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
By 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!
(more…)
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…)
You Can Schedule A Trip To See Your Dentist On A Saturday
Seeing your dentist on a regular basis will help you prevent the buildup of tartar, it will give you early warnings about dental decay and gingivitis, and it can lead to the detection and treatment of problems that cause chronic jaw pain. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to find time for another appointment, even when you have plenty of advance notice before your next scheduled exam. Sunny Smiles makes it easier to find time by providing office hours on Saturdays! These appointment openings can make it easier for individuals and families to squeeze in visits. As a result, you can continue to stay protected against problems that can demand restorative dental work. (more…)
Bothered By A Dull Smile? Ask About Teeth Whitening!
Your smile is something you should feel confident showing to the world. While you may have felt completely comfortable with your appearance in the past, changes in the color of your enamel may have already affected the way you feel. Teeth stains are a frustrating problem – even people who successfully avoid problems with cavities can observe a gradual change in the color of their smile. Your feelings of frustration can grow if you have already tried to address the matter with a store bought whitening treatment, which can have limited benefits. At Sunny Smiles, we are able to provide patients a more effective approach to teeth whitening. The take-home kit you are provided will include a personalized tray as well as potent (and safe) bleaching agents. When used as directed, these can give you exciting cosmetic improvements! (more…)
3 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Cavity Risk
Any time a cavity forms, permanent damage to your tooth structure will occur. Even if your dentist spots and treats that cavity just after forming, it will be necessary to place a dental filling to keep the tooth safe and secure. If you want to protect your enamel against this damage, it is important to have the right habits in place. Good oral hygiene will be important, as your routine keeps plaque and tartar from accumulating on your teeth and putting you at risk for decay. Make sure you also take your diet seriously, and that you consistently attend routine dental checkups. With these different steps in place, you can keep your teeth safe from harm!
(more…)