Brushing is definitely important, but it is not the only step you should be taking to address bacteria and food debris that can gather on your teeth. A daily flossing routine gives you an important level of support, because this action targets the difficult-to-reach areas that reside between your teeth. These areas are difficult to reach with your brush, but they offer enough space for oral bacteria to gather. When you effectively brush and floss, you can look forward to good news about your oral health at your next routine dental exam with your El Paso, TX dentist. (more…)
The El Paso Lobster Festival Takes Place April 26-28
From Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, El Paso families can check out the fun and tasty food to be had at the El Paso Lobster Festival! In addition to some delicious lobster, you can enjoy live music, bring your kids to a special children’s play area, and enjoy plenty of live entertainment. You can also take to the dance floor and enjoy dance lessons. It can be hard to turn down a chance to enjoy something that caters to everyone in your family. Because your El Paso, TX dentist’s office is ready to meet with patients of all ages, we can offer you the convenience of having everyone’s oral health needs met in the same location! (more…)
Taking Action Against Persistent Dental Pain
Dental pain has a way of cutting into your life, and intruding on even the most pleasant moments. This can be understandably frustrating. It is also something you should take seriously, as those symptoms you experience could warn you that you need to do something about your oral health. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office can help you understand why you have been experiencing pain, and what can be done about the matter. Modern restorative dental work can put a stop to a toothache, and provide you with a lifelike restoration for lasting support. If the problems you have concern general pain in your face, neck, and head, you may need treatment for TMJ dysfunction. (more…)
Receiving A Modern Restoration During Your Cavity Treatment
Treating a cavity properly requires the placement of a permanent dental restoration. Unfortunately, when tooth decay affects your tooth, the damage it leaves behind will be permanent. This is why dental fillings and dental crowns need to be put in place – once they are set, they can offer needed protection. Your El Paso, TX dentist’s office offers patients modern restorations that closely match the look of their enamel. As a result, you can flash a smile that is not interrupted by conspicuous dental work. In addition to offering cosmetic benefits, modern restorations are effective at preserving your tooth’s health, and allowing you to bite and chew like normal. (more…)
Are Your Gums Hurting The Quality Of Your Smile?
Why are you feeling dissatisfied with your smile? Some people have concerns that have clear solutions. For instance, a person who feels that their teeth look stained can look into a professional whitening treatment. Other people can be interested in improving their appearance, but unsure of how their dentist can help. You may be surprised to know that your best treatment might not involve work on your teeth. Instead, you can have your El Paso, TX dentist make corrections to your smile by performing a gum contouring treatment. This procedure can make teeth look less squat, and it can help with tissues that appear bulky or uneven. (more…)
Fixing The Jagged Or Damaged Teeth That Hurt Your Smile
Your appearance can be disrupted by just one tooth that seems out of place for any reason. You could have a problem with a jagged or uneven tooth that shows signs of physical damage, or you could be bothered by a naturally flawed tooth that seems to be the wrong shape or size for your smile. Fortunately, cosmetic dental treatments can carefully correct these issues, and make a big improvement to the way you look. Your El Paso, TX dentist is ready to help you by reviewing your treatment options, and providing valuable care! (more…)
The Connection Between Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
Your smile is made of many different parts, each of which has to work together with all the others for your bite to function properly. In some cases, one or more issues can affect one or more parts of your bite to cease functioning correctly, or to become overactive and lead to a host of other issues. For example, bruxism (constant teeth-grinding) and TMJ disorder (a jaw joint dysfunction) are often closely related conditions that can cause extensive damage to your teeth, jaw joints and muscles, and more. At our Northeast El Paso, TX, dental office, we can help you address bruxism and TMJ disorder with a custom-designed appliance, and help you regain the proper function of your bite. (more…)
A Brief Look at Perio Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing)
Preventive dental care is meant to help you avoid common oral health issues like gum disease, or to help you prevent the more serious consequences that they could cause. For example, in most general cases, sticking to a schedule of regular checkups and cleanings can help you prevent the formation of cavities or gum disease by controlling the buildup of plaque and tartar. However, at our East El Paso, TX, dental office, we may also recommend periodontal cleaning to help prevent the progression of gum disease. If plaque or tartar has developed underneath your gums, then perio cleaning may be the only way to remove them before gum disease becomes a significant threat. (more…)
How a Wisdom Tooth Becomes a Problem
Wisdom teeth are most notoriously known for the problems that they can often cause. In fact, for some people, the mere mention of wisdom teeth automatically brings up thoughts of discomfort, pain, and more. That’s because wisdom teeth – the non-official name for your third molars – often don’t have the room they need to develop and erupt properly. Because of this, they can become impacted by nearby teeth, leading to a host of increasingly worse concerns until you have them extracted. At our Northeast El Paso, TX, dental office, we can help you address or avoid those concerns by recommending and performing customized wisdom tooth extraction. (more…)
Thinking About Dental Implants? Here’s What You Should Know
For patients who’ve lost teeth, dental implants are often the most beneficial option for replacing them. When it comes to rebuilding your smile, dental implants not only offer a lifelike way to make your smile whole again, but also a comprehensive way to reestablish the vital functions of your lost teeth roots. At our East El Paso, TX, dental office, we often recommend dental implants for patients who’ve lost teeth and wish for the most lifelike and beneficial way to replace them. If you’re considering dental implants, then we’re happy to help you decide if they’re your best option, as well. (more…)