If your schedule is already full, you may be reluctant to make time for any other matters, even if something feels important. If that “other matter” you have to address is a persistent toothache, you should know that putting off a trip to see your dentist can lead to more discomfort, and the risk that… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Don’t Ignore An Issue Causing Dental Discomfort!
While our El Paso, TX dental practice recommends regular semiannual dental exams, you should understand that you can reach out for care whenever you think something might be wrong with your smile. In fact, if you put off an appointment in spite of dental discomfort, you can allow the problem to worsen! Issues with persistent… Read more »
Your Dentist Can Provide A Dependable And Attractive Crown
Your El Paso, TX dentist understands that when a patient has a cavity, they can worry about more than just the health of their tooth before and after treatment. You might be concerned with how dental decay might affect your tooth’s ability to function, or if it puts you at greater risk for future problems…. Read more »
Toothache That Won’t Go Away? Tell Your Dentist
If you have a toothache that refuses to depart, or frequent issues with dental pain or sensitivity while eating, ignoring the matter can be a big mistake. As nice as it might be for the problem to simply go away, you should be aware that your tooth could have a serious problem. This kind of… Read more »
How A Dental Implant Holds Your Restoration In Place
The support a dental implant provides your dental prosthetic can have a positive effect on your quality of life, your confidence, and your dental function. Implants serve an important role when it comes to restoring your complete smile. Because dental prostheses are only replacing the crown of your tooth (the portion above your gum line),… Read more »
What Should I Do If I Have A Concern About An Older Filling?
When a dental filling is placed, the goal is for that restoration to offer permanent support to your tooth. The unfortunate issue is that dental fillings, like your tooth structure, can slowly accumulate wear and tear over time, and they can eventually be affected to a degree that calls for attention from a professional. If… Read more »
Making Treatment Plans After Your Dentist Finds A Cavity
Ideally, the only follow-up care you and your dentist will plan at the end of your routine dental exam is your next appointment. However, patients sometimes discover that they have a problem with their oral health that needs to be addressed with the appropriate restorative dental procedure. In the event that this occurs, you can… Read more »
Schedule A Root Canal To Save Your Tooth From Advanced Decay
Leaving a cavity untreated can lead to a problem that affects more than just your tooth. As decay worsens, your pulp – the inner chamber of your tooth – can be exposed to bacteria. When this occurs, you can suffer from dental sensitivity and tooth pain. If the problem is not addressed at this stage,… Read more »
Use A Modern Prosthetic To Replace Your Missing Tooth
Few oral health problems are as difficult to work around, or ignore, as tooth loss. If your smile is not complete, it can be a big problem for your appearance, and it can make actions like biting, chewing, and speaking harder for you. You should know that you have access to quality prosthetic dental care… Read more »
Has Your Teeth Grinding Habit Led To A Chipped Tooth?
When you first start to grind your teeth at night, you can wake up with unpleasant pain in your face, jaw, and teeth. The problem, known as bruxism, can be concerning right away, but it can actually worsen over time. If you let the problem go untreated, you could wind up doing real damage to… Read more »