Toothaches can be a symptom of many different causes, but often, it indicates the presence of tooth decay (the disease that leads to cavity development). Because decay progresses the longer it is left untreated, the pain in your tooth will also grow worse. Fortunately, if you seek treatment in time, your dentist can likely treat your cavity and relieve your toothache with a tooth-colored filling. By eliminating the tooth infection, restoring your tooth, and sealing off its sensitive structure, a filling can help you find permanent relief from the discomfort related to cavities. (more…)
Want a Better Smile? Ask Your Dentist About Porcelain Veneers
Improving your smile’s appearance may mean little more than brightening your teeth with teeth-whitening, or it may mean having to alter the size and shape of one or more teeth. While cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of solutions for different concerns, some patients can enjoy complete smile makeovers with just a single procedure—porcelain veneers. If you want a better looking smile but have several cosmetic issues to address, then ask your dentist if you can benefit from one or more porcelain veneers. (more…)
How Invisalign® Straightens Smiles without Braces
When your teeth are not perfectly aligned, the crooked appearance of your smile can affect your level of self-confidence. It can also affect how well your bite functions by throwing off its symmetry. To improve your appearance and optimize your bite’s ability to function properly, your dentist may recommend orthodontic treatment. However, for patients who want to avoid having to wear metal braces, we often suggest Invisalign® clear aligners, which do not require traditional brackets and wires. If you qualify, Invisalign® may be able to straighten your smile without braces, but with equally effective and satisfying results. (more…)
Why You Snore, and How to Stop
Snoring is a mystery to many people. It can affect your relationship with your sleeping partner, who may eventually grow exhausted with losing sleep to the noise, and it might affect your own quality of sleep in the long-run. Yet, many people mistake snoring as a normal part of their sleeping pattern, especially if they’ve tried unsuccessfully to stop. If nasal strips, sinus-clearing products, and other home remedies fail to help you stop snoring, then you might find relief with a careful examination and custom appliance from your dentist. (more…)
Is There a Sure Way to Relieve Jaw Pain?
Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, are the two small joints located just in front of each ear that connect your lower jaw (mandible) to your temporal bones. They are also the joints upon which your jaw opens, closes, and moves around. Like your teeth and gums, your TMJs can often be subject to excessive wear, damage, and/or misalignment, which can have resounding consequences for your dental health. Today, we explain a few ways you can relieve chronic jaw pain resulting from TMJ disorder. (more…)
Got Questions About Your Smile? It’s Time to See Your Dentist
Wondering if you are really doing all you can and should be, to help prevent cavities and other pesky dental problems? Ever wondered how you are supposed to know if you could already be struggling with an issue like a dental cavity? If you have pressing questions about preventive care, or other general dental issues, don’t hesitate to talk to your local dentist. “Knowledge is power,” as they adage goes, and when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, that is certainly the case! (more…)
So You Think You’ve Got a Dental Cavity?
Do you worry that you might have already developed a dental carie, or cavity as they are most commonly called? Cavities are largely preventable, and yet they are incredibly common. Some reports indicate that nearly 90 percent of the adults in America will suffer from them, and nearly 1/3 of school-aged children are likely to suffer from cavities, as well. The good news is that if you are diagnosed with a dental cavity, it doesn’t have to mean the end of your smile or comfort, as you know it. A modern dental restoration can likely help you chew more comfortably and smile more confidently following treatment. (more…)
Does Your Family Need Periodontal Care?
Most people think about their teeth when they think about beautiful and healthy smiles. That’s because teeth are the most visible part of one’s smile. Unfortunately, this means that many families overlook their gums when it comes to caring for their smiles. This can lead to a wide range of dental problems, from cavities to gum disease. Fortunately, your family can help to protect your whole smiles by simply taking proper preventive care of both your teeth and your gums! It might even be simpler than you think. (more…)
Can a Cosmetic Dentist Help You Achieve Your Dream Smile?
When you head out with friends, do you ever find yourself wanting to hide your smile, because of its many imperfections? Do you shy away from photo ops, as well, because you simply dislike showing your teeth? If so, don’t keep settling for smile imperfections, and the lack of confidence it can cause. Instead, talk to your cosmetic dentist about how professional cosmetic treatment could likely help to leave you with a beautiful smile, you’ll actually feel excited to show off. Your smile is one of the most valuable assets you possess, after all. Make sure it is inspiring confidence, the way it should. (more…)
Expecting a Baby? You Likely Need to See Your Dentist
As an expectant mom, your schedule may already be quite full with visits to doctors, baby showers, and other preparations to bring home your bundle of joy. But did you know there are compelling reasons to squeeze in a dental visit, as well? Some moms-to-be think that pregnancy is not a safe time to seek dental care. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous misunderstanding. Actually, pregnancy hormones – any major fluctuations in hormones, actually – can cause increased inflammation and irritation of the gum tissue, which can lead to gingivitis, the first stage of a chronic condition called gum disease. To help protect your smile, a dental checkup and cleaning is very likely in order. (more…)
