Can A Crown Make Biting And Chewing More Comfortable?

One aching or sensitive tooth can be enough to push you into changing your bite function. While you may see little harm in adjusting your bite to avoid putting pressure on a certain tooth, you can put yourself at risk for several issues. The stress of adopting an awkward, uneven bite motion can lead to chronic aches and pains. Your overuse of other teeth can wear them down more quickly, leading to cosmetic problems, and possible troubles with your oral health. It should be noted that ignoring an aching tooth can also be a problem, as that problem you try to overlook could be one that calls for restorative dentistry. We can improve your bite function and protect your tooth by providing a durable, custom dental crown. (more…)

What To Expect When Seeing A Dentist For Emergency Work

What can you do to secure treatment when you have a dental emergency? Sunny Smiles has helped many people who found themselves in need of care on short notice. Once a patient arrives for their emergency support, we can evaluate the problem before moving on to treat the issue affecting your smile and oral health. You can contact us to schedule an emergency visit after a physical injury occurs, or when another problem, like severe dental pain, makes a trip to the dentist a high priority. Patients who need emergency treatment can count on the quality care we provide whenever performing restorative dental work. In addition to addressing your oral health needs, we can put a restoration in place that protects your tooth while restoring your smile! (more…)

Can An Awkward Bite Make TMJ Treatment Necessary?

Are you creating problems for your oral health because you have a flawed bite? Bite problems may be more common than you currently realize, and they can stem from several issues. Some people develop an awkward bite motion to work around issues with malocclusion. Others may change how they move their jaw because they wish to avoid tooth pain, or due to tooth loss that has not been addressed. Any change to your bite that goes unresolved can put pressure on your joints and muscles, and that can lead to difficulties with TMJ disorder. Upon identifying signs of TMJ trouble, our practice can work with you on easing tension and improving your bite function. To help with this, we can provide a custom oral appliance that helps to alleviate tension and alignment issues. (more…)

A Root Canal May Be Needed To Restore An Injured Tooth

Until a dental injury is treated, you may find yourself frustrated at how sore or sensitive your tooth is. This discomfort is more than just a nuisance, as it may be a symptom of an infection or internal injury. Chipped and cracked teeth, or teeth that are partially broken after trauma, become vulnerable to infection, which makes root canal therapy necessary. At Sunny Smiles, we are prepared to help you by fully restoring the health of a tooth after damage occurs. In addition to caring for your tooth by providing a root canal, we can make sure it remains safe by providing a custom dental crown to protect it. When it is called for, we are prepared to bring patients in for emergency dental work. (more…)

Dental Checkups Help With More Than Just Cavity Prevention

If you want to maintain healthy teeth, you need to take cavity prevention seriously. Even when the cavity is caught early and treated with a dental filling, the damage to your tooth structure is permanent. Of course, as important as it is to prevent dental decay, you also need to think about the other threats that can affect your smile and dental well-being. Gum disease, TMJ disorder, and other issues can cause trouble for your appearance and quality of life. When you schedule routine dental exams, our team is committed to helping you avoid or address a range of oral health issues. By doing so, we can make sure our patients remain happy with their smile and safe from threats! (more…)

The Long-Term Benefits Of Bringing Kids To See The Dentist

A child’s needs will change in many ways over the years, particularly as they become more independent. With that said, basic matters like their physical health, and the health of their teeth, will remain consistent. What can you do to make sure that your kids grow up with healthy smiles, and that they stay safe against the formation of cavities? The right approach to smile care at home is important, but make sure you also take them to see their dentist. Pediatric dental visits offer education and guidance; when kids are old enough, these visits also provide the kind of preventive dental care that adult patients should enjoy. (more…)

How Porcelain Veneers Help With Dental Wear And Tear

man with happy, confident smileBy looking into cosmetic dentistry, you can find that treatments are capable of addressing a range of concerns. In addition to helping with naturally occurring flaws with the shapes and size of teeth, a procedure can address the gradual changes to a smile brought on by dental wear and tear. After years of use, teeth can start to show the effects of friction as they start to look dull or misshapen. If you are someone who struggles with bruxism, your history of teeth grinding may have made these issues more pronounced at an earlier age. Sunny Smiles can provide porcelain veneers to cover this wear and tear, giving you a smile that appears youthful, healthy, and uniform!
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Watch Out For The Symptoms Of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

If you have not had them removed yourself, you may be unclear on why so many people have their wisdom teeth extracted. Typically, a tooth extraction will be followed by plans to replace the tooth that was lost. However, this is not done for your wisdom teeth. People often lack the space for these teeth, also known as third molars. In addition to not being necessary for biting and chewing, they actually create potential problems because a lack of space can lead to these teeth becoming impacted. If this happens to you, it can cause concerning symptoms that should be brought up with your dentist. Our practices are prepared to help patients with impacted wisdom teeth. We can make sure these teeth are carefully extracted so that they do not cause further harm to your smile and well-being! (more…)

We Can Provide A Dental Filling That Matches Your Enamel

When you brush and floss thoroughly, consistently schedule dental checkups, and make a point of limiting sugar, you can keep your risk for cavities low, and avoid restorative dental work. Unfortunately, many people – even those who take care to prevent cavities – can find that they need treatment for decay at least once in their life. If a cavity forms in a conspicuous area, will you need to worry about your smile changing? Our dental practice has experience treating cavities while preserving the look of patients’ smiles. One way we do this is by using composite resin dental fillings. These fillings closely match the look and color of healthy tooth enamel, so they go undetected even when they are in a prominent space. (more…)

What Dental Cleanings Do To Protect You From Cavities

You should be making choices every day to fight cavities. There are obvious steps to prevent decay like brushing your teeth and flossing, as well as less direct (but still important) actions like cutting back on sugar and staying properly hydrated. As important as these daily behaviors are, they are not the only actions you can take to effectively prevent cavities. Make sure that you consistently schedule routine dental exams and cleanings to keep your smile healthy. At Sunny Smiles, we support patients of all ages in their efforts to maintain problem-free teeth. The cleanings provided at routine dental visits play an important role by removing tartar buildup that may have formed since your last appointment. Tartar removal is not something you can do on your own, but it is something that should happen consistently if you hope to avoid restorative dental work! (more…)