When a dental filling is placed, the goal is for that restoration to offer permanent support to your tooth. The unfortunate issue is that dental fillings, like your tooth structure, can slowly accumulate wear and tear over time, and they can eventually be affected to a degree that calls for attention from a professional. If you have an older filling that feels loose, or that you suspect is no longer offering enough support for your tooth, our El Paso, TX dental practice is ready to help! We can replace a worn or damaged filling with a new restoration, so your tooth is once again provided with the support you need. (more…)
Professional Whitening Treatment Can Boost Your Confidence
Summertime is a great time for vacations, for family activities, and for outdoor fun. All of these can encourage plenty of picture-taking, which can be less than exciting for people who feel self-conscious about the look of their teeth. One common smile problem is discoloration, which can worsen over time due to the popularity of so many foods and beverages that can stain your teeth. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office can talk to you about using a professional teeth whitening treatment to make dramatic improvements to the appearance of your teeth. This approach to cosmetic dental work can be accessible, and – because you can take a whitening kit home with you – remarkably convenient! (more…)
Addressing A Cavity That Affects A Child’s Smile
While cavities are a problem for patients at any age, it can be particularly worrying to learn that decay is affecting your child’s smile. You can take important steps to prevent problems from occurring by helping them practice smart oral health habits at home, limiting their sugar intake, and scheduling regular pediatric dental visits for them. Unfortunately, even with dedicated smile care, some children will wind up experiencing at least one cavity, potentially at an early age. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office is prepared to take on restorative dental work for young patients. We can make sure decay is fully treated, while still minimizing the potential effect on a child’s tooth structure. (more…)
Check Out Fun With Corn! At The Magoffin Historic Center
On Thursday, May 30, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site’s Visitor Center will welcome families to take part in Fun With Corn! During this special event, there will be games, crafts, and other fun activities that teach how corn was used and depended on in the nineteenth century. There will be a number of planned events for kids, including hands-on fun that may leave them with dirty clothes. Snacks will be provided, but participants should bring a sack lunch. While food products could serve a number of purposes in earlier periods of history, our focus today tends to be on what different food items offer in terms of taste, and nutrition. Of course, you should also think about how your food choices affect your teeth! Your El Paso, TX dentist can talk to you about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet for your smile during your next routine dental checkup. (more…)
Cosmetic Dental Work Can Address A Chip In Your Tooth
All it takes is a relatively small chip in your tooth to make you self-conscious about your smile. The particularly frustrating problem with dental injuries is that they can be so difficult to hide, and they can lead to a permanent change in your appearance without treatment. While your tooth may be unable to heal on its own, cosmetic dental work can help you bring back your smile. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office is prepared to provide care to improve the way you look after you chip a tooth. You can discuss your options for treatment after a problem occurs, and discover that your improvements can be made in relatively little time. (more…)
Making Treatment Plans After Your Dentist Finds A Cavity
Ideally, the only follow-up care you and your dentist will plan at the end of your routine dental exam is your next appointment. However, patients sometimes discover that they have a problem with their oral health that needs to be addressed with the appropriate restorative dental procedure. In the event that this occurs, you can be glad to know that early detection can limit how much trouble your tooth is really in, so the care you need is less than it might be if you were not keeping up with preventive appointments. (more…)
We Offer Care To Address The Health, And Look, Of Your Gums
The health and look of your gum tissues can be significant to your overall oral health, and your appearance. When it comes to your oral health, proper care at home, combined with regular dental exams, can offer you key support against problems like gingivitis. With that said, you should take the matter seriously if you start to detect signs of an infection – without timely intervention, the matter can become increasingly significant, and more difficult to treat. If your concerns around your gum tissues are more rooted in cosmetic issues, you can find out how a gum contouring treatment can lead to great improvements. In addition to helping you address dental concerns, your El Paso, TX dentist’s office is ready to help you tackle these periodontal matters! (more…)
Schedule A Root Canal To Save Your Tooth From Advanced Decay
Leaving a cavity untreated can lead to a problem that affects more than just your tooth. As decay worsens, your pulp – the inner chamber of your tooth – can be exposed to bacteria. When this occurs, you can suffer from dental sensitivity and tooth pain. If the problem is not addressed at this stage, bacteria can move through your root to create additional concerns for your well-being. Your El Paso, TX dentist is ready to take on an advanced cavity, and protect your oral health, by performing a root canal treatment. When a root canal treatment is performed, it protects you from an issue that could cost you your tooth! (more…)
Stepping Up Your Cavity Prevention Regimen
Should you make plans to improve the quality of your smile care at home? People can commit to looking for improvements after experiencing cavity troubles, in order to avoid restorative dental work in the future. This can be a smart decision, but you should not feel like you have nothing to worry about just because you have avoided cavities in your last few visits with your El Paso, TX dentist. You may not realize how wear and tear on your enamel, small diet changes, and other factors have affected your oral health. Identifying areas where you can do a better job keeping your teeth healthy can help you continue to stay protected against tooth decay and gum disease. Of course, even after stepping up your oral care routine, you should keep up with regular dental exams. (more…)
Take Part In The Last Sunday Hike At Weyler Aerial Tramway
If you want to enjoy an opportunity to see more of El Paso’s natural beauty, as well as a chance to meet other outdoor enthusiasts, check out the Last Sunday Hike! During May’s Last Sunday Hike event, participants will meet at Weyler Aerial Tramway State Park to walk the Directismo trail. This is a good chance to go out with friends, or meet new people, as you see the sights of the area. This event is FREE to join, but you should be prepared by bringing your own water and snacks, and having appropriate footwear. Hiking is a fun form of exercise that can keep your body in good health. If you want to keep your teeth in good health, make sure you attend regular dental checkups! Your El Paso, TX dentist is prepared to offer quality care at every appointment. (more…)