You need to care for your smile each and every day. Through twice-daily brushing for at least two minutes, you spend the time keeping it clean, and we know that you are sticking to your schedule when it comes to flossing. After all, you can only clean about 60% of each tooth’s surface with brushing alone, so this is an important part of your oral hygiene regimen. But brushing and flossing still is not enough, and if you have been skipping your trips to the dentist, you are missing out on consistent prevention.
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, we know the value of your biannual dental checkups. These visits are your opportunity to check in with your friendly, local dentist to identify any changes that have occurred since your last appointment so you can make changes to your routine or find treatment. You can also experience a fresher, safer smile with a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gumline. To schedule your next biannual checkup and cleaning, call our office today!
When you struggle with your smile’s appearance, make the effort and speak with a professional about your cosmetic options. While there are many different ways that you can go about improving your look with positive dentistry, you want to make sure that your process is both 
Your teeth are an essential element of your smile, often drawing the most attention; however, they are not the only important aspect. The health and appearance of your smile also depend significantly on the strength and support of the surrounding tissues, including your gums. Therefore, it is essential to focus on maintaining positive oral health by taking care of your entire mouth, not just your teeth. When it comes to your gums, 
If you have been waking up tired, then it may be time to talk to your oral health team about improving your rest. Two of the five most prevalent of these conditions are connected to the tissue of the mouth and throat, and these can be tough to handle on your own. Thankfully, oral appliance therapy is here to help you 
The accumulation of extrinsic enamel stains can become a big problem for the appearance of your teeth. Unfortunately, these can also be really tough to remove on your own. Even with the advent of over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions, it is important to speak with your oral health provider about whether these are safe and effective at treating your specific concern. If you want to 
Now that we are finally getting into some cooler weather, it is time to enjoy ourselves. That is, after we take care of our dental needs first. If your family is due for a biannual checkup and cleaning, then make the effort to come in for care. It is always a great time to focus on your oral health, and bringing the kids along for a family checkup can make the experience a little more fun. Also, you can align 
Have you taken the time to meet with your dentist yet this fall? This is the perfect time to renew your focus on your oral health, so do not let this opportunity pass you by. Most people need to see their provider every six months for a dental checkup, and if you have not been in for one yet in 2024, then it is time to refocus your energy. By sticking to 
Have you recently injured one or more of your natural teeth? If so, then you need to call your dentist to talk about your next steps. While you wait, bacteria could be making their way deep into the center of your tooth, and when this happens, it can become a serious problem for your oral health. This situation can cause 
Your gums are a vital part of your oral health, and they can experience issues when your smile is not as clean as it needs to be. Your routine brushing and flossing serves to remove plaque buildup, but when this remains, it can calcify into a harder for called tartar. At this point, you can no longer safely remove it yourself. If it is time to