If your typical weekday gives you little time to take appointments, it can be difficult to find an opportunity to see your dentist. Unfortunately, this means that many people will fall behind on their regular checkups, and that makes them more vulnerable to oral health difficulties. Patients at Sunny Smiles can take advantage of our Saturday office hours, which help people with hectic schedules find time for appointments. You should stick to regular checkups on a semiannual basis, as these visits provide important updates about the state of your teeth and gums, and they provide detailed teeth cleanings that remove harmful agents that can cause problems over time. (more…)
3 Situations That Can Call For A Root Canal
It is not always necessary to treat a cavity by performing a root canal. In fact, patients who are consistently visiting their dentist for routine checkups can lower their risk for a problem that demands this procedure, as a smaller cavity can be identified and addressed after a routine dental exam. What you should know is that if a root canal is needed, it is important that you take the problem with your smile seriously. If you do not do this, bacteria can continue to spread through the roots of your tooth and create more problems for your well-being. Sunny Smiles is ready to meet with you if you think something is wrong with your oral health, and when necessary we can provide the appropriate restorative services. (more…)
Questions To Ask About Wisdom Teeth Removal
Your wisdom teeth are not like other teeth. If you are in a situation where your dentist recommends that another tooth is extracted, you can make plans to regain your full smile with a custom dental prosthetic. Your wisdom teeth are not replaced when they are extracted, and they can be removed despite the absence of an active problem. These teeth are commonly removed, as people tend to lack space for them. If they are given the opportunity to fully erupt, they can cause painful pressure by pushing against neighboring teeth, they can become impacted, and they can even damage your molars! You can address the problem of erupting wisdom teeth at Sunny Smiles, where we can safely extract them before you start to endure unpleasant complications. (more…)
Why A Cavity Makes Dental Work Necessary
You should be able to leave your dentist’s office after a dental exam without the need to arrange restorative work. When you keep your smile safe from harm between visits, the only future care you have to worry about is your next routine checkup! If you have a problem with dental decay – even if the cavity has only recently formed – you will need to plan restorative dental work. Sunny Smiles is prepared to take on your issues with dental decay when they arise. Through treatment, we can stop any further damage from affecting your enamel, and we can provide a dental filling or crown that will offer long-term support without changing your smile! (more…)
How Teeth Cleanings Address Tartar Buildup
The gradual buildup of tartar on a person’s teeth can create heightened risks for problems with tooth loss as well as gum disease. You may assume that tartar, like plaque buildup, can be dealt with at home. While you can prevent the formation of tartar by consistently caring for your smile, you can find that the substance will remain in place until you undergo a professional dental cleaning. The good news is that your hygienist will provide this cleaning for you at every routine dental checkup. Sunny Smiles is ready to provide important routine services to patients of all ages, which means we can provide dependable care for families in and around El Paso, TX. If you are past due for an exam, make its arrangement a priority, as a delay makes you more vulnerable to oral health difficulties over time. (more…)
Is A Smile Makeover Within Reach?
If you think that a meaningful smile makeover is out of reach, you may have little interest in asking questions about what the right cosmetic procedure can do for you. By not looking into the advantages of treatment, you can fail to recognize that exciting changes could be within your grasp! Sunny Smiles offers several cosmetic procedures that can help patients feel more attractive and confident. Even if you have several improvements that you want to make, you can find that just one procedure is all that you need to enjoy the results you want. Your options for care include treatment with porcelain veneers, which can cover many different issues after a procedure that only requires two appointments. (more…)
When Should Your Next Dental Checkup Occur?
Are regular dental exams part of your routine or protecting your teeth? If not, you can lose out on important protection against problems like dental decay and gum disease. Unless your dentist identifies a reason for you to do different, you should plan on scheduling dental checkups every six months. Sunny Smiles provides important preventive care for kids and adults, so we can help everyone in your household take care of their smiles. Your visits include protective cleanings to remove tartar and plaque, as well as thorough reviews to identify any signs of trouble that might call for attention. (more…)
Can A Dental Crown Restore Your Broken Tooth?
If you break a tooth, it is important t see a dentist as soon as possible about the matter. If you wait to have the problem addressed, complications can make treatment more difficult, and may even leave you vulnerable to complications that make an extraction necessary. Through the appropriate treatment, Sunny Smiles can make sure that your broken tooth’s health is restored, and that you have long-term protection from a dental crown. Crowns do more than just protect teeth affected by decay. Their coverage can keep a physically injured tooth safe, and they can help you preserve your natural bite function. Through treatment with a lifelike restoration, we can make sure that you still feel confident in your smile after your procedure concludes. (more…)
How Dentists Help Kids Stay Cavity-Free
As a parent, you have an active role to play in helping your child stay safe against cavities. Until they are old enough to brush and floss on your own, you will have to help them by carefully cleaning their teeth and gums. While this is certainly an important responsibility, remember that you do not have to be the only one helping them avoid oral health trouble! Sunny Smiles meets with patients of all ages. For kids, we can provide pediatric dental exams that focus on preventive care as well as instruction on good oral hygiene practices. Between support we provide in the office and the work we do to help kids learn to care for their teeth, our practice can do meaningful work to help our youngest patients avoid dental decay! (more…)
Can Tooth Pain Be A Dental Emergency?
Tooth pain can quickly take over your day by disrupting your ability to focus on much beyond your own discomfort. It can certainly interfere with your ability to eat and drink, and it can make you all too aware of your need to see your dentist as soon as possible. However, you may have one question – can you schedule emergency dental work because of dental pain? Sunny Smiles wants patients to know that they have access to urgent care whenever they might need it. We can bring you in to discuss problems with pain as well as issues with damaged, loosened, or lost teeth. Our approach to restorative care can provide important relief while still taking care to preserve your tooth’s appearance. (more…)