Until a dental injury is treated, you may find yourself frustrated at how sore or sensitive your tooth is. This discomfort is more than just a nuisance, as it may be a symptom of an infection or internal injury. Chipped and cracked teeth, or teeth that are partially broken after trauma, become vulnerable to infection,… Read more »
Month: August 2020
Dental Checkups Help With More Than Just Cavity Prevention
If you want to maintain healthy teeth, you need to take cavity prevention seriously. Even when the cavity is caught early and treated with a dental filling, the damage to your tooth structure is permanent. Of course, as important as it is to prevent dental decay, you also need to think about the other threats… Read more »
The Long-Term Benefits Of Bringing Kids To See The Dentist
A child’s needs will change in many ways over the years, particularly as they become more independent. With that said, basic matters like their physical health, and the health of their teeth, will remain consistent. What can you do to make sure that your kids grow up with healthy smiles, and that they stay safe… Read more »
How Porcelain Veneers Help With Dental Wear And Tear
By looking into cosmetic dentistry, you can find that treatments are capable of addressing a range of concerns. In addition to helping with naturally occurring flaws with the shapes and size of teeth, a procedure can address the gradual changes to a smile brought on by dental wear and tear. After years of use, teeth… Read more »
Watch Out For The Symptoms Of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
If you have not had them removed yourself, you may be unclear on why so many people have their wisdom teeth extracted. Typically, a tooth extraction will be followed by plans to replace the tooth that was lost. However, this is not done for your wisdom teeth. People often lack the space for these teeth,… Read more »
We Can Provide A Dental Filling That Matches Your Enamel
When you brush and floss thoroughly, consistently schedule dental checkups, and make a point of limiting sugar, you can keep your risk for cavities low, and avoid restorative dental work. Unfortunately, many people – even those who take care to prevent cavities – can find that they need treatment for decay at least once in… Read more »
What Dental Cleanings Do To Protect You From Cavities
You should be making choices every day to fight cavities. There are obvious steps to prevent decay like brushing your teeth and flossing, as well as less direct (but still important) actions like cutting back on sugar and staying properly hydrated. As important as these daily behaviors are, they are not the only actions you… Read more »
You Can Schedule A Trip To See Your Dentist On A Saturday
Seeing your dentist on a regular basis will help you prevent the buildup of tartar, it will give you early warnings about dental decay and gingivitis, and it can lead to the detection and treatment of problems that cause chronic jaw pain. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to find time for another appointment, even… Read more »
Bothered By A Dull Smile? Ask About Teeth Whitening!
Your smile is something you should feel confident showing to the world. While you may have felt completely comfortable with your appearance in the past, changes in the color of your enamel may have already affected the way you feel. Teeth stains are a frustrating problem – even people who successfully avoid problems with cavities… Read more »
3 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Cavity Risk
Any time a cavity forms, permanent damage to your tooth structure will occur. Even if your dentist spots and treats that cavity just after forming, it will be necessary to place a dental filling to keep the tooth safe and secure. If you want to protect your enamel against this damage, it is important to… Read more »