You can feel confident in the health of your smile, but you may be less than thrilled with the way it looks if you have embarrassing enamel stains. Over time, these stains can worsen and become difficult to ignore, and they can prove surprisingly difficult to address. Rather than limit yourself to over the counter treatments, you can talk to your Northwest IN dentist about cosmetic dentistry. Our cosmetic services include teeth whitening treatments that help patients deal with discoloration. We can also discuss services that can address dental damage, problems with tooth shape and size, and even some concerns about misalignment. (more…)
Can I Put Pressure On My Dental Crown?
When you need to do something about an oral health problem, you may have several questions about the impact treatment might have on your well-being as well as your appearance. A custom dental crown can completely cover a vulnerable tooth to keep it safe from further harm, and it can even improve your smile. However, you may be unsure of how much you can depend on it. Will your restoration be strong enough to absorb bite pressure, or will you have to change your dental function because it is there? At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can provide custom crowns that can help you fully recover from problems. That means protecting a tooth and preserving your smile, but it also means providing valuable bite support. (more…)
Oral Hygiene And Gingivitis Risks
The work you put into caring for your smile protects you against tooth decay. When you maintain a truly effective routine, you also guard yourself against the onset of gingivitis, the first stage of a periodontal infection that can lead to worsening problems over time. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we help our patients keep their gums as well as their teeth in good shape. We can do this by providing reliable preventive care, and when necessary we can even fight an active infection by providing a scaling and root planing treatment. On your own, you can maintain a brushing and flossing routine that will stop the accumulation of bacteria at your gum line and prevent the start of an infection. (more…)
How Bonding Treatments Address Smile Flaws
It only takes one smile flaw to drag down your confidence in the way you look. Even if the issue you have is relatively mild, it can be frustrating to see how an issue with a damaged, misshapen, discolored, or otherwise flawed tooth can bring down your appearance. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can provide a conservative cosmetic procedure that is capable of changing the way you look while only making minimal changes to your tooth structure. Tooth bonding and contouring work can address several concerns at one time, making it effective at helping many people. Because there is no need to provide a custom restoration, the work can also take less time than you expect! (more…)
Resolving Problems With Nightly Teeth Grinding
Until you do something about the problem, nightly teeth grinding can continue taking a toll on your smile and oral health. Just how serious is this problem? We have the ability to grind and clench our teeth with considerable force. Someone who experiences issues with bruxism (persistent teeth grinding) each night can wear down their enamel over time. In addition to gradually hurting the shape and size of your teeth, this can lead to permanent chips and cracks! Your Northwest IN dentist is prepared to help you move on from this problem. A custom oral guard can keep your teeth safe, and it can prevent problems with strain on your jaw joints and muscles from creating more issues with your oral health. (more…)
How We Help Patients Manage TMJ Problems
If you start to experience problems with your jaw, the discomfort you feel can be difficult to ignore. The longer you wait to do something about issues like joint pain and stiffness, limited movement, or teeth grinding, the harder it can be to ignore your discomfort. Are you simply stuck with these problems? If not, how can you address them? Problems with jaw movement or alignment can occur for many reasons. Fortunately, your Northwest IN dentist can help you take on this issue by providing TMJ treatment. In addition to providing oral appliances that help correct uneven movements and joint imbalances, we can examine you to determine if restorative treatment is needed to improve your bite. (more…)
See Real Cosmetic Improvements From Veneers
What can you really gain from scheduling a cosmetic dental procedure? The idea that you might only see limited improvements can make treatment less appealing. The good news is that just one treatment can actually deliver noteworthy improvements while targeting the specific concerns that you have about the way you look. By visiting your Northwest IN dentist to plan a procedure, you can learn how porcelain veneers can help you reach your specific goals when it comes to changing your smile. Veneers are capable of taking on many different concerns, and that can lead to you showing off a smile that is brighter, more attractive, and more youthful. The durable design of your custom veneers can ensure that your improvements last for many years. (more…)
Protection Offered By Scaling And Root Planing
If you have a truly effective oral hygiene regimen that you follow, you should stay safe against gum disease as well as dental decay. While people typically understand that they need to watch out for problems with gingivitis, they may not realize just how important it is to avoid periodontal problems. In time, an infection can become harder to manage as periodontal pockets deepen and bacteria spread further under your gums. At our Northwest Indiana dental practice, we can provide helpful updates about your dental well-being, and we can provide assistance if you have any problems with gum disease. A scaling and root planing will remove the bacteria responsible for your issues. Once we tend to this issue, your tissues can recover and return to good health. (more…)
Making A Plan To Whiten Your Smile
Every time you look in the mirror, you feel at least a little disbelief at how the color of your smile has changed. Teeth stains can gradually build up over time and hurt your appearance. Even individuals who do a good job preventing cavities and gum disease may find it difficult to stop the change in the color of their enamel! At our Northwest IN dental offices, we can offer different services that help patients take on problems with the way they look. Enamel stains are a common concern, but this is something we are ready to help you address. We offer both take-home teeth whitening treatments and in-office whitening services. We can also review your alternative treatment options if discoloration is affected by a change in your tooth structure. (more…)
Using A Lifelike Filling In Cavity Treatment
Cavity treatment addresses damage to your enamel that is permanent. Unfortunately, there is not a way for you to naturally grow back tissues that are damaged by decay that requires restorative work. This does not mean that your tooth stays in a vulnerable state. With the right filling or crown, your dentist can provide lasting protection, preserve your bite function, and even help you maintain your appearance. At our Gary, IN dentist’s office, our patients can come to us for treatment when they have oral health concerns. For cavities that require dental fillings, we can provide lifelike restorations that are discreet and durable. (more…)