With so many cosmetic improvements that can be made to your pearly whites, it can be hard to choose the best option for your needs. Professional whitening can lift surface-level stains and gum contouring can fix a gummy grin. But what do you do if you have discoloration below the enamel? This may appear as… Read more »
Month: February 2024
Brighten Your Teeth At Home
If you are an avid coffee or tea drinker, you may notice that your smile is not as white as it used to be. Unfortunately, some of your favorite beverages and foods may be to blame. To remove stains caused by these dark-colored beverages, Sunny Smiles in El Paso, TX, offers at-home teeth whitening kits…. Read more »
Treat Sleep Apnea Without A CPAP
In a recent blog, we discussed how bruxism or TMJ problems may be disrupting the quality of your rest. Along with these problems, snoring may be wreaking havoc on your circadian rhythm as well. If you frequently snore, or these sounds are loud enough to wake up your family members, you may have obstructive sleep… Read more »
Is Bruxism Ruining Your Quality Of Rest?
If you often wake up with headaches, earaches, and a feeling of fatigue, something may be disrupting your sleep. Snoring and sleep apnea are often the culprits behind your rest being interrupted, but this could also be due to conditions like bruxism. Sunny Smiles Dentistry in El Paso, TX, can examine your concerns and help… Read more »
Good Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Gum Disease
Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist may be habits that have already been ingrained into your life as essential routines. These steps are helpful ways to keep your breath fresh, avoid cavities, and prevent periodontal disease. If you do not regularly follow these steps, it is not too late to start them. Your Sunny Smiles… Read more »
Save Your Tooth With A Dental Crown
If you have damaged your tooth, or have severe decay, a crown can be used to bring it to its original condition. At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, we offer several methods of restoration. Fillings and root canals can repair cavities, or a crown can be used to repair your tooth after… Read more »
Protect Your Little One’s Smile With Preventive Care
When you schedule your checkup, you should consider booking an appointment for your entire family. Your children need to see the dentist, too. While their visits may not look exactly the same as yours, their appointments are vitally important. They provide an opportunity for a professional to give advice on better hygiene, monitor for cavities,… Read more »
A Healthy Smile For Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day a week away, you may be worried about having a healthy-looking and feeling smile. One of the best ways to achieve this goal is with preventive care. At Sunny Smiles Dentistry in El Paso, TX, we offer comprehensive checkups to keep your pearly whites in good shape. If your last appointment was… Read more »
Wisdom Tooth Removal: What To Know Beforehand
When it comes to your pearly whites, your dentist will typically do their best to restore them instead of removing them if they are injured. Wisdom teeth are often the exception to this rule. While problems such as decay and cracks can be restored, impacted molars may benefit more from removal. To prevent complications from… Read more »
Have You Lost An Adult Tooth?
Trauma to your pearly whites can lead to it being knocked out of place. If this happens to you, it is important to seek care as soon as possible. This can cause more problems than a gap in your smile. Leaving the space there can put you at risk of infection, cause other teeth… Read more »