues when you wake up in the morning, you could be suffering from a condition. If you find yourself waking up with a headache most mornings, it could be an issue related to your teeth. Bruxism and TMJ are two conditions that affect you while you sleep. They can cause you to grind your teeth at night, and to experience inflammation in the joints of your jaw. If you’re suffering from one of these conditions, your dentist can diagnose the condition and treat it. (more…)
Is Brushing and Flossing Enough?
In general, it’s thought that brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth daily is enough to prevent any serious harm from befalling them. However, for some individuals, that may not be true. That’s because genetics play an important role in your propensity for developing cavities. Due to your genetic makeup, you may be likely to experience cavities, even if you’re taking proper care of your teeth at home and visiting your dentist every six months. When brushing and flossing aren’t enough to keep your teeth healthy, what can you do? (more…)
Essentials for Taking Care of Your Teeth at Home
The keys to preserving your teeth, giving yourself a beautiful smile, and preventing problems like gum disease all come down to the same basic principle: a consistent home care routine. If you’re being consistent about how and how often you care for your teeth at home, then you’re likely to prevent any major oral health concerns and keep your teeth looking great. Due to genetics, some patients may be more likely to develop cavities or need cosmetic dentistry treatment. However, in general, combining proper home care with biannual trips to your dentist will keep your teeth in good shape. In today’s blog, we’re covering some essentials for taking care of your teeth at home. (more…)
This Is the Most Important Dental Procedure
What can you do to keep your teeth safe and healthy over a lifetime of use? There’s one dental procedure in particular that is crucial when it comes to meeting this goal. In fact, you could consider it the most important dental procedure of all: a dental checkup. It sounds simple, and that’s because it is. By making biannual trips to your dentist for a dental checkup and cleaning, you can avoid most major oral health complications. There are restorative treatments that can help you rebuild and protect damaged teeth, but the most effective form of oral healthcare prevents that damage from ever occurring. (more…)
Dental Implants Provide Individual Tooth Replacement
Tooth loss can be a crippling condition, both physically and emotionally. It physically hampers your ability to chew and eat food. It can also cause you physical pain, and cause you to feel self conscious in social settings. Replacing your missing teeth can help you recover from tooth loss from a physical and mental standpoint. The nature of your tooth loss may influence how you choose to replace your missing teeth. Dental implants are strong prosthetics that can be used to provide individual tooth replacement, but they can be used in concert to replace an entire set of missing teeth. (more…)
Understanding Different Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Cosmetic dentistry can create a brand new smile for patients without a huge treatment timetable. If you’ve never explored cosmetic dentistry options, you may be surprised by the changes that they can create, and how minimally invasive the treatment can be. To utilize the benefits of different cosmetic dentistry treatments, you first have to understand what is possible. Each cosmetic treatment can be used to create a different type of effect on your smile. It’s time to learn more about bonding, whitening, gum contouring, and porcelain dental veneers. (more…)
Gentle Care for the Most Sensitive Part of Your Tooth
When you think about what your tooth looks like, you probably picture the crown of the tooth. That’s the portion of the tooth above the surface of your gum line. This is an important part of your tooth — its strength and durability allow you to comfortably chew and eat food. It’s also the portion of your teeth that people see when you smile, so it’s important to keep the surfaces of your teeth clean. However, beneath your gum line are your tooth’s roots. This sensitive part of your tooth performs the vital task of holding your entire tooth in place. When it becomes infected, you need gentle care to restore it. (more…)