There are times when restorative dental work is needed but a crown is not required. At regular dental exams, your smile is reviewed for any signs of tooth decay, which can lead to the detection of a cavity that you are not yet aware of. When smaller cavities are caught and treated, a dental filling can be all that you need to restore your oral health! So when is it necessary to cap a tooth with a dental crown? At Sunny Smiles, we use dental crowns in several situations where a tooth’s health and appearance are in jeopardy. Severe cavities make crowns necessary, as do problems with physical trauma. In some cases, we recommend dental crowns to restore teeth that are significantly blemished, or are affected by shape or size issues that interfere with your bite. (more…)
Problems Linked To Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Are you starting to experience oral health problems because your wisdom teeth are trying to move into place? Our wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last to erupt, and they often do not arrive until a person is close to grown or already an adult. Unfortunately, their arrival is often not a welcome development. People often lack space for their wisdom teeth; because there is not enough space, these teeth become impacted as they try to erupt, which means they shift and do not move in place properly. Eventually, impacted wisdom teeth can cause issues with swelling, soreness, and sensitivity. They can also do damage to neighboring teeth, and may cause your rows of teeth to shift! Sunny Smiles has experience helping patients deal with their wisdom teeth arrival, even when they are already dealing with complications from impacted teeth. (more…)
Veneers Can Give You A Brighter, More Symmetrical Smile
You can feel more confident when you smile after addressing the different flaws that impact your appearance. As you look into cosmetic dentistry, you can find that these flaws can be addressed in less time, and with less work, than you might anticipate. One treatment option offered at Sunny Smiles involves capping teeth with porcelain veneers. These custom restorations only over the fronts of teeth, limiting the work on your tooth structure required to move forward with a procedure. Your slim veneers, when placed, will be able to hide problems with discoloration, wear and tear, and even problems with tooth shape, size, and alignment that have made your smile look awkward or uneven. (more…)
Why You Should Treat A Cavity Like A Serious Concern
While cavities are a common threat, they are not a threat that you should take too lightly. If you underestimate what a cavity can do, you may find yourself in need of emergency dental work because of a painful tooth infection! Sunny Smiles is prepared to take care of issues that patients have with dental decay. We can offer dental fillings and dental crowns that provide lasting protection. Because we can offer restorations that also match your tooth structure, you will not have to worry that treatment will result in a permanent change to the way you look. Remember that we also provide routine dental exams and cleanings that reduce your risk for future cavities! (more…)
Can TMJ Therapy Provide Headache Relief?
If you start to experience persistent headaches, you may not think to tell your dentist about it. Bringing this up during a dental visit can actually be beneficial, because this issue can be linked to trouble with your oral health! TMJ therapy can ease tension on your jaw joints and muscles that lead to difficulties with poor jaw movement, chronic pain, teeth grinding, and persistent headaches. Sunny Smiles can identify symptoms of TMJ disorder and let you know how treatment can help you. Without intervention, this problem can lead to more discomfort, and the jaw grinding and clenching you experience can lead to enamel damage! (more…)
3 Problems That General Dental Services Help You Address
How much good do your general dental services really do for your smile? Routine checkups provide protection against the different oral health issues that can develop and impact your appearance and quality of life. When dental problems form and do not receive treatment, you can deal with pain, trouble with your appearance, and even problems with your general well-being! Fortunately, you can rely on regular services to keep you safe against these issues. Sunny Smiles provides general dental care for patients of all ages. For kids, we provide pediatric dental care that focuses on preventive support as well as guidance to help our young patients develop good habits between visits. For adults, consistent care provides important feedback and protection for teeth and gums, as well as early warnings and restorative dental treatment when problems do arise. (more…)
Take Home A Whitening Kit To Fight Embarrassing Teeth Stains
If your goal is to fight teeth stains that have accumulated and dulled your smile, you may want to ask your dentist to provide help. Removing these stains can be difficult if you only rely on store bought whiteners and toothpastes that claim to brighten smiles. These products can prove less than effective at taking care of stains that have accumulated over time and settled in your enamel. If you hope to do more than fight stains that have recently gathered, talk to Sunny Smiles about taking home a professional teeth whitening kit. These kits include bleaching gels that are capable of fighting discoloration and giving you a noticeably brighter smile. We also provide custom trays that make applying these gels easier and more comfortable! (more…)
Is It Time For You To Schedule Your Next Dental Checkup?
During your last routine dental exam, were you warned about problems with tartar buildup or treated for tooth decay? With the right daily habits in place, you can go through a checkup without needing restorative dental work, and with few concerns about tartar formation or issues with gingivitis. However, this does not mean good behaviors serve as a substitute for professional preventive dental care. Routine checkups provide important feedback as well as treatment to keep your smile healthy. Sunny Smiles is ready to help individuals stay on top of their smile care needs. If you have not had a routine checkup in the past six months, you should make your next appointment a priority to keep your smile protected! (more…)
What Can I Do After Losing A Dental Crown Or Filling?
Your dental restoration provides permanent protection after an injury, or after cavity treatment. When you have a permanent dental crown or dental filling, you should feel comfortable biting and chewing even after undergoing a procedure. With the right materials, you can even maintain a confident smile, as your restoration can imitate healthy tooth structure. Unfortunately, problems with fillings and crowns can occur. This may not be too surprising – after all, if you can have problems with teeth, you can have problems with restorations! If you lose a restoration, make treatment a priority. If you keep putting off treatment, you spend more time with your tooth in a vulnerable state. (more…)
How Cosmetic Dentistry Takes On Dental Discoloration
Dental discoloration can make people perceive you as older, less attractive, and even less healthy. Visible flaws can make you unhappy with your smile, even if you have taken care to protect yourself against problems that call for restorative dental work. At Sunny Smiles, we provide multiple cosmetic dental procedures that can brighten teeth. You may be surprised to hear that more than one procedure is offered for patients affected by dull or discolored teeth. While a professional teeth whitening treatment is effective at helping those with teeth stains, some patients need help to treat internal tooth problems that affect their smile color. For these individuals, we can recommend other services, such as treatment with porcelain veneers, to improve their appearance. (more…)