Your smile is a big part of who you are. Every time that you leave the house, you depend on it to make a great impression on those you come across. Whether they’re your close friends or new acquaintances, they notice your smile, and if yours is not where you want it to be, it… Read more »
As you start to prepare for this year’s holiday season, take the time to think about your smile. For some people, the idea of smiling in photos next to their family can bring real anxiety this time of the year due to cosmetic dental issues. But if enamel stains have you down, talking with your… Read more »
This time of the year, it’s time to get ready. That means getting ready for any trips you have planned for the holidays, and also, making a plan for your oral health. For most forms of dental insurance, benefits expire at the end of the year, and if you put off your treatment, you could… Read more »
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or oral herpes (HSV-1), are a form of viral infection. This is a very common problem that around half of all US adults will have, but it can cause discomfort and self-consciousness. At Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY, we have an efficient treatment that can target the… Read more »
Metal-free dental fillings make the treatment of oral health problems easier to arrange and undergo. After all, you no longer have to worry that your procedure will leave you with an unwelcome change to your smile. You can also have more dependable support from a restoration, as the material actually bonds to your enamel for… Read more »
You may not think of it as a problem for your dentist, but you can certainly consider a cold sore a problem. When these sores flare up, they can cause you discomfort and make you self-conscious about your appearance. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you take on this problem with the… Read more »
Is it really possible to receive a dental crown that is ready in one appointment AND a good visual match for your smile? It is important that a crown be the right shape and size to fit over your tooth. A restoration that fits poorly can be uncomfortable, it can cause problems for neighboring teeth,… Read more »
The way you feel about your smile today may not line up with how you felt about it in the past. This is because a person’s appearance can gradually change over time as wear and tear, teeth stains, and other issues alter the look of their teeth. If you have started to grow dissatisfied with… Read more »
Whether you have experienced problems with cavity in the past or not, it can be a good idea to reevaluate your approach to preventive care. By doing so, you can identify mistakes or shortcomings that can lead to real consequences later. One mistake patients sometimes make is assuming that more forceful brushing will help them… Read more »
Cold sores, also referred to as fever blisters, are a problem that all of us have to deal with at some point in our lives. They occur whenever the herpes simplex virus enters a break in the skin around the mouth, causing blisters to form. They can spread several different ways including infected fluid on… Read more »
