How can you tell when you need to make changes to your current approach to oral hygiene? One obvious warning sign is a recent problem with tooth decay or gum disease. However, that is not the only warning that you can receive when you stay consistent with oral health exams. In the course of cleaning… Read more »
If a “small” problem affects your smile, it can be hard to feel at ease with your appearance. Unfortunately, the presence of a flaw that affects a tooth can cause real disruption to your overall appearance, as our smiles tend to be among our most prominent features. Does this mean that the only way you… Read more »
As long as you feel self-conscious about the color of your smile, it can be difficult to find the confidence to show it off in pictures or social gatherings. Even if your teeth are healthy, problems with accumulated enamel stains can make them look less attractive, and they can create the impression of poor oral… Read more »
There is an unfortunate truth about cavities—once you have one, your tooth will experience permanent damage. The harm that occurs is limited when you seek treatment in time, but the cavity’s effect on your enamel is not something you recover from through natural healing. To keep your tooth safe and prevent complications, it is necessary… Read more »
In times where cavities require more support than fillings are meant to provide, or dental injuries require more than just cosmetic care, our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office will rely on dental crowns to provide lasting care. While it may not be hard to find a dental office that is prepared to restore your tooth with… Read more »
If you have a history of problems with cold sores, you can be aware of just how intrusive they are, but you can find it difficult to adjust to their impact on your life. Their development can be uncomfortable as well as embarrassing, and one that becomes infected can create real concern over your well-being…. Read more »
Are you practicing the right behaviors to keep yourself safe from oral health threats like tooth decay and gum disease? One way to protect yourself is to set up regular preventive dental appointments. When you do so, you ensure that you will have regular feedback from your dentist, which includes early warnings about trouble with… Read more »
Is it time for you to worry about the persistent feeling of pain or sensitivity in your jaw? The longer this problem goes on, the more concerned you can feel about what it says about your oral health. You can also find that your pain is worsening, and that it is accompanied by joint stiffness,… Read more »
As long as your teeth appear to be awkwardly spaced, you can have a difficult time feeling truly comfortable with your appearance. Difficulties with smile spacing can be addressed with a surprisingly conservative approach to orthodontic work. Rather than spend an extended length of time with metal braces, our Sheridan, WY dental practice can recommend… Read more »
Your smile can certainly stand out among your features, but unfortunately, flaws that affect it can stand out, too. Does this mean that you simply have to accept that people will notice the problems you have with the shape, size, and color of your teeth? While they may draw unwanted attention today, they do not… Read more »
