Have you started assembling your list of resolutions for the new year? While there are many beneficial goals people select for themselves, you may want to think about how cosmetic dental work can help you satisfy a desire to show off your best smile for the new year. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Tips To Help You Enjoy A Cavity-Free Holiday Season
Some of us have longer Christmas wish lists than others, but it seems safe to guess that no one is hoping for dental health issues this season. Unfortunately, it can be harder to avoid cavities around the holidays simply because we tend to have more sweets available to us. Your family may have certain treats… Read more »
Can You Count On Your Oral Care Routine To Prevent Cavities?
When you consider how much harm an untreated cavity can do to a tooth, you can recognize the importance of a good oral hygiene routine. When decay becomes a problem, your enamel can be permanently damaged, and bacteria can eventually attack the interior of your tooth. At this point, dedicated smile care will be needed… Read more »
Better Brushing Can Help Prevent Cavities And Gum Disease
Oral bacteria can continually feed on food particles left behind on teeth, and create concerns for your dental health. Because these bacteria pose a persistent threat, you should have a consistent oral care routine in place to protect your smile! While it is not your only line of defense, brushing is an important form of… Read more »
Examining Your Smile Health During A Routine Dental Exam
Our Sheridan, WY dental practice is prepared to work on improving your smile if you have concerns about your appearance, or whenever you might need to address an oral health problem. With that said, we can do more than just take care of you when something is wrong! Our general dental services include careful teeth… Read more »
3 Reasons To Make A Serious Effort To Avoid Dental Decay
While people rarely WANT to experience tooth decay, some do relatively little to make sure the problem does not affect them. This may be due to overconfidence when it comes to their oral health routine, or simply a lack of attention. What you should know is that while expert services are available to restore your… Read more »
World Diabetes Day And The Link To Oral Health
November is National Diabetes Month in the United States and today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day. The purpose of both the month and the day is to bring awareness to Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. The dental team here in Sheridan, WY wants to take this opportunity to educate you on the… Read more »
Importance Of Routine Cleanings And Exams
You have probably heard of the recommendation by dentists to get a routine exam and cleaning at least once every six months. Do you know what makes routine preventative care so important? Tooth decay and gum disease are incredibly common chronic conditions. By regularly getting a dental exam and cleaning, you help to decrease your… Read more »
Ways To Manage Your Dental Anxiety
Most dental procedures are not particularly painful or scary, but that doesn’t stop many people from being afraid of going to the dentist. Even just the thought of making an appointment with a dentist can make many people feel stressed. Dental anxiety, nervousness, or fear can make people avoid important visits to their dentist. People with… Read more »
What's Causing My Toothache?
Toothaches are so common that most people will experience at least one throughout their lifetime. Along with the wide variety of people that get toothaches, there also a wide variety of potential causes for a toothache. Each person’s toothache can be vastly different from the next person’s. To give you relief from your aching tooth,… Read more »