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… Read more »
Your smile needs consistent maintenance, and that takes place both at home and in the dental office. In between your trips to the dentist for a biannual checkup and cleaning, the responsibility of handling your oral health falls squarely on your shoulders, and this means sticking to your schedule when it comes to your brushing… Read more »
In a recent blog, we discussed how dental fillings can be used to treat cavities. If mild decay is left untreated, it can continue to progress and may result in a more severe cavity or even an infection. At this stage, a root canal may be necessary to relieve symptoms of an infection and save… Read more »
Cavities are one of the most common dental-related problems that patients face. Inconsistent oral hygiene, skipping your checkups, and other factors can lead to decay to develop on your tooth. At Sunny Smiles in El Paso, TX, we can help save your smile from the severe side effects of dental caries by using tooth-colored fillings.
Whenever you experience an ache in one of your teeth that will not go away after a day, call your dentist! Ignoring this common sign of a dangerous infection can lead to bacteria spreading to other parts of the body. Tooth infections result from a break in the enamel allowing foreign material to enter the… Read more »
If it has been a while since the last time that you saw a dentist, take some time to schedule an appointment for a checkup. Most people require these visits at least twice each year, and these serve to help you maintain your smile as you age. Over time, a buildup of plaque and tartar… Read more »
If you experience a pain in one of your teeth that will not resolve after a day or so, let us know! This symptom may indicate a serious infection that without treatment, risks spreading to other parts of your body. When bacteria in your tooth’s inner chamber enter the bloodstream, they spread the infection in… Read more »
When you wake up with a toothache that will not resolve after a day or so, you require a dental inspection. This is because a constant ache often indicates a bacterial infection that risks spreading to your bloodstream without treatment. We can perform an X-ray that detects whether or not foreign material is present in… Read more »
If you never develop a cavity, then the fact that modern tooth fillings aren’t what they used to be may not ever matter to you. However, given the fact that more than 90% of adults develop a cavity in at least one of their teeth, and fillings are the most common solution to them, chances… Read more »
As the most common chronic dental health concern, there are several things about tooth decay that are well-known. For example, most people recognize that tooth decay is the cause of cavities, and that eating a bunch of sugar all the time will almost guarantee that they develop it. However, there are several important things about… Read more »
Stay tuned to learn more about keeping your smile healthy!
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