Can you simply work around problems with jaw pain or stiffness? Choosing to adjust your bite function, or the way you speak, in order to avoid discomfort can make you more comfortable for a time, but it fails to address the cause of your troubles. In time, that compromised jaw movement can end up causing… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
3 Things That Patients Ought To Know About Cavity Treatment
What should you expect from a cavity treatment? Is the process going to affect your ability to put bite pressure on your tooth? Will your smile be changed by your restoration? These fears can make people reluctant to see their dentist even if they know that something is wrong. You should recognize that if a… Read more »
Am I Really Able To Receive A Same-Day Dental Crown?
A dental crown must be carefully designed in order to securely fit your tooth, avoid bothering its neighbors, and generally provide lasting protection so that you are able to bite and chew without difficulties. For many practices, the only way to provide a custom dental crown is to have one produced at a third party… Read more »
Our Dental Fillings Can Avoid Detection When Placed
What will happen to your smile after you undergo treatment for a cavity? You may worry that a cavity in a conspicuous space will mean the end of your confidence in the way you look, as you imagine receiving a restoration that looks awkward and out of place. What you should know is that at… Read more »
Can The Right Treatment Improve Your Asymmetrical Smile?
Even if an asymmetrical smile is not unhealthy, it can make a person feel self-conscious. All it takes is one uneven tooth, or one untreated issue with cosmetic damage, to through off your appearance and make your smile seem uneven. Because difference issues like physical trauma, naturally occurring flaws with tooth shape and size, and… Read more »
Make Plans To Regain Your Full Smile After Tooth Loss
It can be hard to avoid feelings of discomfort when you experience tooth loss. In fact, you may find yourself struggling with unhappiness over the way you look while also experiencing the physical discomfort that people can endure when their smile is incomplete. Fortunately, the right prosthetic dental work can give you back your full… Read more »
Can Dental Decay Cause Permanent Issues For Your Smile?
If dental decay turns into a cavity, the damage to your enamel will be permanent. The amount of harm that ultimately occurs will depend on how soon a cavity is treated after it forms. Smaller amounts of decay can be addressed with a dental filling, while larger cavities can require dental crowns. While your enamel… Read more »
Say Something To Your Dentist If You Develop A Toothache
Are you able to bite, chew, and speak comfortably, or is an aching tooth starting to affect your daily life? Toothaches can be difficult to ignore. While a brief problem with pain or sensitivity could be sinus-related, a lingering toothache is certainly a cause for alarm! At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, patients who have… Read more »
We Can Work With You To Resolve Several Smile Problems
While some people only have to worry about maintaining a smile that is already healthy, others may need help to recover from problems that have impacted their dental well-being. If you are someone with several oral health issues, you may be ready to discuss your options for restorative dental work as well as what cosmetic… Read more »
Restoring A Smile Hurt By Chipped Or Worn Teeth
A smile that used to fill you with confidence now makes you feel self-conscious. Through the years, changes in your dental health and the accumulation of teeth stains can affect your comfort level with your appearance. Many people also grow self-conscious because they develop problems with wear and tear that affect their appearance. Small chips… Read more »