Breaking a tooth is a serious thing, and most people know to contact their dentist when they experience damage to a part of their smile. When your enamel is lost, with it goes the protection it provides for the vulnerable tissue within, and this can lead to a nagging toothache that requires a root canal treatment to correct. But sometimes, dental injuries can be a little less intense, so what do you do if you have a cracked or chipped tooth?
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we know the simple answer: it is still important to meet with your dentist to determine the extent of your injury. If you have started to feel a rough spot on one of your teeth, it could be due to a small chip of your enamel. This can happen due to trauma or tooth decay, and it could potentially leave your smile at risk of developing an infection. When you need to know more about what is going on in your mouth, talk to our team about ways to protect and enhance your smile with effective dentistry in El Paso. To find out more, give us a call today!
When it comes to your appearance, the quality of your smile makes a big difference. Even with a dedication to brushing and flossing, however, extrinsic enamel staining can happen, and when it does, it is best to reach out to your dentist to learn about 
Have you had a biannual dental checkup yet in 2024? They are called that for a reason, and it is not because you need one every two years; these appointments are generally required every six months, meaning that if you have not been into the office yet, then you are falling behind in your oral health journey. Taking the time for 
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A painful tooth can really stop you in your tracks. But sometimes, people hold off in talking with their provider about what they are experiencing, hoping that the situation will resolve itself on its own. This may happen in some instances, such as if a piece of food (we’re looking at you, popcorn) becomes stuck between the gums and the enamel, but in other cases, 
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Since unfortunately, our enamel does not regrow like other tissue in the body, you need to take care of what you have. This means sticking to 
Are you finding yourself hiding your smile in summertime photos with friends and family, then it is time to talk to your oral health team about making a change. The best place to start your journey is with a trip to your provider for a biannual cleaning and examination, and this is the perfect time of the year for that, as well. If you schedule to 
Dental implants are one of the hottest topics in the oral health world, helping people across the country and beyond to experience a replacement for their missing teeth. But have you ever really sat down and taken the time to learn how they do it? This technology uses 
Even if your teeth are looking great and feeling fine, there are other parts of your mouth that need consistent maintenance, and when your gums are not at the level that they need to be, you could experience some problems. Periodontal disease, the infection and inflammation of the tissue surrounding your teeth, is often identified as the leading cause of adult tooth loss, so it is important to keep an eye on the strength of your gums. If you start to