Whether you’re 8 or 80, you need to have a dental exam every six months. A dental checkup is essential for protecting your oral health, allowing us to diagnose and treat problems in the early stages. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about how we can protect a smile with a routine… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Do You Have Trouble Staying Asleep?
If you often wake up in the night, this could be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The disorder impacts millions of people, and could leave them feeling exhausted during the day. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, so you rest easy once again.
Do You Need Treatment For TMJ Disorder?
We recently discussed bruxism, and how teeth grinding impacts your smile. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists are going to look at another jaw joint disorder, one that could also lead to discomfort and complications for your oral health. TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, could lead to jaw pain, headaches, and complications… Read more »
Treating Bruxism Saves Your Teeth
Bruxism refers to a chronic case of teeth grinding and clenching, which not only impacts your sleep, but also damages your teeth and leaves your smile vulnerable to serious trouble. To bring relief, we could use a custom-made oral appliance. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists discuss treating your bruxism.
Protecting Your Periodontal Health
When you have poor gum health, this could mean major trouble for your smile. After all, these tissues frame your smile and keep your teeth in place. With periodontal care, we can help safeguard your smile against periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about protecting your periodontal health.
When You Need A Checkup And Cleaning
To maintain good oral health and avoid the onset of issues like cavities and gum disease, people of all ages in our community need to undergo preventive appointments. Dental checkups and cleanings can help smiles, and we recommend them every six months. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about checkups and cleanings.
Signs You Need To See The Dentist
We want our patients to see us every six months, so that we can identify areas of concern and then offer treatment to prevent major complications early on. But what signs should we be aware of between these visits? What could indicate poor oral health? In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists discuss signs… Read more »
Taking Time To Brush And Floss Daily
Each day, you need to brush and floss your teeth. These actions help fight plaque buildup and protect smiles from serious problems. But to do so effectively, you have to clean your teeth properly. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about how to properly brush and floss your teeth, protecting your smile… Read more »
Better Sleep With A Custom Appliance
Do you often feel exhausted during the day? For many, this could be the result of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and without treatment your overall health could suffer. Fortunately, Sunny Smiles in El Paso, TX, can offer relief from sleep apnea with a custom and comfortable sleep appliance, one that helps people avoid the need… Read more »
What Happens When You Miss A Dental Checkup?
Have you gone more than six months without a dental checkup? The more space you put between yourself and your more recent appointment, the more likely you are to be vulnerable to various oral health issues. Remember that a delay means you lose out on helpful feedback regarding the state of your smile as well… Read more »