Dental discoloration is a common concern, one that can affect you more over time as teeth stains gather and become harder to ignore. When you have stains that have accumulated over a longer period of time, it can be difficult to effectively improve your smile with store bought whitening products. Fortunately, a professional whitening procedure… Read more »
Month: January 2021
We Provide Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings For Patients
Restorative dental work is necessary when cavities form. The unfortunate reality is that there is not something you can do on your own to stop decay from worsening once a cavity has developed. To prevent further harm, your dentist will directly deal with the infection, remove harmful bacteria and damaged tissues, and ensure that the… Read more »
Are You Leaving Too Much Time Between Dental Cleanings?
Brushing and flossing thoroughly will help you fight plaque buildup and prevent the accumulation of tartar on your teeth. Unfortunately, your daily routine will not remove tartar deposits that have already built up. With regular dental cleanings, you remain protected against this problem. Unless your dentist has identified an issue that calls for a different… Read more »
3 Reasons To Make Sure You Discuss Tooth Pain With Your Dentist
By ignoring active tooth pain, you could be ignoring trouble with your oral health that will worsen in time. That discomfort you ignore could be a sign that your tooth is infected. If you try to adopt a modified bite that lessens pressure on a sensitive tooth, you can put more stress on your jaw… Read more »
Trusting Cosmetic Dentistry To Restore Your Chipped Tooth
Do you go out of your way to make sure no one can see your chipped tooth when you smile or speak? Are you worried that a recent dental injury has permanently altered your smile? Do you feel frustrated about “minor” damage that seems to draw more than its fair share of attention? Any injury… Read more »
Crowns Provide Important Support After Cavity Treatment
Cavity treatment removes infected and damaged portions of your tooth structure to stop decay from spreading further. While this stops the threat of more damage, it leaves your tooth weakened and vulnerable to new problems with infection. This is why permanent dental restorations are placed after treatment occurs. Dental fillings are used to restore teeth… Read more »
3 Issues That We Can Address At Your Next Dental Checkup
At every regular dental checkup, you receive care and attention capable of preserving your healthy smile. You also benefit from early treatment if you have active oral health issues. Unless your dentist sees a reason to ask that you follow a different schedule, you should plan on attending exams on a semiannual basis. With appointments… Read more »
How TMJ Therapy Works As A Response To Teeth Grinding
The trouble you have with jaw movement and alignment can lead to pain and stiffness, the onset of awkward clicking or popping noises when your jaw moves, and even difficulties with headaches and other discomforts. What you should know is that these problems also make you vulnerable to persistent teeth grinding. Nighttime grinding wears down… Read more »
Holding A Bridge In Place With Dental Implants
Dental bridges are a great way to replace between one and up to three missing teeth in a row. Usually held in place with crowns, we can offer a longer-lasting option using dental implants. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will explain how we provide implant bridges that look great and last for… Read more »
Why A Weekend Dental Appointment Might Make Sense
As 2021 begins, many households have not settled back into a comfortable schedule. Maybe college students are still home, or work schedules haven’t returned to normal. It may have been months since a schedule has felt normal, and we know that regular family checkups and cleanings might not have made it to the top of… Read more »