Answering Questions About Teeth-Whitening

Because stains commonly develop on teeth, even when they’re healthy, teeth-whitening is a common cosmetic treatment option. However, that’s also why many people seek over-the-counter (OTC) whitening options in hopes of brightening their smiles quickly and conveniently. Unfortunately, this can lead to unsatisfactory results, and you may still be left with stains that need to be addressed. For patients in El Paso, TX, professional at-home teeth-whitening can offer much more substantial results and with the same convenience as OTC options. (more…)

Do You Snore? You Might Be a Candidate for Treatment

Snoring doesn’t always seem like such a big deal, especially when it doesn’t occur every night or it isn’t excessively loud. However, for many patients, ignoring it can lead to a host health concerns that may not be immediately obvious, but could have dramatic impacts over time. For patients in El Paso who experience chronic snoring, their dentist may be able to provide a comfortable and convenient solution to stopping in the form of a custom-designed sleep appliance. (more…)

When Is a Good Time to Extract a Wisdom Tooth?

The most commonly known thing about wisdom teeth (also known as third molars) is that they tend to cause more problems than any other teeth. That’s because, unlike with other permanent teeth, third molars don’t always have enough room to develop and erupt properly. This leads to wisdom tooth impaction, and for many patients in El Paso, it can become a significant threat to the rest of their oral health. To help you alleviate the discomfort and avoid future problems, or to help you prevent complications from developing at all, your dentist might suggest that it’s time to extract your wisdom tooth. (more…)

What’s the Best Way to Fill a Cavity?

Keeping your smile consistently healthy isn’t complicated when you stick to an excellent hygiene routine and a regular schedule of preventive visits. However, it doesn’t take a lot for tooth decay to develop in a tooth, leading to a cavity that can grow larger the longer it’s left untreated. For many patients in El Paso, TX, the best way to fill a cavity is with customized, tooth-colored composite resin. The tooth-colored filling blends in with your tooth’s appearance, and can also bond to your tooth more securely to create a more effective barrier against future tooth decay. (more…)

3 Solutions for Dealing with Tooth Loss

Preventing tooth loss is easier these days than it’s ever been, but it still occurs often enough to be a significant problem. For patients  in El Paso, TX, we offer several different solutions for dealing with tooth loss, each one customized specifically for each individual patient’s unique needs and preferences. Whether you’ve lost a single tooth, a couple of teeth, several or all of them, the best solution is to choose the right prosthesis as soon as possible. (more…)

A Brief Explanation of Custom Porcelain Veneers

Improving your smile is about more than just optimizing its appearance – it’s also about ensuring your healthy, natural tooth structure remains as healthy and natural as possible. For patients in El Paso, TX, who wish to improve their smiles, we often recommend highly lifelike, custom-designed porcelain veneers, which can address multiple issues at once to make your smile improvement simpler and minimally invasive. (more…)

Do You Grind Your Teeth? Here’s What You Should Know

Do you notice yourself grinding your teeth repeatedly throughout the day, or as you drift off to sleep at night? Do your teeth feel extra sensitive even though you don’t have a cavity or any visible tooth damage? For patients in El Paso, TX, excessive teeth-grinding is a serious concern that could lead to a host of dental health issues if not addressed properly. If you grind your teeth, then speak with your dentist to determine if it’s cause for bruxism treatment.   (more…)

What Could Impact Your Dental Implant Candidacy?

There are few good things about tooth loss, but when it comes to rebuilding your smile, the great news is that dental implants provide a more lifelike solution than ever before possible. Unlike traditional prostheses, implants consist of root-like posts that are inserted into your jawbone to anchor your replacement teeth in the same manner as natural teeth roots. For patients in El Paso, TX, who have lost one or more teeth, implants can offer the most beneficial solution for replacing them, but only if their oral structures are healthy enough to support them. (more…)

Could Gum Contouring Create the Smile You Want?

Gummy smiles are common, and while they don’t always indicate an immediate oral health issue, they can have a significant impact on people’s smiles. Even if your teeth are otherwise straight and cosmetically appealing, the uneven gum tissues covering them can diminish that appeal. For patients in El Paso, TX, who want to improve their gummy smiles, cosmetic gum contouring offers a comfortable and convenient way to reshape their gum lines. (more…)

Is Sleep Apnea the Reason You’re So Tired?

If you feel yourself becoming more tired every day, then trouble sleeping may be the cause. However, if that trouble is in the form of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), then you might not immediately realize it. Patients in El Paso who have sleep apnea can lose valuable, deep sleep every night due to an obstruction in the airway that stops them from breathing. When left untreated, the cumulative effects of losing sleep every night can cause you to experience increasingly more instances of fatigue throughout each day. (more…)