In our last blog, we talked about how tooth fillings can help recover your smile after a cavity. This minimally invasive restoration involves gently removing the decayed area and replacing it with a stronger material. If you have a more severe cavity, your dentist may recommend having a root canal done. The team at Sunny Smiles is here today to explain when this restoration may be necessary.
Lifelike Fillings Protect Your Tooth
Patients of all ages can get cavities, even when you do your best to prevent them. While this is a common problem, we understand that it can be frustrating to find out you need additional treatments to protect your smile. The team at Sunny Smiles offers lifelike dental fillings to restore your pearly whites after a cavity. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about why these are necessary.
Enhance Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
What concerns do you have with your smile? If you have several blemishes on your teeth that cannot be lifted with a professional whitening service, or unevenly shaped teeth that make your grin appear unbalanced, porcelain veneers may be a helpful option. The team at Sunny Smiles is here today to explain what to expect when preparing for this cosmetic service.
Contouring Can Reshape And Protect Your Gums
When it comes to making improvements to your smile, there are several cosmetic treatments available to target your specific concerns. Professional whitening can be used to lift stains, bonding can conceal blemishes, or veneers can help create a more symmetrical appearance. In some cases, your grin can appear uneven because you have excess gum tissues. The team at Sunny Smiles offers contouring that can help reshape the tissue around your teeth and create a more balanced look. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about how this treatment can help your smile.
Bonding & Contouring Improves Your Smile
It can be frustrating to have stains on your teeth that you cannot remove. If you’ve tried over-the- counter whitening products or professional treatments and your pearly whites are still blemished, it could be caused by intrinsic discoloration. The team at Sunny Smiles offers alternative cosmetic options that may be able to help conceal these frustrating spots.
Break A Tooth? We’re Here To Help!
Even with a dedication to your brushing and flossing, there still may be times when you experience an injury to your smile. The important thing to remember is that when this happens, it is time to call your dentist to talk about your options in treatment. This condition can become quite serious if ignored, so you need to call your provider and come in for an examination. When you break a tooth, you put yourself at risk of a bacterial infection.
At Sunny Smiles, we know the danger that a cracked or broken tooth can provide. When an internal tooth infection begins, it can lead to a serious nagging toothache that simply will not go away, and at this point, it requires a root canal or even an extraction to stop the pain. With restoration for your injured area, you can fight back against further deterioration and work to keep your smile safe into the future. To find out more or to schedule your next appointment, give us a call today!
Stick To Your Schedule Of Checkups
Your schedule of cleanings and examinations makes a real difference in your ability to stay safe. The simple fact is that even with a dedication to your routine brushing and flossing, you cannot do it all yourself. Common dental concerns like tooth decay and periodontal disease can start to occur in areas where your normal oral health hygiene is not doing the job fully, so it is important to stick to your schedule of biannual checkups as closely as you can. For most people, that means seeing the dentist twice each year.
At Sunny Smiles, we know the value of consistent prevention. When it comes to your smile, fending off concerns before they have a chance to happen is key, and your biannual checkups and cleanings are your opportunity to fight back against gingivitis, tooth decay, and more. Plus, at your meeting with your provider, you can experience a fresher smile with a thorough cleaning of the surface of your teeth and along your gumline. To find out more about our services, give us a call today!
Treating OSA With An Oral Appliance
Have your friends and family started to bring up their concerns about your loud snoring? If so, then you could be experiencing a common sleep disorder related to your oral health. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that happens in your deepest form of sleep, when the body acts a little differently than normal. When the structure of the throat becomes a little too soft to hold its natural shape, it can collapse on itself, causing aggressive or unnerving snoring. This condition also means pauses in breath overnight, putting your health at risk; oral appliance therapy works to change that, without the need for hoses or masks.
We understand that finding the right sleep solution can mean the difference between quality slumber and a rough night. At Sunny Smiles, we also know that traditional CPAP therapy can turn people off from its use, and when you have had enough, we have a solution. With an oral appliance, you can take your obstructive sleep apnea solution with you wherever you go, and you can find rest without having to find an outlet. This method uses a simple readjustment of the placing of your jaw, keeping your airway free all night long!
Caring For Your Whole Smile
Are you taking the time to care for your dental health? Regular check-ups are vital for maintaining a healthy smile. Most people need to see their dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and exams, and if you haven’t been in for a while, it’s time to schedule an appointment. These visits offer a valuable opportunity to detect and prevent problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Caring for your whole smile makes a difference in your ability to maintain your oral health.
At Sunny Smiles, we know the value of positive prevention; we see it every day. While your teeth are certainly the stars of the show, you need to keep an eye on all of the structures of your smile. Your gums, cheeks, and the roof of your mouth all play a vital role in your oral health journey, and your routine dental checkups give you the chance to talk with your provider one-on-one about your needs. If you have been skipping your biannual checkups and cleanings, take the time for an examination and a discussion about your dental future. Give us a call today!
Time For Your Next Checkup?
Most people need to see the dentist twice each year, but it is important to talk with your provider about your timeline of treatment. Some people need a little extra help to get themselves back to the oral health level that they need. The most important thing you can do in this instance is find a quality dental professional in your area, and then stick to the schedule that they give you. If it is time for your next checkup, we are here to help.
At Sunny Smiles, we appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your oral health journey. For most, a dental cleaning and examination is necessary every six months, and when you skip them, it could come back to haunt you. Common oral health concerns like tooth decay and periodontal disease can start to occur, and when they do, it puts your smile at risk. Taking the right preventive steps can help you to avoid these issues before they even start, so make sure that you are sticking to your schedule. To find out more about our office, give us a call today!