Of all the dental procedures out there, few have been given an undeserved reputation like the root canal. Far from the terrifying procedure jokes and sitcoms have made this treatment out to be, root canal therapy is comfortable, safe, and crucial for preventing the loss of infected teeth. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we save teeth in El Paso, TX, with root canal therapy.
For teens and young adults, the arrival of wisdom teeth could mean major changes to the smile, from the onset to misalignment to infection as a result of impaction (partial eruption). However, with a dental extraction, your El Paso, TX, dentists can remove the teeth and prevent the onset of impaction and other complications.
People of all ages, from toddlers to adults, could develop cavities, which eventually threaten a smile’s comfort and stability. But what about children with baby teeth? Often, parents ask if these teeth truly need treatment, after all, they’re just going to fall out, right? In today’s blog, we’re explaining to parents in El Paso, TX, why even baby teeth need fillings!
If you think something might be wrong with your oral health, you should make a trip to see your dentist a priority. In many instances, a problem might refer to symptoms of gum disease, or the detection of a cavity at your last routine dental appointment. With that said, you could find yourself in sudden need of care because of a dental injury. Our El Paso, TX dental practice understands that injuries can happen, and that you can find yourself in urgent need of an appointment. During emergency dental work, you can receive important services to restore your tooth’s health, while also addressing visible effects of dental damage. (more…)
When a cavity forms, and damages your enamel, a restoration is needed to permanently provide support for your tooth. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we have provided many patients with metal-free dental fillings in order to address this harm. While you can be understandably happy to hear that you will not have a conspicuous metal restoration visible in your smile, you may be unclear on what, exactly, you can expect from a metal-free filling. These restorations are made with a biocompatible resin material that blends in with your surrounding enamel, so you can be free from concerns that dental work will noticeably alter your smile. Because the material is biocompatible, it can bond directly with your tooth structure, which provides a remarkably strong bond. (more…)
Your child’s school supplies have been purchased, you know what classroom they need to visit, and their back-to-school clothes are all picked out. Is there anything you still need to worry about when the new school year begins? If you are not keeping up with pediatric dental appointments, you could be sending them off to class with unidentified dental problems. While these issues may not cause issues for them today, they can worsen to the point where they start causing real complications. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we welcome young patients for pediatric dental exams. (more…)
You may be familiar with how common it is for people to have their wisdom teeth taken out, while not being sure why this is done so often. What is it about a person’s wisdom teeth that make them unwelcome? Should you be worried about your own wisdom teeth? While these teeth – our third molars – were at one point beneficial, they are no longer necessary for healthy biting and chewing functions. Unfortunately, they can actually be an unwelcome presence now, as people often lack space for them. As a result, when wisdom teeth erupt, they can become impacted, and crowd your other teeth. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we can arrange a successful removal of these teeth so they do not cause trouble for you! (more…)
Your facial symmetry can have a real impact on how others see you – people tend to respond favorably to a more symmetrical face. Your smile can also benefit from this effect. In other words, if you have a problem with teeth that appear uneven or out of place, it can cause a noticeable disruption to your appearance, even if the flaw seems relatively minor. Dental bonding and contouring work can carefully correct the shape, size, or color of any tooth that seems out of place with the rest of your smile. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we can employ this procedure to help your smile appear more even, and more attractive overall. (more…)
Even your favorite food can be hard to enjoy if a sore tooth is interfering with your biting and chewing. Unfortunately, in addition to being an inconvenience around mealtimes, a sore tooth can also be a warning that you need to set up restorative dental work. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we can figure out what the reason is for your discomfort, and recommend the appropriate treatment. In cases where pain or sensitivity are a concern, a root canal procedure can be required to address internal tooth problems. After addressing your needs, and returning your tooth to good health, we can use a lifelike dental crown for functional and cosmetic support. (more…)
Are you excited to show off a complete smile once again after having restorative dental work done? It is hardly surprising that patients would be eager to have this work completed. After all, you can have a renewed sense of confidence in your appearance, while also finding that your dental function enjoys remarkable improvement. At our El Paso, TX dental practice, we can actually provide dental implant-held restorations that look natural when placed, and deliver valuable support when you bite and chew. If you want to start showing off your smile as soon as possible, we can talk to you about receiving a same-day implant. With a same-day implant, the dental implant we set will already be equipped with a custom prosthetic restoration, so you will not have to wait to make your smile complete again! (more…)
Stay tuned to learn more about keeping your smile healthy!
