The color of our teeth can have a big impact on how we feel about our smile, and our appearance. Patients who come in seeking cosmetic dental care for problems with the color of their teeth can assume they need help in the form of a whitening treatment. While this is often the case, some patients will be better served with a different approach. Your dentist can help you figure out what the best approach for you is during a cosmetic consultation. If you need care for intrinsic discoloration, they can help you find an answer for your issue that leaves you with a stunning smile. (more…)
How A Dental Bridge Is Placed
A dental bridge can permanently close the gap in your smile left by a missing tooth. This can actually be accomplished without requiring oral surgery, so patients who are less capable of undergoing surgical treatment can still have permanent support. Your bridge consists of a pontic – a replacement tooth – and a set of dental crowns. The crowns are placed over the teeth on either side of your gap. By securing them, they effectively act to permanently hold your dental prosthetic in its place. Once set, you can once again show off a smile that feels complete. (more…)
What Happens If You Let Bruxism And TMJ Issues Go Untreated?
If you attempt to simply disregard problems like jaw and tooth pain, you could be setting yourself up for serious oral health troubles. Bruxism is a condition where a person unconsciously grinds their teeth, a problem that can be particularly frequent while sleeping. TMJ dysfunction refers to issues with your jaw joints, which can lead to ongoing pains, and functional difficulties. Your dentist can help you address both conditions, so that they no longer interfere with your daily life, or your oral health. However, if you do not take the time to seek help, you can suffer serious discomfort, functional issues, and even serious dental damage. (more…)
Making Improvements To Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
How can you move from a flawed smile to one that boasts stunning quality? If you are unfamiliar with the care your dentist can provide through cosmetic dental treatment, you may assume that dramatic improvements only come from multiple procedures. However, you may be able to remedy all existing issues with the placement of porcelain veneers. Your teeth will be covered by life-like porcelain shells that make it possible to cover several different flaws. This one treatment can have a major effect on how you look, and allow you to move from a smile marked by esthetic issues to one you are excited to reveal. (more…)
Quiz: Seeking Restorative Care For A Cavity
Hopefully, you have been able to avoid cavities, and avoid needing to undergo cavity treatment. Unfortunately, while plenty of information is available on the importance of preventive dental care, many adults will experience at least one cavity. When your dentist identifies decay, they can recommend the appropriate restorative dental care plan. What will that care be like for you? The approach your dentist takes will depend on how severe your cavity is. For example, a cavity that has led to an infection in your pulp will require a root canal treatment, but a smaller cavity that only affects your enamel will not. (more…)
The Value Of Professional Preventive Dental Care
Professional preventive dental care can significantly improve your defense against potential oral health threats. One reason patients benefit is that your dentist can keep an eye out for potentially serious conditions like oral cancer. Early detection and treatment can improve your odds of a successful recovery. Of course, your dentist is also keeping watch for problems that are more common. During every appointment, you enjoy both a professional dental cleaning, and a careful review of your teeth, gums, and mouth. Patients who enjoy these services on a regular basis are less likely to suffer problems like tooth decay, and can also avoid the issues that can come with advanced threats. (more…)
Starting Orthodontic Care
Once you begin orthodontic treatment, you may be wearing braces for a while. This process can be considerably more time-intensive than other forms of restorative dental care. That being said, the changes made by your adjustment can bring about big changes to your appearance, and the condition of your oral health. Many people assume that orthodontic work will inevitably involve braces, but your dentist can also offer clear aligners, spacers, and retainers to ensure your smile is adjusted properly. If you are preparing your child to start orthodontic work, they can be more comfortable starting the procedure when the benefits of treatment are made clear to them. (more…)
Helping Kids Feel Comfortable At The Dentist’s Office
Children rarely think of the dentist’s office as their favorite place. After all, your dentist is competing with visits to see grandparents, and playgrounds – the competition for “favorite place” can be pretty stiff. That being said, a visit to the dentist is not something your child has to be apprehensive about. Your dentist can make sure your child arrives to a nurturing, supportive environment when they come in for treatment. That commitment to their comfort, along with information about dental care in advance of their first appointment, can help you ease your child into dental appointments. These early visits help them form good oral care habits, and protects their young smiles. (more…)
Using A Bonding And Contouring Treatment To Fix Smile Flaws
Patients looking for a solution to common, but frustrating, smile flaws, can be pleasantly surprised that improvement can come from a single cosmetic dental treatment. In fact, in many cases only one trip to the dentist is needed to see the results you want. A dental bonding and contouring procedure can help address flawed teeth, and increase the overall quality of your smile. Superficial dental damage can be corrected, and flaws with the shape or size of a tooth can be targeted. Bonding can even correct forms of discoloration that a professional whitening treatment will not be able to help with. (more…)
Your At-Home Whitening Can Lead To Big Improvements
Can a whitening treatment you perform at home measure up to professional care? As it happens, your dentist can supply you with the materials you need to make big changes to the color of your teeth on your own. The materials you pick up will include professional caliber whitening gels, and a special, custom-made tray that applies your whitening gels evenly. After you complete the process, the results you see should be comparable with the outcome of an in-office whitening treatment. Your dentist is trained to provide expert cosmetic dental care – if you are interested in improving more than just the color of your teeth, you should let them know. (more…)