If you want to protect yourself against problems like dental decay and gum disease, you should stay consistent with both daily and professional oral health care. Brushing and flossing are important, but it can be difficult to completely protect yourself against plaque and tartar buildup without your regular dental cleanings. In the event that a problem does occur, regular exams alert you of them and make it possible to schedule treatment early. One reason people sometimes fall behind on routine care is that they simply struggle to find time during the week to see their dentist. Sunny Smiles can make care more accessible for you by offering appointments on Saturdays! (more…)
3 Cosmetic Issues We Can Take Care Of With Dental Veneers
Patients who feel unhappy with the way they look can have negative feelings about their smile even when they are not experiencing any oral health issues. If your teeth are healthy, but you still wish to make changes to them, you can make an appointment to discuss cosmetic dental work. A successful procedure can require fewer changes than you anticipate, and one treatment can be enough to address a range of concerns about the way you look. Those who want to see long-term improvements, and those who want to make several changes to their appearance, can be excited to learn what porcelain veneers can do for them. With this one approach to cosmetic care, many different problems can be resolved with the use of thin yet durable restorations! (more…)
How Wisdom Tooth Extraction Benefits Patients
Under normal circumstances, your dentist will only suggest that a tooth needs to be extracted if its health is poor, and no other restorative dental procedure can address it properly. In the case of our wisdom teeth, we are often told that they should be removed even if there is nothing wrong. The trouble with wisdom teeth is that we tend to have too little space to accommodate them. As a result, they cause crowding, and they may become impacted. Sunny Smiles can let you know if your wisdom teeth are creating problems for you, or if extraction is recommended in order to avoid problems. (more…)
Our Family Dentist’s Office Helps Patients Of All Ages
Because a person’s oral health needs and challenges can change over time, it is reasonable for you to suspect that you and your kids require different kinds of care in the dentist’s office. However, this does not mean that you need to visit separate practices to make sure everyone has the kind of support they really require. Families in and around El Paso, TX can rely on Sunny Smiles for consistent oral health care. During pediatric dental appointments, we will work with kids to help them learn good oral hygiene habits while also protecting them against potential threats. Adults can also receive important preventive care during their routine dental exams, as well as guidance and treatment for issues like TMJ disorder, which can hurt your quality of life. (more…)
Protect Your Oral Health By Scheduling Teeth Cleanings
Your brushing and flossing habits certainly protect your teeth, but you should rely on more than daily cleanings to keep your smile healthy. By arranging regular teeth cleanings at your dentist’s office, you will have updates about the condition of your smile as well as access to cleanings that can remove tartar buildup as well as plaque. The removal of tartar is not something that you can do for yourself. When these deposits form, they become resistant to removal with a toothbrush or floss. By having them removed by your hygienist, you ensure that they are not present to cause problems that can call for restorative dental work. These regular visits are also beneficial because they provide you with a review and feedback of your oral health, which can lead to the detection and treatment of a problem before it causes you discomfort. (more…)
Smile Improvements You Can See After Cosmetic Dentistry
While many people are interested in some kind of cosmetic smile improvements, the kinds of changes they want to see can vary. Before you commit to treatment, you may worry that the improvements you hope to see are not obtainable, or that they might require several procedures to complete. Cosmetic dentistry can be effective under many circumstances, and people who want to correct several flaws can learn that a single treatment is all they need to enjoy an exciting smile makeover. After you review your options for treatment, you and your dentist can discuss what approach to treatment might be appropriate for achieving your desired changes. (more…)
Will Halloween Candy Leave You In Need Of A Root Canal?
Halloween is a good opportunity for scary stories and fun costumes. It is often seen as a time for people to enjoy plenty of candy, remember that too much can lead to trouble for your smile. Will you end Halloween needing restorative dental work? Should you be afraid of a root canal after your celebrations are over? While an increase in sugar consumption raises your risk for dental decay, a cavity can be caught and treated with a dental filling before it is necessary to perform root canal therapy. With that said, you may require this procedure if a cavity has enough time to cause an infection. At regular dental checkups, problems with decay can be spotted before this occurs. Make sure you have your next checkup booked, and take care to clean your smile and limit sweets to stay cavity-free! (more…)
What Patients Should Do About Problems With Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are used to protect teeth that develop problems with decay. Their role is an important one – if no filing is present, the tooth remains vulnerable to damage or infection, as your enamel cannot reform after a cavity is formed. Once placed, the filling will occupy the space where decay once took hold and ensure that your tooth remains safe while ensuring that you can bite and chew comfortably. So what will happen if an older filling starts to feel loose, or if you suspect that the filling is the cause of your recent dental discomfort? A damaged or loose filling may need to be replaced. Until that takes place, the issue with your restoration will leave your tooth in a vulnerable state! (more…)
3 Dental Problems That Crowns Can Effectively Resolve
When dental problems occur, they should not be ignored. Once an issue requiring restorative dental work arises, it will worsen until treatment is provided. Fortunately, the work to address the matter can have long-term benefits. Problems that affect the health and appearance of a tooth can often be treated with dental crowns. We rely on dental crowns to address cavities that are too large to be treated with dental fillings, but they have other uses. Simply put, a crown can be a useful solution for any problem that negatively affects a tooth’s shape and size, as well as for one that interferes with your ability to bite and chew. (more…)
How General Dental Visits Help You Protect Your Smile
What kind of protection stands between your smile and poor oral health? You should be brushing at least twice and flossing at least once to keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth. You should also make diet choices that keep your smile protected against issues with dental decay. Your daily behaviors matter if you want to prevent dental problems, but regular checkups are still important. Without dependable care from your general dentist, you can experience difficulties with your oral health. Skipping regular dental exams is particularly worrying because it makes you vulnerable to complications that develop as worsening problems go unnoticed by you. (more…)