When Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?

El Paso, TX, dentist offers root canal treatments

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.

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Tooth-Colored Fillings Help Treat Cavities

El Paso, TX, dentist offers treatment for cavities

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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How We Can Help Treat TMJ And Bruxism

El Paso, TX, dentist can help treat TMJ and bruxism

Do you grind your teeth at night? You may not be able to notice until symptoms begin to manifest. If this happens chronically for extended periods, it can harm your oral health. In many cases, bruxism and TMJ problems are found together. Your Sunny Smiles team can help diagnose your condition and help you treat it with a non-invasive method. This can help protect your smile from harm caused by these problems.

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Standard Vs Deep Cleanings: What’s The Difference?

El Paso, TX, dentist offers periodontal care

By now, you probably already know that you should visit your dentist twice a year for a checkup. These preventive care visits help keep your smile safe from common concerns such as cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and more. If you are experiencing gum disease, your dentist may recommend that periodontal services are scheduled to help manage your symptoms. Today, your team at Sunny Smiles will explain the difference between a regular checkup and a periodontal deep cleaning.

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Bonding And Contouring: A Conservative Approach To Cosmetic Dentistry

El Paso, TX, dentist offers cosmetic bonding and contouring services

What goals do you have for your smile? The team at Sunny Smiles in El Paso, TX, offers several treatments that can help you meet them. Preventive treatments such as checkups and cleanings can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. If your main concern is the appearance of your pearly whites, there are a range of cosmetic options available. One option is bonding, which can help address a variety of imperfections. Today, we are here to discuss what this treatment can help correct.

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Keep Your Family’s Smile Healthy With Routine Checkups

El Paso, TX, dentist offers checkups and cleanings for your whole family

In a recent blog, we discussed how your Sunny Smiles team is equipped to handle emergency situations. This type of care helps restore your teeth and gums after injuries, infections, and more. While it is important to offer this kind of care, one of the best things you can do for your oral health to prevent harm as best as you can. Regular cleanings and examinations can help reduce the chances of cavities worsening and other common concerns so that you can keep your smile safe.

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Why We Extract Wisdom Teeth

El Paso, TX, dentist offers wisdom tooth extractionOur third molars erupt around our late teen years and twenties. During this time, you may notice some discomfort as they begin to develop. In many cases, your dentist will recommend having these removed before they start to cause discomfort, misalignment, or other problems. The team at Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry will help guide you through this process and explain why it is often necessary to your oral health.

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All-On-4 Dentures Give You A Complete Smile

 

El Paso, TX, dentist offers all-on-4 implants

Tooth loss can vary in it is severity. In some cases, a patient may experience minor tooth loss which can be corrected with the help of a bridge. For others, more serious loss may require an alternative solution. The team at Sunny Smiles offers a complete set of dentures that offers security and can support your jawbone. In today’s blog, we will discuss how this option can help improve the function and appearance of your grin.

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