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 »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
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 »
Tooth Decay Can Be More Harmful Than You Realize
Many people who work to protect their teeth from harm will still have at least one cavity in their lifetime. When decay becomes a problem, you should see to it that the matter is dealt with as soon as possible. Giving the cavity time to grow means letting more of your tooth structure suffer permanent… Read more »
Improve Your Smile By Restoring Worn Or Misshapen Teeth
Teeth can gradually become worn down over time, a problem that can cause your confidence in your smile to suffer. What should you do about this issue? The right treatment can depend on just how severe the issue is, and how it might have impacted your dental health. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, patients… Read more »
Are You Growing Frustrated With Dental Sensitivity?
A cold drink can be a refreshing way to fight the summer heat, but people with dental sensitivity can find the experience uncomfortable. Sensitivity issues can make it hard for people to enjoy hot and cold items, and may also affect someone’s experience with sweets. For some, sensitivity issues can make every meal, and every… Read more »
We Can Care For Your Injured Tooth With A Same-Day Crown
As a cavity worsens, the damage to your tooth can spread. Eventually, the harm will be significant enough to ensure that treatment with a dental filling is no longer an option. In a situation like this, or in one where your dentist has to address a physical injury, a dental crown will be able to… Read more »
Overlooked Oral Health Issues Can Lead To Serious Trouble
How bad can a problem with a cavity really be? If enough time passes, that cavity can lead to a painful tooth infection, which can eventually lead to further health complications as bacteria move through the roots of your affected tooth. Gum disease, like tooth decay, will worsen in time and cause alarming complications if… Read more »
How Much Protection Can A Tooth-Colored Filling Provide?
If you have a cavity, treatment will have to occur in order to stop the spread of decay destroying your enamel. The most conservative approach to treating a cavity will see your dentist put a dental filling in place. This restoration only covers the area of the cavity removed, and it can provide lasting support… Read more »
Will Cavity Treatment Hurt Your Confidence In Your Smile?
If you choose to ignore a cavity, you can count on your tooth’s health to worsen as time passes. Eventually, decay will cause an infection that causes considerable discomfort. You can also experience swelling of your gums around the tooth, or notice a change in its color. An untreated cavity will eventually damage your tooth… Read more »
What Keeps A Dental Bridge From Shifting Or Coming Loose?
A prosthetic dental appliance can give you back your complete smile, and it can help you bite and chew with greater comfort. To provide functional benefits, a restoration should be secure enough to stay stable over the years. Dental bridges are able to stay in place without the need for oral surgery, as they are… Read more »