Category: Preventive Dentistry

Will My Gum Disease Cause Tooth Loss?

Gum disease impacts millions of people and according to the Centers for Disease Control, if you’re over the age of 30, odds are you suffer from some stage of the disease, as over 50% of people 30 and older do. In addition to sore and bleeding gums, this disease could lead to tooth loss. Your… Read more »

Does Your Smile Need Perio Treatment?

Periodontal disease impacts millions of people in the United States, leading to an increased risk of tooth loss and sore, bleeding gums. In order to treat the issue, managing the disease and even reversing the early stages, we may recommend treatment known as a scaling and root planing. When should you see your El Paso,… Read more »

Dental Care For The Whole Family

At Sunny Smiles, your El Paso, TX, team doesn’t just address children’s dental care, or only offer treatment for adults. Instead, we can provide quality care, with all of our procedures under one roof, for the entire family. In today’s blog, we’re taking a look at the care we provide our patients, and how they… Read more »

What Preventive Measures Will Your Child Need?

Just like teens and adults, children benefit from preventive dental care. With the right routine procedures, we can help smiles of all ages avoid the onset of cavities, dental infection, and gingivitis. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will talk about our preventive procedures and how we safeguard little smiles!

Why Does My Tooth Ache?

Do you have pain in your tooth? If so, then you may have an oral health issue that needs treatment. Otherwise, the risk of a more serious complication arising only increases. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will take a look at the factors behind toothaches, and when you should contact our team… Read more »

5 Factors That Lead To Tooth Decay

A number of different issues could cause a cavity to form and people of all ages are susceptible to them. In fact, studies show less than 2% of the population is immune to dental caries. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will discuss possible solutions to cavities, and the steps you can your… Read more »

Does My Smile Need A Deep Clean?

You’re probably familiar with a routine dental cleaning, but what if a patient comes to us with gingivitis or periodontal disease? In order to prevent periodontitis and adult tooth loss, your El Paso, TX, dentists may recommend a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing. In today’s blog, we’re going to look… Read more »

When Should You Schedule Your Checkup?

How often do you need to see your dentist for an exam? Does the frequency change based on age or the current state of your oral health? In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how often you should see us to have your smile examined and cleaned. We’re also discussing the benefits of preventive… Read more »

How Do I Know If I Have A Cavity?

So, how do you know if you have a cavity that needs treatment? Well, you or a member of your family may complain about sudden sensitivity in the smile, or an ache that doesn’t subside after a few days. What causes a cavity, and how do we treat them? When you should you see your… Read more »

Dental Cleanings Help Patients Of All Ages

Yesterday, we took a look at dental checkups, and why having your smile regularly examined helps protect teeth and gums from poor oral health. In addition to an exam, kids and adults need to have their teeth cleaned. Let’s look at how a dental cleaning can help patients in El Paso, TX, can enjoy optimal… Read more »