Poor rest means trouble staying alert during the day, and could lead to major problems with your overall health in the future. Often, sleep difficulties could be linked to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which impacts millions of people in the USA. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists look at how we treat snoring… Read more »
Month: June 2020
Treating Your TMJ Disorder And Bruxism
When our jaw joints undergo excessive pressure or become injured, this could lead to bite balance issues and stress. Over time, TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) could develop and cause serious complications and painful symptoms. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists explain how we treat these common jaw joint issues.
How Do We Control Gum Disease?
When a person develops gum disease, there is no cure. Over time, this issue could grow worse and even threaten the stability of your smile. Fortunately, your El Paso, TX, dentists know how to manage the issue with routine treatment both in-office and at-home. In today’s blog, learn how we manage and control periodontal disease.
Does Your Child Need A Minimal Restoration?
When a child complains about a toothache, or if a tooth needs emergency care for a chip or fracture, then you need to see your El Paso, TX, dentists. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we create and place minimal restorations to provide durable, long-lasting, and lifelike treatment for serious concerns like… Read more »
Keeping Your Smile Clean
Our last blog focused on the importance of having your smile examined every six months. During these same visits, our dental hygienists will also clean your teeth. Removing plaque and tartar from your smile is a great way to keep teeth bright and free of serious oral health issues. In today’s blog, your El Paso,… Read more »
Schedule Your Summer Checkup
A visit every six months for a checkup is great for kids and adults alike, and a key component of a successful oral health routine. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will explain what we look for in a checkup, and the difference between the exams we offer for kids and our adult… Read more »
Have You Suffered A Dental Injury?
When you sustain an injury to your mouth, face, or jaw, this could have a negative impact on your teeth. Even if damage isn’t obvious, a serious fracture could still be present! In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will talk about how we treat injured teeth and help return smiles to optimal health,… Read more »
Does A Loose Restoration Mean I Need Emergency Dentistry?
With emergency dentistry, both of our El Paso, TX, locations can offer treatment for patients 24/7, since these kinds of issues rarely seem to happen during normal business hours! But what qualifies as a dental emergency? While broken and chipped teeth may seem obvious, having a compromised restoration could also be a sign your tooth… Read more »
Preventing Impaction With Tooth Extraction
When we enter our late teens and early 20s, this means our smile undergoes some serious changes, as up to four wisdom teeth could erupt. For some people, this eruption could soon mean painful impaction. In order to avoid impacted wisdom teeth, your El Paso, TX, dentists may recommend a safe and comfortable tooth extraction.
What Makes Dental Implants Last So Long?
If you lose a tooth to a dental emergency, or as a result of advanced gum disease, then your oral health could suffer, not to mention your smile’s appearance. One option for addressing tooth loss is to place one or more dental implants. Unlike other prosthetics, these can last decades, possibly even a lifetime! Your… Read more »