Our teeth are securely held in place by their roots. That stability is part of what makes it possible for us to bite and chew through tough foods for years without incidence. Unfortunately, we are not immune to tooth loss. Poor periodontal or oral health as well as physical trauma can leave someone with an… Read more »
How common is it for you to feel pain when you try to enjoy a meal or snack? Your routine biting and chewing movements should not be a source of discomfort. If they are, it could be because you have an issue with TMJ disorder. Problems with your jaw joint alignment and movement can lead… Read more »
Cavity treatments need to include the placement of fillings or crowns. With no restoration present, your tooth would be vulnerable to physical damage and infection. Fortunately, you can now count on having access to treatment that restores your appearance as well as your oral health. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help you… Read more »
If your tooth is injured, or if you have a serious cavity, you may need to trust a dental crown to restore your oral health. What does this mean for smile? How long will it take your dentist to provide a restoration that is ready to provide permanent protection? At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office,… Read more »
Losing confidence in your smile can affect how you interact socially, and it can lead to understandable concerns about your oral health. While changes often occur gradually, it just takes one unfortunate accident to leave you with a chipped tooth that makes you self-conscious. The good news is that this is a problem we can… Read more »
When you have a cavity, you need to see your dentist – if you go without treatment, the decay will worsen, and that can lead to complications that put you at risk for tooth loss. While people tend to know that dental decay is a problem to bring to their dentist, they can hesitate for… Read more »
You may feel confident that your dental prosthetic can restore your smile. However, you may be less certain that it is up to the task of preserving your bite function. Tooth loss impacts you in several unwelcome ways. You become more vulnerable to losing more teeth, you can struggle to bite and chew without discomfort,… Read more »
Even if your cavity is caught before there is any tooth pain, it will do permanent harm to your tooth structure. To address this, it is necessary for your dentist to provide a restoration that can be trusted to stay in place and provide lasting support. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we are able… Read more »
The soon you finish with treatment for a tooth that is injured or affected by decay, the sooner you can regain confidence that you can bite, chew, and smile with confidence. At other dental offices, patients who need dental crowns need to prepare for a treatment process that requires at least two appointments. Our Sheridan,… Read more »
Your ability to bite down forcefully help you chew through nutrient-rich foods that are tougher. It is also an indication of good oral health. If something stops you from comfortably biting and chewing, you should meet with your dentist to learn what is causing the trouble. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help… Read more »
