When it comes to treating your smile, it’s important to understand the specifics of your treatment and, more importantly, the reason why you need it. The more you know about your dental health, the more prepared you’ll be to care for your restoration and ensure its success. If your dental treatment includes tooth extraction, then understanding the need to remove your tooth can be even more important. Tooth extraction is usually recommended only in severe cases of tooth trouble. Knowing this means you’ll be more inclined to take the recommendation seriously and extract the tooth as soon as possible. (more…)
How Can You Tell if Your Tooth Needs Root Canal Treatment?
Typically, the good thing about tooth decay is that it can often be treated with a minimally invasive procedure, such as filling the cavity that it’s caused. However, more severe cases of tooth decay require a more involved solution, such as root canal treatment, to address the more invasive nature of the problem. Today, we take a look at what severe tooth decay means, the signs that root canal treatment may be necessary, and how the treatment can save your tooth from more serious problems. (more…)
Things that Could Be the Result of a TMJ Disorder
The symptoms that can sometimes develop from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder aren’t always obviously connected to your jaw health. Though the condition directly impacts the health and function of your jaw joints, the results of it can include discomfort in areas throughout your head, neck, face, shoulders, and more. Today, we explore a few of the things that could be the result of a TMJ disorder, and that might warn you of the dysfunction if you don’t already know you have it. (more…)
How to Successfully Address a Bruxism Problem
Bruxism, which describes a subconscious habit of grinding your teeth together, can be problematic for several different reasons. Yet, the problems become even more serious the longer it takes to address the condition, and the specific treatments necessary to recover from it can become more extensive. Today, we examine how to successfully address a bruxism problem early, and why it’s important to ensure that the problem doesn’t continue to impact your tooth structure and oral health. (more…)
What Makes Invisalign® Different?
The appearance of crooked teeth can sometimes be significant, but for some people, it’s barely noticeable. Because of this, many people may not consider their tooth misalignment something serious to worry about, or something that could substantially impact their long-term oral health. However, tooth misalignment can become a serious problem when it’s ignored, which is why many patients benefit greatly from the use of more discreet and comfortable Invisalign® clear aligners. The biggest difference between Invisalign® and traditional braces is their more discreet appearance, though other benefits include the more convenient and comfortable way in which they enhance your orthodontic treatment. (more…)
Gum Disease Compounds Over Time
When you think about your own oral health, you probably focus on your teeth. These are the centerpieces of your smile. Great looking teeth are important when it comes to your confidence and your overall oral health, but you can’t forget about your gums. Common gum disease is known as “gingivitis,” but this is actually only the first stage in a progressive oral health condition. If you develop gingivitis, you need to treat it quickly before it compounds. Eventually, inflamed gums can lead to complex oral health conditions like tooth loss and the deterioration of your jawbone. (more…)
How Dental Crowns Preserve Teeth
While your teeth are incredibly tough and durable, they’re not immune to wear. The hard outer layer of your tooth is called the “enamel.” This enamel is a mineral structure designed to prevent physical and biological wear. However, if you don’t clean your teeth regularly, bacteria can start to build and break down that enamel. This is how a cavity forms. If you don’t treat a cavity in time, the infection can spread deeper inside your teeth. Eventually, the damage will become so severe that a filling can’t protect your tooth. In these cases, a dental crown may be able to preserve your tooth instead. (more…)
The Major Benefits of Children’s Dentistry
Many first-time parents often wonder at what point they should begin focusing on their child’s oral health. Your child’s teeth need attention and care from the moment they first erupt. Now, caring for that first tiny tooth may be pretty simple compared to trying to brush a full set of teeth twice a day, but it’s important that you give that tooth the attention it needs. As your child grows, they will learn to care for their own teeth. The habits you establish with them early on can impact the way they view oral health throughout their lifetime. That’s why it’s also important to find a good dentist for your child as well. Here are the major benefits of children’s dentistry. (more…)
Dealing With Dental Anxiety Effectively
Dental anxiety is a very real issue for many patients. If you’re someone who doesn’t have any problems scheduling and attending dentist appointments on a regular basis, that’s great! For some though, visiting the dentist is an obstacle. Dental anxiety often stems from a bad childhood experience with the dentist. The wrong care provider and the wrong care environment can cause trips to the dentist to feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. If you’re trying to deal with your dental anxiety, dental sedation may provide an effective method. (more…)
Reinvigorate Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
Confidence in your smile is an underrated trait, but it can have a real impact on your day-to-day life. If you feel embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth, you may hide them in social settings and be less likely to smile. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your smile. By making small adjustments to the surfaces of individual teeth, the alignment of your teeth collectively, and the shade of your teeth, your dentist can improve and reinvigorate your smile. Here are some of the most common cosmetic procedures that can give you confidence in your smile. (more…)
