While nearly anyone you ask will respond that a lifelong smile is a top goal or priority, the fact of the matter is, unfortunately, that our grins really do endure a significant amount of damage over the years. Indeed, from decay caused by foods or beverages in our diet to infections caused by sub-optimal preventive care, a number of other factors contribute to your oral health, meaning that only focusing on brushing is simply not going to cut it. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist will take a look at the negative effects of spreading decay, and how custom dentures can help restore your bite’s function.
Why Is Decay So Threatening?
Like many circumstances that may constitute an emergency, a broken bone or a severely cracked tooth must be tended to immediately. For a number of other Circumstances, however, this is far from the case. In fact, many common circumstances such as an upset stomach or a minor headache are such circumstances that many choose to wait out in hope it will improve. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist will take a look at dental decay and explain why this phenomenon is so threatening to the health of your smile.
A Broken Tooth Is A Dental Emergency!
As human beings, we often feel most comfortable in many situations in which we can control the outcome. The same can be said for our oral health, as nobody wants to endure losing a tooth. The truth of the matter is, however, that while we can control a number of aspects that contribute to the degradation of our smiles with consistent preventive care, there are a few circumstances that we have absolutely no control over, such as a dental emergency. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist will discuss what happens when you experience a dental emergency and how our team is here to help.
When to Consider Extracting a Tooth
For some adults, the biggest threat to their oral health involves chronic teeth-grinding that ultimately leads to a jaw dysfunction known as TMJ disorder. For a number of other people, however, their biggest dental concern typically involves the damage caused by decay and infection. Indeed, your dentist will attempt to preserve your natural tooth as best as it can be preserved, however, there are few circumstances in which the best option to consider may be an extraction. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist will take a look at the circumstances that may warrant the removal of a tooth, as well as how our team can help.
When Teeth-Grinding Causes Jaw Dysfunction
Over the course of our lives, we are often told the importance of excellent oral hygiene and the work that is put into achieving that perfect smile. Indeed, most of us fear the greatest threat to our grins is the development of disease and infection such as plaque and decay. For others, however, the biggest concern actually arises from a bite dysfunction that causes significant strain in the jaw. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist will shed some light on how grinding your teeth at night really affects your oral health, including the development of TMJ disorder.
Ways Porcelain Veneers Enhance Your Grin
It goes without saying that having a beautiful grin is a common goal many adults share, as it is often the first physical attribute one notices about a person. Unfortunately, achieving this goal is not always easy when chips or cracks get in the way. What’s more, having a smile that is riddled with blemishes can cause a significant decrease in overall levels of confidence, leaving you more ashamed of your grin than not. In today’s blog, your Northwest, IN dentist will look at the benefits of cosmetic dentistry and how porcelain veneers can enhance your grin in more ways than one.
A Simple Way to Mend Your Chipped Tooth
For many people, a seamless smile plays a significant role in their level of confidence, as it is usually the first asset one notices about a person. What’s more, experiencing a chip after making it a priority to take great care of your oral health and prevent any cavities, blemishes, or other concerns can be disheartening. Fortunately, all hope may not actually be lost. In today’s blog, your Northwest, IN dentist looks at the way cosmetic dentistry such as bonding and contouring can mend your minor dental blemish.
Saving Your Tooth with a Root Canal
In last week’s blog, we learned how harmful oral bacteria can affect our grins in a variety of ways, including causing decay, infection, and even poor hygiene. While nobody wants to lose a tooth, that could be only viable option if it means preserving your oral health. Fortunately, your dentist will attempt to preserve your natural structure as best as it can be before resulting to such measures, and most circumstances indicate the tooth is salvageable if acted upon in a timely manner. When an infection is left unmanaged, however, it can spread deep down into the inner canals of your tooth root, affecting the inner dental pulp. In this week’s blog, your Northwest, IN dentist looks at the benefits of a root canal treatment and how it can save your smile.
How a Deep Clean Prevents Periodontitis
Harmful oral bacteria can affect our grins in more ways than one. While the first thing to come to mind for most individuals is how their teeth are affected, oral health actually refers to all components present in the mouth, including the cheeks, tongue, throat, and gums. What’s more, all of these components must be routinely checked and taken into consideration during your dental visit, as any sign of harm or threat can affect your entire smile. In today’s blog, your Northwest IN dentist at Healthy Smiles would like to discuss ways in which you can protect your gums in particular through a deep cleaning.
A Few Words About Gum Contouring and Gum Care
For most of us, when we think of smiles and oral health, the first thing that comes to mind is teeth. There’s no doubt that preventive care helps keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright. But the teeth don’t do it alone! Without the support and attractive frame of the gums, teeth would be in trouble! Your Northwest, IN, dentist has answers to your questions about gum contouring and gum care, to help you enhance and maintain your gum line, one of the most often overlooked facets of a healthy and beautiful smile. (more…)