When you need to address one or more concerns with your smile’s appearance, you usually have several cosmetic dental options to choose from. Because all treatments are custom-designed to your specific needs and preferences, the choice often comes down to which one will offer the most immediate and long-term benefits, depending on your unique concerns. Today, we examine a few of the most common benefits of cosmetic tooth bonding, which can help many patients enjoy brighter, more attractive smiles with minimal treatment. (more…)
Types Of Candy To Avoid This Easter
The New Year’s Resolutions may begin to fade away as another holiday traditionally adorned with treats comes up. With stores’ aisles full of pastels and brightly-colored candy, it can be easy to find yourself in a sugar overload. When it comes to candy or treats of any kind at any time of the year, moderation is essential. Moderation is all about balancing indulgences with healthy choices. Complete deprivation when it comes to sweets and treats can sometimes lead to a binge. Balance can help lead to overall good choices. Here is a list of some candy to avoid along with some helpful tips on how to replace them. (more…)
How Can My Chipped Tooth Be Repaired?
A chipped or a cracked tooth, especially in the front of your mouth, can put a chip in your confidence. Depending on the severity of the damage, there are a few different options to repair a chipped tooth. Chips and cracks that only affect the outward appearance of your tooth may be treated differently than damage that also affects a tooth’s function. Restoration is important because a chipped tooth can be left vulnerable to further damage or even to decay. Fixing the damage can help protect the tooth from further damage or decay. Depending on your tooth’s situation, your dentist may restore your tooth with dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or a crown. (more…)
My Dentist Can Help Me Address Cold Sores?
It is important to keep your entire mouth looking and feeling healthy, not just your teeth. Many people believe that dentists only deal with teeth, but they care about keeping your lips and gums healthy, too. Cold sores can be painful, itchy, contagious, embarrassing, and irritating to your mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. While there is not a cure for the virus, the cold sores themselves can be treated. Laser technology can be used by your dentist to stop cold sores before they erupt or to treat them after they do. Laser treatment can help you get rid of cold sores usually faster than topical ointments or creams can. (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, your dentist will first have to discover the cause of your toothache. The treatment will depend on whatever is causing the pain, as different causes have different treatments. (more…)
Different Types Of Tooth Discoloration
There are two different ways that teeth can be discolored. Dull, yellow teeth can make you feel insecure about showing off your smile. Refreshing and whitening your smile can be a fairly quick and simple way to boost your confidence in your appearance. Understanding that there are two different types of tooth discoloration can help you know the difference between how you brighten your smile. Your dentist can help you to both understand the types of stains on your teeth and help you find the best ways to deal with it. (more…)
Do You Have Chronic Bad Breath?
Everyone deals with bad breath at some point in their lives. Many people experience morning breath, while some people experience chronic bad breath that doesn’t go away easily. While bad breath can be bothersome just on its own, not being able to get rid of it can make the situation much more stressful. Usually, dealing with chronic bad breath may be a possibility with help from your dentist. If you have chronic bad breath, knowing the causes, both obvious and less obvious, can be helpful in solving the problem. (more…)
Am I Too Old To Straighten My Smile?
Many adults with a crooked smile find themselves asking, “am I too old to straighten my smile?.” Movies and television have filled our heads with the images of teenagers wearing braces and headgear, which makes many of us mistakenly believe that straightening our smiles is strictly for adolescents. While Invisalign treatment is appropriate for kids and teens, it is also appropriate for adults. Misaligned smiles and crooked teeth can be problematic for anyone of any age. (more…)
Should I Replace My Tooth With An Implant?
Losing even just one tooth can affect the way you look, eat, and even the way that you speak. A missing tooth can also leave your remaining teeth vulnerable to movement or loss. Tooth loss can lead to a loss of bone density in your jaw, which can have a negative affect on your smile’s health. Replacing a tooth with a prosthetic pontic like a crown, dentures, or bridge can improve your appearance and abilities. Replacing a tooth’s roots with a dental implant can prevent problems with your oral health.
Health Problems Caused By Tooth Loss
Some people consider replacing a lost tooth as merely a cosmetic issue. It is important to remember that replacing a tooth is also important for your oral health. Depending on where your tooth loss has occurred in your smile, the way you bite and chew your food may be impacted. Having a lost tooth can put increased wear on your remaining teeth on the other side of your mouth because you may start chewing on the opposite side. The bone of your jaw is stimulated by the roots of your teeth. When your roots are removed with the tooth, you may experience bone resorption or a loss of density in your bone. Losing bone density can weaken the jaw and endanger your remaining teeth. The lack of bone density can cause the jawbone to shift or change shape, which can even cause replacement teeth to have a shaky foundation.
What To Expect
A dental implant is a bio-compatible titanium post that is inserted directly and precisely into your jaw bone. The post will serve as an anchor for a replacement tooth pontic. The dental implant provides stimulation to the jawbone, which will help prevent the body from taking away essential minerals and causing bone density loss. The implant can also absorb pressure from biting and chewing, which can even out the wear and tear of your teeth.
Do you have a missing tooth?
Ask Dr. Coon if an implant is right for your smile. To schedule a consultation, call Grinnell Street Dental at (307) 672-7567. Located in Sheridan, WY, we also proudly serve the residents of Gillette, Billings, Miles City, and all surrounding communities.
Is Carbonated Water Okay For My Smile?
Carbonated water known as sparkling water, especially flavored sparkling water, is very popular right now. The drink has become a healthy choice for those that want to get the bubbles of soda without the additional sugar. However, it has come into question of whether or not carbonation is healthy for your smile. There have been concerns that any carbonation, including sparkling water, has a higher level of acidity. Acidity can lead to attacks on the outer layer of your teeth known as enamel, which can weaken your teeth. The important question to ask: does carbonated water have enough acidity to negatively affect your smile? According to the research currently available, sparkling water is not harmful for your teeth. (more…)
