From an early age, kids need help from their parents to avoid problems with tooth decay. How soon can tooth decay become a concern? Once their teeth start to arrive, a child can experience trouble with this particular oral health problem. Parents can provide important protection by gently and thoroughly cleaning their kids’ teeth until their children are old enough to perform these tasks on their own. With that said, parents are not the only ones who can help with cavity prevention! At Sunny Smiles, we provide important support for kids during their pediatric dental visits. During these appointments, we can provide helpful guidance and information on oral hygiene matters as well as the kind of preventive dental care that patients of all ages can enjoy. (more…)
Are You Experiencing Lingering Dental Pain After An Injury?
A tooth injury can be painful, and it can also be scary. Checking the mirror and not seeing any chips, cracks, or other types of damage can give you a sense of relief after the injury, but that relief can disappear when pain becomes a lingering issue. You may not be able to see the damage done to your tooth structure, or you can be in continued pain because of internal damage. In some cases, people will start to feel persistent pain without an obvious cause! At Sunny Smiles, we can evaluate you to determine why dental pain continues to affect you, and we can perform the appropriate restorative dental procedure to put this problem behind you. If necessary, we can bring you in for emergency dental work to stop ongoing discomfort and prevent a problem from worsening. (more…)
Should Restorative Dental Work Be Part Of A Smile Makeover?
When you look at your smile, you seem several areas of improvement. With the right approach to cosmetic dentistry, you can begin to show off a brighter, more attractive smile that increases your confidence. For many who want to enjoy a smile makeover, cosmetic work can take less time, and require fewer changes, than they realize. In some cases, it may be necessary for us to include restorative dental work in makeover plans. The good news is that a restorative procedure can lead to exciting smile improvements, so you can still see the overall changes that have you interested in cosmetic treatment. Sunny Smiles provides multiple services that are capable of changing your smile, and we can identify any problems that might require restorative work instead of a cosmetic treatment. (more…)
Why A Root Canal Might Be Needed To Address Your Cavity
During a restorative dental procedure, your dentist may need to do work on your tooth’s inner chamber, known as the pulp. This is not true in every case – if a cavity is caught in time, it can be treated before it makes its way through your enamel. Unfortunately, when too much time passes without treatment, you can experience an infection that calls for root canal therapy. At Sunny Smiles, we can make sure your root canal fully addresses the problems that result when an infection forms. After we take care of bacteria and decayed tissues, we can seal the pulp to protect it and restore your tooth with a custom dental crown. (more…)
What To Expect If Your Dentist Recommends TMJ Therapy
Ideally, your jaw joints will stay in good alignment when you bite and chew, and while you are in a relaxed state. By maintaining good alignment and avoiding problems that put more stress on your joint and muscles, you can avoid difficulties with pain and stiffness, lower your risk for developing problems with teeth grinding, and even have fewer headaches. Unfortunately, different issues like stress, poor bite movement, and others can lead to difficulties often referred to as TMJ disorder. If your dentist observes problems with your jaw alignment or movement, they can recommend starting TMJ therapy to help improve your bite and deal with ongoing pain and stiffness. One approach we can take is to design a custom oral appliance which you can use to correct problems with poor alignment and improve your bite. (more…)
We Can Answer Your Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings
When tooth decay is serious enough to require restorative dental work, the damage to your enamel is permanent. Fortunately, a dental filling or dental crown can be made to imitate your tooth structure and prevent issues with the way you look! Sunny Smiles can provide restorations that do a good job protecting a tooth while also preserving your appearance. The tooth-colored resin substance we use to make lifelike fillings bonds directly to your enamel, creating a lasting form of support that provides you with confidence in both your bite function and appearance. Fillings are the more conservative treatment option when someone comes to us for cavity treatment. You can avoid problems with larger cavities by visiting your dentist for regular oral health checkups! (more…)
How Veneers Help Those Who Lack Confidence In Their Smile
Even minor flaws that affect your smile can give you significant concerns about your appearance. Sometimes, people become self-conscious over time because they start to notice the effects of wear and tear on their teeth, and those who experience worsening dental discoloration. Others may have always had issues that affect how comfortable they are with the way they look. Issues with the shape, size, and alignment of certain teeth can make your smile look awkward, uneven, and generally less attractive. Through the right cosmetic dental procedure, you can move past your concerns about how you look and show off a bright, confident smile! Sunny Smiles is able to address many different concerns with porcelain veneers. These thin, personalized shells are capable of taking on many flaws at once, so you can have all of your esthetic concerns addressed after just a single procedure! (more…)
Visit A Dental Office Ready To Help Everyone In Your Family
If you find one dental office where everyone in your family can receive care, you can find that appointments are easier to set up, and that all of the members of your household are enjoying the right oral health support. In some ways, kids and adults have the same needs when it comes to their oral health care. Tooth decay and gum disease are common concerns, and should be taken seriously at any age. However, kids can benefit from more guidance when it comes to learning how to effectively care for their teeth at home. At Sunny Smiles, we welcome patients of all ages and are prepared to meet their needs. During pediatric dental visits, we can provide guidance on hygiene and the threat of problems like tooth decay, and we can give parents update about the development of their kids’ oral structures. For adults, we can provide continued protection, and warn about issues like teeth grinding and TMJ disorder, which can cause quality of life issues over time. (more…)
Our Approach To Cavity Treatment Can Preserve Your Smile
Is there anything your dentist can do to restore the appearance of a tooth affected by a cavity? It is important that you receive treatment to both stop the spread of decay and keep a tooth safe from further problems. You should also remain confident that your tooth can absorb bite pressure. Sunny Smiles provides dental fillings and dental crowns that are strong enough to support your bite and oral health while also restoring the look of your tooth. With tooth-colored materials, we can provide lasting support for both your dental health and appearance. Remember that we also provide preventive dental services that can help you avoid oral health problems in the future! (more…)
3 Things To Know About Toothaches
A toothache can quickly turn into more than just a distraction or irritation. If the pain persists, it can be a sign that you have a serious cavity, or that a physical injury has led to an internal problem. People who ignore signs of trouble can leave themselves vulnerable to oral health complications that require more involved restorative dental work. They also put themselves in situations where they have to endure pain and limited bite support for a longer period of time. At Sunny Smiles, we can evaluate your tooth and determine how your problem can be addressed. When necessary, we can bring patients in for emergency dental work. (more…)