What comes to mind when you think of your oral health? For many patients, the first thing they think of is their teeth. Brushing your teeth twice a day is an essential part of caring for your smile, but there are other important steps to include. It’s important to take care of your gums by flossing each day to prevent plaque buildup. Today, your team at Sunny Smiles is here to remind you to take care of your gums!
In yesterday’s blog, we mentioned that it is important to see your dentist biannually for a checkup. These routine visits are just as important for kids as they are for adults! Your Sunny Smiles team is here today to explain the many benefits of preventive dental care for kids. By starting at a young age, you can help your child learn the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums.
When was the last time you saw your dentist? As a general rule, you should come in twice a year for a cleaning and examination. In some cases, your dentist may recommend that you come in more often. Before you get started on planning your summer activities and vacations, bring your family members in for their biannual checkups. This can help ensure that their smiles are healthy and can reduce the risk of needing emergency care later. Today, your Sunny Smiles team is here to explain why these visits are so important.
Most of your teeth will have fully grown by the time you reach adulthood. However, our third molars (wisdom teeth) come in a bit later. Usually, these structures come in during your late teen years or early twenties. You may notice symptoms like swelling to your gums, sensitivity when chewing, or headaches. When this happens, your dentist may recommend having them removed. Today, your Sunny Smiles team explains why your third molars are extracted.
A sudden and persistent toothache can be alarming. If this happens to you, it’s important that you treat the problem as soon as possible so that it does not worsen. Whether you are experiencing an ache or have broken one of your pearly whites, your Sunny Smiles team can help examine and treat the area efficiently. In today’s blog, we’re here with helpful advice on managing an emergency dental situation.
As we mentioned in our last blog, having missing teeth can disrupt your appearance and the mobility of your smile. Options like bridges and dentures can help improve your ability to chew, but they may not be able to support your jaw and other teeth. Sunny Smiles offers implants that can prevent further bone loss and replace your missing teeth. These can be used to support your dentures or other prosthetics. (more…)
Losing just a single tooth could cause serious problems for your oral health. Aside from the visual aspect of this issue, it can also cause changes for the function of your mouth. It may become difficult to chew certain foods or pronounce certain words correctly. Your team at Sunny Smiles can help replace your lost tooth and renew your smile’s function to its original state. Depending on the severity of your bone loss, a dental bridge or dentures may be helpful options for this problem.
One of the best ways to keep your smile healthy is by practicing preventive care. Unfortunately, though, brushing your teeth and seeing your dentist regularly cannot prevent all issues. Injuries like breaking a tooth can happen accidentally and should be treated as soon as possible to protect your smile. Your Sunny Smiles team offers dental crowns that can help protect and restore your pearly whites after an injury has occurred.
In our last blog, we mentioned that root canals may be necessary if your cavity cannot be treated with a filling. It can be used for deep decay, toothaches, extreme damage, and other concerns. This restorative option may seem intimidating for patients because it is slightly more invasive. The team at Sunny Smiles can help guide you through this procedure and help you feel at ease.
Your biannual dentist visit is an opportunity to get your teeth cleaned and check for any potential concerns. If you’ve been told you have a cavity during your checkup, there’s no reason to be embarrassed. Nearly everyone will experience tooth decay at least once in their lifetime. It’s important though that if you do have a cavity, it is treated as soon as possible. Your Sunny Smiles team can restore your pearly whites with lifelike fillings. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why this restoration is necessary.
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