You feel that something may be amiss with your oral health, but it is difficult to tell if it is serious enough to bring up to your dentist. A brief period of dental discomfort can occur for different reasons, but sustained or serious pain should not be ignored. At Sunny Smiles, we are prepared to help when patients come to us with concerns about their dental health because of heightened pain or sensitivity. In fact, we can even make room for them on short notice if you feel that you need an emergency dental appointment. Your pain could be a warning that your tooth is infected, the right procedure can restore its well-being and also protect you against the potential loss of your tooth! (more…)
Emergency Treatment For An Injured Tooth
Dental trauma can be painful and alarming, but it can also feel unfair. After all, you (hopefully) take time out of every day to thoroughly clean your teeth. When you do this while also making smile diet choices and seeing your dentist for preventive care, you can prevent dental decay, the problem that often makes restorative dental work necessary. However, a physical injury can lead to problems even if you have a great routine in place. Sunny Smiles can make this experience easier to deal with by bringing you in for emergency treatment. On short notice, we can perform an evaluation to determine what kind of care you need before we move forward with services to fully restore both your health and smile. (more…)
Veneers Improve Smiles Hurt By Wear And Tear
Wear and tear is a potential problem for our teeth. For many, gradual changes will be hard to notice through the years. After all, our teeth are protected by remarkably strong outer layers of enamel. However, some will notice changes in the shape and general appearance of teeth as years of friction gradually hurt the way they look. If you feel that your smile no longer looks as attractive as it used to because of this issue, Sunny Smiles can help. Treatment with porcelain veneers can make positive changes that address many different concerns. These improvements can prove surprisingly durable, which means you can have an easier time preserving the changes made through your treatment. (more…)
Dependable Dental Care For Children
How can you make sure that your kids stay safe against cavities? How can you help them establish good oral hygiene habits, and encourage them to keep them up through the years? Parents certainly help their children keep their teeth healthy, but they do not have to act alone. Sunny Smiles can provide important oral health care for both parents and kids. When you bring your children in for pediatric appointments, we can provide several valuable services. In addition to offering the kind of preventive support patients of all ages can enjoy, we can offer guidance on better smile care, and we can help kids learn to feel comfortable with oral health care. (more…)
When You Begin TMJ Therapy
Beginning TMJ therapy means starting treatment for an issue that can cause you to feel pain throughout your day. Problems with the alignment of your jaw joints, or stress on the muscles and joints, can make it harder for you to avoid pain when you bite, chew, or speak. At Sunny Smiles, we can help you move on from this problem, and we can take care of related issues that you may have with teeth grinding and clenching. Oral appliance therapy can successfully ease tension on your joints and muscles, and it can help you hold your lower jaw in a more comfortable position to reduce stress and strain. (more…)
Covering A Cracked Tooth With A Crown
Once your tooth cracks, it becomes vulnerable to both infection and further physical harm. While our enamel is strong enough to hold up against biting and chewing pressures for many years, physical trauma can occur, and it should be taken seriously. The good news is that patients at Sunny Smiles can look forward to help when they need to see someone about an injured tooth. After we evaluate you, we can determine if it is necessary to restore the tooth with a crown. Once in place, it will provide functional support, and it can also preserve your smile. In some cases, we can respond to superficial damage by providing a less involved cosmetic procedure. (more…)
Fight Enamel Stains With A Whitening Treatment
There are many benefits to good oral hygiene efforts that you should enjoy. One benefit is that consistent care helps you fight the buildup of particles on your enamel that can dull your smile. Unfortunately, the accumulation of stains can occur gradually, and even those who effectively protect themselves against cavities may find that they are steadily losing confidence in the way they look because of noticeable stains. At Sunny Smiles, patients can take home teeth whitening kits that have been prepared for them. With a custom kit, you can make meaningful changes to the way you look by removing stains that are difficult to address with store bought treatment options. (more…)
Teeth Cleanings And Your Oral Hygiene
Tartar buildup makes you more likely to experience problems with dental decay, and accumulations at your gum line make gingivitis a greater concern. If you have a good brushing and flossing routine that you follow, you can keep this substance from forming. However, even with good hygiene habits in place, you will need to rely on professional dental checkups to keep your smile safe when deposits are already present. Sunny Smiles provides detailed teeth cleanings as part of every routine appointment. We can look out for the buildup of plaque and tartar, which can lead to its removal. Without these treatments, you can have a more difficult time avoiding issues that will call for restorative treatment. (more…)
Problems That Call For Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dental work is something that your dentist helps you avoid. By offering guidance on at-home care and providing preventive services during a visit, we can help you stay free of cavities and gum disease. If you do find yourself in need of treatment because of a problem, you can bring your concerns to Sunny Smiles. Through the appropriate restorative dental procedure, we can address decay or damage, and we can also take care to keep your tooth safe against future issues. Because we provide dental fillings and dental crowns that imitate healthy teeth, we can make sure your smile is in good condition without changing your appearance. (more…)
How Dental Fillings Resolve Cavity Troubles
It is natural to feel some frustration when you hear that you have a cavity. While you may be less than happy to spend time in the dentist’s chair being treated for decay, timely care is important. If you let a cavity go unaddressed, the damage can worsen, and that can change the type of restorative treatment you require. At Sunny Smiles, we can help you deal with this problem by placing a durable and discreet filling. The materials we use for fillings actually matches your tooth structure, which means your restorative work will not impact your appearance. This substance is still strong enough to provide functional support, so you can still bite and chew without concern. (more…)