How do you feel about visiting the dentist? If you get anxious, nervous, or flat out upset by the prospect of visiting your oral healthcare professional, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from dental anxiety. If you had a bad experience at the dentist’s office as a kid, that can create a lasting, negative impression. If you know that you’ve been neglecting your brushing and flossing routine, that can also make it difficult to want to schedule an appointment. You know something’s wrong, and you don’t want to face the consequences. However, that will only make any existing problems worse. The most important thing is that you adhere to your regular visit schedule. Luckily, sedation dentistry can help relieve your anxiety. (more…)
How a Dental Bridge Could be Helping
When you’re young, you’re taught to be tough and deal with adversity. The ability to work through difficult situations is a valuable life skill, but when it comes to your health, it may not always be the best course of action. If you experience pain in your mouth related to your bite, your teeth, or your gums, you may think, “It’s just a little pain. I can tough it out.” However, this is a counterproductive course of action. Failing to remedy mouth pain can often make your problems worse in the long run, due to additional decay or added stress on your other teeth. Restorative dentistry offers simple treatment options like bridges to help with missing teeth and damaged bites. You don’t have to just tough it out. Here’s how a dental bridge could be helping. (more…)
Do Your Teeth Need Realignment?
Everyone wants a smile they believe in. Part of a beautiful smile includes having straight teeth that fit perfectly together. However, in reality, very few people’s teeth come in perfectly straight. Crowding, and stress in the jaw bone can lead to teeth that are crooked, overlapping, or gapped. Realigning your teeth can get them back in order and return your smile to its best. The thought of braces can be intimidating for many people. However, thanks to modern dental and orthodontic treatments, braces aren’t the embarrassing slog that they once presented. Options like Invisalign Clear Aligners make it easy to get your smile back on track. (more…)
This New Year, Resolve to Brush Better
The calendar for 2017 is about to expire and give way to 2018. The new year is a time for new beginnings, and no tradition better echos this idea than that of making new year’s resolutions. Resolutions are often lofty and life-changing, however, these types of resolutions are more difficult to implement. Simple lifestyle resolutions can make a big difference! So this new year, resolve to brush your teeth better. This resolution has a number of components — technique, frequency, time — but it’s a simple, manageable way to improve your oral health. You may be surprised by the difference it makes. (more…)
What Can You Do About a Dental Emergency?
It’s a situation you hope never to find yourself in — a dental emergency. Emergencies are serious, and mean that action is needed right away. In emergency situations it’s always best to have a plan. When you plan ahead, you’ll be able to act quickly and stay calm amidst the added stress. In the case of a dental emergency, you need to have someone you can contact right away for treatment. There are many different situations that could constitute a dental emergency, from losing a tooth to severe inflammation. In almost every case, acting quickly can prevent further damage and even salvage your teeth. Here’s what you can do about a dental emergency. (more…)
Dental Implants Are Here to Help
Tooth loss can be a frustrating, debilitating problem. Missing teeth affect both your smile and bite. You want to feel confident in the appearance of your teeth. You also want to be able to chew and enjoy your favorite foods. What can you do to combat tooth loss? There are actually plenty of modern dentistry options that prevent tooth loss from becoming a lifelong problem. One such option is a dental implant. Due to their nature, dental implants are a sturdy, long-term solution to tooth loss. Here’s how dental implants are here to help you get your teeth — and your confidence — back. (more…)
Sleep Apnea: More than a Snore
If you have a snoring problem, you may not even know it — that is, unless you sleep beside someone else. Most people find out they’re chronic snorers from a significant other or roommate. Other than being disruptive, snoring can seem like a benign problem, and it may be that. However, if you have sleep apnea, there may be other issues at play. Sleep apnea and snoring are often used interchangeably, but they are not one in the same. Sleep apnea can have serious medical ramifications if left untreated, so it’s important to identify this problem. The good news? Your dentist may be able to help. (more…)
Dental Bonding Provides Multiple Benefits
When your teeth become damaged or blemished, you want to take action to correct those problems. Thanks to modern dentistry, there are plenty of ways to fix issues that come up related to decay and wear. One such technique is dental bonding. Dental bonding provides multiple benefits. The process can provide repairs to cracks and gaps in your teeth. Through the application of a tooth-colored resin material, your dentist can fix both aesthetic and functional problems.
When you experience damage to your teeth, your life can be altered in some inconvenient ways. You may lose confidence in your smile if you have missing or broken teeth. Further, damage to your teeth can cause difficulty with chewing and cleaning. Decay tends to be a snowballing problem, so dealing with it as soon as possible is for the best. (more…)
Helping Anxious Patients Receive The Dental Care They Need
Preventive dental care is important to your smile. Without effective treatment, you can face a greater risk for cavities and gum disease, and generally experience a lower degree of oral health care. Unfortunately, there are some individuals who experience dental anxiety, and struggle to attend dental checkups. Your dentist understands that dental anxiety is a real concern, and it is something our office takes seriously. If your feelings of unease have made it hard for you to sit down in the dentist’s chair, addressing the issue can help find effective solutions. Many people with anxiety are able to receive the help they need thanks to dental sedation, which can safely help you stay relaxed during your appointment. (more…)
Choosing the Right Filling for Your Tooth
Okay, so maybe you haven’t quite kept up on your brushing routine like you meant to. Maybe you don’t floss as often as you should. Of course genetics play a role as well. In any case, you’ve wound up with a cavity, and you need a fix. Acting at the first sign of trouble can help prevent further decay and pain, so it’s important to get your cavity taken care of right away. In most cases, this means you need a filling. With advances in modern dentistry, the process of getting a tooth filled has never been easier. Plus, you’ve got tons of options when it comes to the material for your filling. How do you make sure you choose the right filling for your tooth? (more…)