How happy are you to show off your smile in a new environment or a new person? The more comfortable you are with the appearance of your teeth, the easier it can be to project a general sense of confidence. Unfortunately, because our teeth can receive so much attention, even small issues often draw attention from others. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can provide answers to patients with questions of what we can do about issues with the way they look when they smile and speak. By pursuing dental bonding work, you can find that one convenient appointment is all that is needed to produce significant changes in how you look! (more…)
Help When Your Crown Feels Less Secure
You can be understandably worried when you stop feeling as if your dental crown can absorb bite pressure. After all, this one interruption can interfere with your bite function in ways that are hard to ignore, and it can make you worry for the overall stability and security of your restoration. The unfortunate truth is that a tooth that has been through restorative dental work will always need support. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we provide treatment with crowns that are durable as well as able to match your enamel. If you lose faith in a crown or filling, you can come to us to have an evaluation to see if you might require a replacement. (more…)
Extracting A Tooth In Poor Health
Poor dental health should be taken seriously for several reasons. One issue that you should be aware of is that as time passes, the condition of a tooth progressively worsens when it has an issue with a cavity or injury. After too much time passes, it can actually deteriorate to the point where you need to have it removed for the sake of your overall oral health. Your Northwest IN dentist’s office is here for you in a situation where this must take place. A safe, careful tooth extraction can stop further problems and remove a source of serious discomfort. To help you after this work has been performed, we can also make plans to replace the lost tooth with a secure and lifelike dental prosthetic. (more…)
Providing Care During Your Dental Emergency
You may not be due for another oral health exam in the next few months, but that does not mean you will have no reason to see your dentist soon. Unfortunately, problems sometimes arise that require attention as soon as possible. Without that attention, trouble with a tooth can worsen, and you can experience growing discomfort and understandable worries about your oral health while you wait for an appointment! Our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we are prepared to meet with patients on short notice and tend to their needs. We want you to take advantage of convenient care when you feel it is necessary to do so; letting a problem go untreated now can lead to more serious issues at a later date! (more…)
How Harmful Can Bruxism Really Be?
The tendency to grind your teeth while you sleep can make your average morning less pleasant. After all, you would have a hard time finding someone who enjoyed waking up with a sore jaw and sensitive or aching teeth—a concern for those who are affected by bruxism. Unfortunately, the longer it takes you to do something about this issue, the more likely it is to do permanent harm to your smile and oral health! Our Northwest IN dentist’s office is ready to help you take on problems with bruxism. In addition to protecting your teeth so that further issues with wear and tear do not affect you, we can recommend services to take on problems with enamel damage that can affect your smile and quality of life! (more…)
How Will Veneers Change My Smile?
If you want to do something to change your smile for the better, your Northwest IN dentist can help you determine the right approach. For people who have several issues that they want to address, we can look for ways to provide the right changes while minimizing the time and effort involved, which can make cosmetic dentistry feel more accessible. An option that can benefit many people is treatment with porcelain veneers. These slender restorations will cover the front surfaces of teeth to hide wear and tear, discoloration, problems with spacing, and even concerns about tooth shape and size. (more…)
Discussing Teeth Stains With Your Dentist
It may be something that affects many people, but when teeth stains hurt your smile, you can feel embarrassed to the point of wishing you could keep your smile totally hidden from view. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can help when discoloration becomes difficult to ignore. Problems with deeper, tougher stains can require something stronger than the whitening treatments that are available at the grocery store or pharmacy. Instead of trying a store bought treatment, you can use either a take-home teeth whitening kit or an in-office treatment. Both of these options are capable of making meaningful changes to the way you look. Before we proceed with any procedure, we can evaluate you to see if you need to do something about intrinsic discoloration. (more…)
Sharing Your TMJ Symptoms With Your Dentist
Are you really telling your dentist everything they should know about the state of your oral health? Many people who struggle with TMJ disorder can miss that certain problems they have are tied to the condition of their jaw alignment and movement. Headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and facial discomfort can all be traced back to TMJ disorder. This condition refers to problems with your jaw alignment and movement, something that can lead to stiffness and uncomfortable movements as well as surrounding pains in the face, neck, and head. Your Northwest IN dentist’s office is prepared to identify signs of poor jaw health and alignment, and from there we can discuss treatment to alleviate your aches and pains! (more…)
Addressing Gingivitis At A Dental Exam
During regular dental visits, patients can expect to receive feedback about their teeth. Early warnings about dental decay lead to timely support, and the identification of wear and tear can help us recognize an issue with nightly teeth grinding that can require attention. You should know that your Northwest IN dentist will check more than just your teeth during a visit. It is important that we also look out for your gums and oral structures, as problems can affect them in ways that hurt your health and appearance. One common issue that we watch for is gingivitis. This is the first stage of a periodontal infection. When it is caught, we can provide treatment to help you avoid potential complications that threaten your smile and general health. (more…)
Does Snoring Mean I Have Sleep Apnea?
There are real reasons to worry that you might have sleep apnea. Because this problem interferes with your ability to fully rest at night, you can experience problems with your physical and mental health. If it remains untreated for an extended length of time, you can start to exhibit the alarming symptoms of sleep deprivation, robbing you of energy and focus, worsening your mood, and generally making you vulnerable to more health issues. Snoring is commonly associated with this condition; if you tend to snore while you sleep, you may worry that it points to struggles with sleep apnea. Our Northwest IN dentist’s office can help with this condition—by confirming it affects you and treating it, we can improve your quality of life and give you a better night’s rest! (more…)