Beginning TMJ therapy means starting treatment for an issue that can cause you to feel pain throughout your day. Problems with the alignment of your jaw joints, or stress on the muscles and joints, can make it harder for you to avoid pain when you bite, chew, or speak. At Sunny Smiles, we can help you move on from this problem, and we can take care of related issues that you may have with teeth grinding and clenching. Oral appliance therapy can successfully ease tension on your joints and muscles, and it can help you hold your lower jaw in a more comfortable position to reduce stress and strain. (more…)
Covering A Cracked Tooth With A Crown
Once your tooth cracks, it becomes vulnerable to both infection and further physical harm. While our enamel is strong enough to hold up against biting and chewing pressures for many years, physical trauma can occur, and it should be taken seriously. The good news is that patients at Sunny Smiles can look forward to help when they need to see someone about an injured tooth. After we evaluate you, we can determine if it is necessary to restore the tooth with a crown. Once in place, it will provide functional support, and it can also preserve your smile. In some cases, we can respond to superficial damage by providing a less involved cosmetic procedure. (more…)
Fight Enamel Stains With A Whitening Treatment
There are many benefits to good oral hygiene efforts that you should enjoy. One benefit is that consistent care helps you fight the buildup of particles on your enamel that can dull your smile. Unfortunately, the accumulation of stains can occur gradually, and even those who effectively protect themselves against cavities may find that they are steadily losing confidence in the way they look because of noticeable stains. At Sunny Smiles, patients can take home teeth whitening kits that have been prepared for them. With a custom kit, you can make meaningful changes to the way you look by removing stains that are difficult to address with store bought treatment options. (more…)
Teeth Cleanings And Your Oral Hygiene
Tartar buildup makes you more likely to experience problems with dental decay, and accumulations at your gum line make gingivitis a greater concern. If you have a good brushing and flossing routine that you follow, you can keep this substance from forming. However, even with good hygiene habits in place, you will need to rely on professional dental checkups to keep your smile safe when deposits are already present. Sunny Smiles provides detailed teeth cleanings as part of every routine appointment. We can look out for the buildup of plaque and tartar, which can lead to its removal. Without these treatments, you can have a more difficult time avoiding issues that will call for restorative treatment. (more…)
Problems That Call For Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dental work is something that your dentist helps you avoid. By offering guidance on at-home care and providing preventive services during a visit, we can help you stay free of cavities and gum disease. If you do find yourself in need of treatment because of a problem, you can bring your concerns to Sunny Smiles. Through the appropriate restorative dental procedure, we can address decay or damage, and we can also take care to keep your tooth safe against future issues. Because we provide dental fillings and dental crowns that imitate healthy teeth, we can make sure your smile is in good condition without changing your appearance. (more…)
How Dental Fillings Resolve Cavity Troubles
It is natural to feel some frustration when you hear that you have a cavity. While you may be less than happy to spend time in the dentist’s chair being treated for decay, timely care is important. If you let a cavity go unaddressed, the damage can worsen, and that can change the type of restorative treatment you require. At Sunny Smiles, we can help you deal with this problem by placing a durable and discreet filling. The materials we use for fillings actually matches your tooth structure, which means your restorative work will not impact your appearance. This substance is still strong enough to provide functional support, so you can still bite and chew without concern. (more…)
How Root Canals Stop Tooth Pain
If it feels uncomfortable enough, tooth pain can certainly put a stop to your day. A throbbing pain, increased sensitivity, or any other kind of dental discomfort can be cause for alarm. Serious or persistent pain can be a warning that something is wrong with your oral health, which means you will need to see your dentist for care. You can bring your concerns to Sunny Smiles, where we can perform an evaluation and see what can be done for you. By providing root canal therapy, we can restore your oral health and put an end to your issues with pain and sensitivity. Having this treatment in time can be important, as it can spare you from a problem with your health that could lead to tooth loss and other complications. (more…)
Scheduling Your Teen’s Wisdom Teeth Removal
For many people, the eruption of their wisdom teeth (also known as third molars) will put their oral health in jeopardy and cause discomfort. These are the last of our teeth to arrive. They often start to make their way into our smiles in our teen years, though they can take longer to appear. When your teenager has access to consistent preventive dental care, you can receive a timely warning about the eruption of their third molars. Sunny Smiles is prepared to perform a safe extraction of these teeth before there are permanent complications. We provide timely intervention for this and other smile concerns, and we can provide general care to patients of all ages who visit us! (more…)
You Can Schedule Dental Care On A Saturday
You may assume that dental care is something you only have access to during the weekdays. While many practices keep more conventional office hours, Sunny Smiles can help you find time for treatment that better fits your schedule. In addition to operating Monday through Friday, we make time for our patients on Saturdays as part of our regular operation. With access to Saturday appointments, people who often struggle to make time for their smile can more easily arrange important care. Remember that without access to routine dental exams, you lose out on important protection, which means you can be more vulnerable to problems that will hurt your appearance and health. (more…)
Changes Made Possible With Cosmetic Dentistry
What kind of treatment options are available to you if you want to show off a more attractive smile? Through cosmetic services, Sunny Smiles can take on a variety of concerns and make significant improvements possible. As little as one service may be all that you need to correct problems with the shape, size, and color of teeth that negatively affect the way you look. The right approach to care will differ for individuals. For some, targeted treatment to restore a few unsightly teeth can be all that it takes to fully transform how they look. For others, treatment may call for more work. Even if you find yourself worried about many different flaws, you can find that one procedure is enough to deliver all of the changes you want! (more…)