Most of our adult teeth arrive relatively early in childhood, but our third molars—often referred to as our wisdom teeth—will take longer to erupt. When they do start to move into position, they can create potentially serious issues by damaging tooth structure, crowding teeth, and generally creating discomfort. Their arrival can be particularly disruptive if the lack of space leads to their becoming impacted, which means they do not move in evenly but at an angle; in some cases, they can only partially arrive. Sunny Smiles is prepared to help as these teeth begin to move. We can identify the need for a wisdom tooth extraction and make sure that it takes place before you have to deal with further complications! (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry In The Summertime
The summertime brings warmer weather, brighter sunshine, and vacation time for the kids. If you want to greet these brighter days with a better, brighter smile, Sunny Smiles is prepared to help! We provide different cosmetic dental services that help patients make desired changes to the way they look. For some patients, we can recommend a service that targets a particular flaw. For others, we may review options for care that can take on multiple smile problems at one time. The sooner you reach out to let us know how you would like to improve the way you look, the sooner we can evaluate you and determine what kind of procedure might be the right one for you to pursue! (more…)
General Dentistry And Your Smile Health
The time and effort you put into caring for your smile each day is important, but be mindful that your hygiene routine is not a substitute for the general dental services provided at routine checkups. For people in and around the El Paso area, Sunny Smiles provides dependable evaluations and cleanings. These general oral health appointments can both help you avoid future problems and find out about any active issues that require treatment. Since we provide these services to patients of all ages, we can make it easier for you to set up appointments for everyone in your family! (more…)
How Dental Cleanings Reduce Cavity Risks
If you have a smart routine in place for fighting tartar buildup, gum disease, and dental decay, you can avoid the kinds of problems that demand restorative dental work and better protect your smile. Your own work toward keeping your teeth clean is certainly important, but you should not overlook the value of your regular oral health appointments! Sunny Smiles provides important preventive care to the El Paso community by helping protect against cavities and other threats. One way we do this is by making sure patients’ teeth are thoroughly cleaned whenever they see us for their routine services. Because your hygienist can tend to hard-to-access areas and remove any tartar buildup, they can see to it that your teeth and gums have the long-term protection to prevent potential future difficulties. (more…)
Should I Ask About TMJ Therapy?
When changes to your jaw alignment and movement occur, it can become difficult for you to ignore the discomfort you feel as a result. Worsening problems with aches and pains in your face, jaw, and neck, along with headaches and issues with teeth grinding, can worsen your quality of life. You can discuss these matters with your dentist at Sunny Smiles, which will help you understand how treatment can help. In addition to providing help by correcting your alignment and movement, we can look out for oral health issues that are causing you to have difficulty maintaining a proper bite alignment. (more…)
Restorative Dentistry For A Cracked Tooth
Is there anything you can do about a cracked tooth that will preserve both your oral health and appearance? Sunny Smiles can take on dental injuries like cracks, chips, and other concerns, and we can do so while putting an emphasis on both restorative and cosmetic care. When possible, we can recommend a cosmetic procedure for tooth trauma, but it may be necessary to keep your tooth safe with a custom dental crown. The good news is that we can provide dental crowns that are durable, custom-made, and lifelike, which means you can enjoy the right protection without losing confidence in your smile as a result of your procedure! (more…)
Progressing Through Your Smile Makeover Plans
What kind of services should be included in your plans for a smile makeover? For people who are self-conscious about how their teeth look, it can feel as if the focus should be on cosmetic dentistry. However, you may need to include restorative services in your plans to enjoy the full benefits of your procedure. Patients who come to Sunny Smiles for support can find that we offer a range of services capable of helping them feel great about how they look when they smile and speak. Based on the needs and concerns you bring up, we can determine how we can best help you show off your ideal appearance, and we can do so while making sure any oral health issues that need our attention are addressed. (more…)
We Provide Dental Care On Saturdays!
The weekend can be a great time to take care of matters that are difficult to tend to in the course of your busy week. Unfortunately, your ability to do so can be limited when certain services are only available Mondays through Fridays. While it may be difficult to arrange care outside of this timeline at most practices, Sunny Smiles does provide oral health services on Saturdays! That means that people in and around El Paso can seek dental treatment on weekends. Remember that your typical visits have many benefits, as they give you important updates about the condition of your teeth and gums as well as timely warnings when there are problems that must be dealt with. (more…)
Finding Your El Paso Children’s Dentist
There are several reasons why you should prioritize finding the right dentist for your child. One reason is that when kids have access to oral health care that makes them feel at ease, they can feel more comfortable during future visits. This can make them less likely to push back against appointments, and it can make them more receptive to the importance of proper smile care! Patients of all ages are welcome at Sunny Smiles, and for our youngest visitors, we can prioritize an approach to treatment that offers a warm welcome as well as thorough, age-appropriate care. We are proud to support the oral health needs of families in and around El Paso. Because we see people in different age groups, we can help to make sure that parents and kids both receive the right kind of smile care with us! (more…)
When You Have A Tooth In Need Of A Root Canal
In addition to protecting you against tooth decay, our dental office offers important services for patients who need help dealing with active cavities. You can rely on Sunny Smiles for this support even when your tooth needs more than just a filling. At times when the procedure is called for, we can provide root canal therapy to make trouble within your tooth structure is addressed. After we carefully remove bacteria and unhealthy tissues within your pulp, we can make sure your tooth is properly restored with a durable dental crown. Remember that you are less likely to have problems with an advanced cavity when you regularly schedule and attend routine exams! (more…)