If you break or crack a tooth, then it is time to talk to your dentist about the situation. Even when it sems like minor damage, you could have removed the enamel from the surface, leaving you at risk of some very serious problems. Your enamel plays a huge role in your ability to block… Read more »
In our last blog, we discussed different ways to improve your smile. This could include treatments like professional teeth whitening, which helps remove stains and brighten your teeth, and many other cosmetic services. These options are helpful for patients with visual concerns of their smile, but what can be done about injuries to your pearly… Read more »
Have you recently injured one or more of your natural teeth? If so, then you need to call your dentist to talk about your next steps. While you wait, bacteria could be making their way deep into the center of your tooth, and when this happens, it can become a serious problem for your oral… Read more »
Dental damage can sometimes happen. Once it does, you need to know where to turn, and quickly. When you lose the protection of your natural enamel, you leave yourself open to the possibility of an internal tooth infection, and this can lead to some pretty serious oral health ramifications. You could experience a nagging toothache,… Read more »
Your enamel plays a vital role in protecting you from developing a serious bacterial infection within each of your teeth. This means that if you have broken one or more of your natural teeth, then it is time to call your dentist. Scheduling an appointment soon after this situation occurs can help you to understand… Read more »
There are a few ways that you can compromise your smile, and losing enamel due to injury or tooth decay is a significant one. While it is the hardest material in your body, enamel is not immune to damage. Unfortunately, when this happens, it puts you at risk of developing a bacterial infection within your… Read more »
When you break a tooth, it places your smile at risk of developing an infection. Your natural enamel normally provides a sturdy barrier that blocks out bacterial growth, but when this becomes damaged, it can let in harmful microorganisms. They can make their way through dentin (the material that composes the bulk of the tooth),… Read more »
Breaking a tooth is a serious thing, and most people know to contact their dentist when they experience damage to a part of their smile. When your enamel is lost, with it goes the protection it provides for the vulnerable tissue within, and this can lead to a nagging toothache that requires a root canal… Read more »
A painful tooth can really stop you in your tracks. But sometimes, people hold off in talking with their provider about what they are experiencing, hoping that the situation will resolve itself on its own. This may happen in some instances, such as if a piece of food (we’re looking at you, popcorn) becomes stuck… Read more »
Since unfortunately, our enamel does not regrow like other tissue in the body, you need to take care of what you have. This means sticking to your schedule of biannual dental checkups, coming into the office once every six months (at least) for a cleaning and an examination with a trusted local El Paso dentist. And… Read more »
Stay tuned to learn more about keeping your smile healthy!
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