Clean Your Teeth with a Quality Toothpaste

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Your best bet for keeping your mouth healthy between dental appointments is by having a thorough at-home dental hygiene habit that you stick to. Brushing and flossing are the cornerstones of dental hygiene. To begin, you need to use quality toothpaste.
The exact composition of different toothpastes may vary slightly, but, in general, toothpastes should include:

  • Gentle abrasives (magnesium carbonate, dehydrated silica gels, calcium carbonate, hydrated aluminum oxides, phosphate salts) to remove plaque from your teeth
  • Substances that keep the toothpaste from drying out (glycerol, sorbitol, or other “humectants”)
  • Thickeners to give the toothpaste a homogenous appearance and texture (seaweed, mineral colloids, synthetic cellulose, natural gum)
  • Flavoring agents that do not cause tooth decay (saccharine, for example)
  • Detergents to make the toothpaste foamy (sodium lauryl sarcosinate)

It is extremely important to use a toothpaste containing fluoride to keep your tooth enamel strong and to protect your teeth from decay.
Picking the perfect toothpaste out of the hundreds available at the drug store can be daunting. Luckily, there’s a “cheat” to help you out. Just look for the American Dental Association seal of approval. This symbol indicates that the manufacturer has participated in a voluntary testing program conducted by the ADA to gauge the product’s safety and effectiveness. If you see the seal on the box of toothpaste, you know that it’s safe and will do what it claims to do.
For more information about good oral hygiene or to schedule a dental exam and cleaning appointment, call Grinnell St. Dental in Sheridan, Wyoming, at (307) 672-7567.

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The Real Reason Behind 6 Month Dental Checkups

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You’ve always heard how important it is to go to the dentist every 6 months, but have you ever wondered why?
If you’ve ever avoided the dentist because your teeth are fine or because you don’t want to contribute to the dentist “gimmick,” you may be for an eye-opener.
The American Dental Association recommends that everyone over the age of one year visit the dentist for a cleaning and checkup twice a year- and with good reason.
At each of your dental exams, we check for early signs of oral health problems, some of which have been linked to other serious overall health conditions. Examples include:

  • Dental caries (cavities) is the most widespread childhood disease and contributes to a lifetime of poor oral health.
  • Oral cancer claims 8,000 American lives each year, but can be treated effectively if caught in the early stages.
  • Gum disease increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. This debilitating condition afflicts about 80% of Americans, and many don’t even know they have it.

Your dental checkups are like a scheduled preventative maintenance plan for your oral- and overall- health. These dental checkups are the best way to protect and prevent yourself from developing these very serious health problems later in life.
If you’ve gone more than six months between dental visits, call Grinnell St. Dental at (307) 672-7567 to schedule a dental exam and cleaning appointment. We make your dental health our top priority, but we can only do that if you stick to your end of the deal.

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Give Off a Stellar First Impression with a Fabulous Smile

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With the help of cosmetic dentistry, you have the option to transform your smile into one that you love and are proud to show off. While a renewed smile can boost your self confidence and encourage you to flash a big grin more often, having a beautiful smile is more beneficial to you than you may have originally thought.
Studies have shown that your smile is the first thing others notice about you, making it the basis of the first impression you give off. Your smile can say a lot about you, including the way you take care of yourself, your level of success, and how friendly you appear.
Additionally, it has been proven that people with great-looking smiles tend to be more successful than those with less visually appealing teeth. A good smile says power and skill in the workplace, and the smile owner is more likely to land “the job” and be promoted than someone with just a mediocre mouth. The same is true for your personal life. An attractive smile has been linked to finding love, a happier marriage, and a fulfilling family life.
So, what are you waiting for? At Grinnell Street Dental, we offer countless cosmetic dentistry procedures, including porcelain veneers, dental implants, metal-free fillings, bridges, bonding, Invisalign, and teeth whitening.
You have the power and the option to get the smile of your dreams in just one smile makeover procedure. Call our dental office in Sheridan, Wyoming, at (307) 672-7567 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

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Find Relief for TMJ Pain

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TMJ, short for temporomandibular joints, is a nickname for the small joints in front of each of your ears that attach your lower jaw to your skull. When working properly, these joints allow you to perform functions like opening and closing your mouth, chewing, speaking, and swallowing.
The functions of these joints have a large impact on your quality of life, but, unfortunately, TMJ disorder is a very common condition among adults. Headaches, migraines, earaches, and irritating conditions, such as a popping jaw, usually accompany TMJ disorder. If you have any of these symptoms, it’s possible that you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from TMJ disorder.
The dentists at Grinnell Street Dental are here to help you find relief through neuromuscular dentistry. The best way to define neuromuscular dentistry is by looking at its name.
Neuro relates to nerves, while muscular relates to function of the muscles. Neuromuscular dentistry is based on bringing these two aspects of the human body together with oral structures: teeth and gums. The goal of neuromuscular dentistry is to place your jaw into its optimal position for overall harmony of muscles, nerves, teeth, gums, and oral function as a whole.
This will give you relief from the TMJ pain you experience. We encourage you to call our dental office in Sheridan, Wyoming, at (307) 672-7567 to schedule consultation appointment.

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It's All in the Family

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The dentists at Grinnell Street Dental are unique. Not only are they family dentists, but they’re also a family of dentists.
We’re Dr. Coon, Dr. Coon, and Dr. Coon…seriously! Our father-and-two-son team is dedicated to giving patients of all ages quality dental care, and part of that means making sure that you’re comfortable in our dental office.
Any good relationship begins with an introduction, so allow us to introduce ourselves.
Dr. Donald Coon, also known as Papa Coon, received his dental degree from Northwestern University. He served 3 years in the U.S. Air Force and received his surgical training at Wilford Hall Medical Center. He has attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Anterior Aesthetics, Posterior Restoration, Occlusion, Soft Tissue Laser Management, and Implant Placement. He attends several continuing education classes every year to keep up with the ever-evolving dentistry techniques and technology.
Dr. Justin Coon is a 1999 graduate of Creighton University and has taken numerous courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, one of the most prestigious post-graduate teaching centers in the country. In an effort to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology, Dr. Coon is constantly updating his equipment and office atmosphere with the healthiest materials and newest techniques available. He strives to design smiles that are attractive, healthy, and comfortable for his patients.
Dr. Cody Coon is a 2002 graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry where he received the American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student award. Like his father and brother, Dr. Coon also attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Coon makes his patient’s health his top priority. He hopes to build confidence and self-esteem in his patients by designing healthy and visually appealing smiles.
To find out more about us and our practice, please call our Sheridan, Wyoming dental office at (307) 672-7567. We are dedicated to giving patients of Sheridan and surrounding communities quality general and cosmetic dental care.

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Bridging the Gap for a Brand New Smile

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The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to give you a complete, beautiful, natural-looking smile, and we take that task very seriously at Grinnell Street Dental.
A large portion of cosmetic dentistry isn’t actually cosmetic, believe it or not. Often, restorative dental procedures are all you need to get a great-looking grin that you are proud to show off. Missing teeth make a smile unattractive, but they also can cause problems with the functionality of your mouth. You may have problems with chewing and speaking, and your remaining teeth may shift to compensate for the missing teeth.
If you have one or more missing teeth in a row, we may recommend a dental bridge to bridge the gap between your teeth. A bridge is a custom device that is anchored to neighboring teeth to replace one or more missing teeth.
Before a bridge can be placed, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are usually fabricated using high-quality materials, such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain, or a fused combination of the two.
To ensure the functionality and natural appearance of your smile makeover, we will consider several factors of your bite, natural tooth structure, and physical appearance when designing your dental bridge. A dental bridge is completely secured, so you never have to worry about your replacement teeth becoming loose or misaligned.
A dental bridge can last for at least 8 years with proper care and hygiene. We recommend dental bridges for patients looking to renew their smile in an ultra-conservative way. Call our dental office in Sheridan, Wyoming, at (307) 672-7567 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Porcelain Veneers: The Smile Makeover Procedure

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Cosmetic dentistry is really amazing. With today’s modern technology, you can get a brand new, beautiful smile without any surgery in just one day. We offer a number of cosmetic dental procedures at Grinnell Street Dental, but there is one procedure that seems to be a great fit for people with all kinds of cosmetic dental needs.
This procedure is porcelain veneers, and it is often referred to as the smile makeover procedure. Porcelain veneers are the most conservative esthetic restorations available in dentistry today. If you have stained or discolored, gapped, unevenly spaced, short or stubby, or crooked teeth, porcelain veneers could give you the smile you have been dreaming of.
Veneers are thin, durable shells made from quality porcelain that adhere directly to your front teeth. A thin layer of your tooth enamel will be removed to allow your veneers to be smooth and look natural. Once placed, your veneers will immediately give you a brand new, fantastic smile.
Porcelain veneers are just as strong as natural teeth, and can last up to 20 years with proper care and hygiene. Additionally, they are stain resistant and won’t discolor, so you never have to worry about whitening your new smile.
Porcelain veneers are called the smile makeover for a reason. If you think veneers may be the answer to your smile desires, we invite you to contact Grinnell Street Dental at (307) 672-7567 in Sheridan, Wyoming to schedule an appointment.

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You Fell in Love with His Smile, So Let’s Bring it Back

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It’s a proven fact that women tend to smile more than men. In fact, some studies show that women smile up to 8 times more. While that number is more equal for men and women in similar careers, a Business Media Networks study shows that female grins greatly outnumber male smiles on social networking websites.
Why are men so hesitant to flash a big grin? Several factors, such as culture and age, have to do with to how often someone smiles, but the difference between men and women is due to a psychological factor. Believe it or not, men don’t tend to notice when they are being observed throughout the day. Women notice all the time. Hard to believe, right?
If the man in your life doesn’t smile as much as you would like, try to find out what’s holding him back. It’s possible that stress is to blame, but what if the problem is more appearance-based? Cosmetic dentistry may be the way to put a big smile on your guy’s face.
We’re the Grinnell Street Dental dentists, and we have been giving people beautiful smiles with the help of cosmetic dentistry for years.  We offer a multitude of cosmetic dental procedures, ranging from teeth whitening, to porcelain veneers, to dental implants. Depending on his smile goals, we can touch-up or completely makeover his smile.
If cosmetic dentistry is the way to go, we’d like to sit down at a consultation to discuss what your significant other wants to get out of his smile makeover. Call Grinnell Street Dental at (307) 672-7567 to make an appointment. Don’t let your guy’s smile hide out any longer!

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Smile Quiz

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Cosmetic dentistry is an amazing thing. Countless procedures exist that have the ability to give you a brand new smile that you will love.
Here at Grinnell Street Dental, we want to be your cosmetic dental care providers. We want to be here for you through every step of your smile makeover, from consultation to the final, beautiful result.
First, however, it’s necessary for you to identify what you like and dislike about your smile. This quiz will help you decide.

  1. What color best describes your teeth? Bright white, Yellowish, Gray-blue, or Brownish
  2. Which term best describes the position of your front teeth? Perfectly straight, Gapped, Crowded, or Uneven
  3. Which adjective describes the shape of your front teeth? Nice and attractive, Pointy, Uneven, or Rough-edged
  4. Which words describe the size of your teeth? Proportionate to my mouth/face, Too big, Too small, Too short, Too long
  5. How do you feel about your smile? I love it, It’s embarrassing, It’s okay, I don’t smile

This quiz is all about how you feel when you look in the mirror, so there are no correct or incorrect answers. Don’t worry if you’re not happy with your answers, though. We offer the cosmetic dental procedures that can correct the things you want to change about your smile right here in our Sheridan, Wyoming office.
Some of these procedures include:

  • Teeth whitening
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Cosmetic Bonding
  • Tooth reshaping/recontouring
  • White fillings and crowns
  • Replacement teeth

If you are ready to begin your transformation to get the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of, we encourage you to schedule a consultation appointment. At this consultation, we will discuss your dental goals and design a treatment plan specifically for you and your unique needs.
We look forward to hearing from you and embarking on the journey to your perfect smile together!

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Upgrade Old Fillings for a Metal-Free Mouth

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Have you ever noticed a bright smile, only to be distracted by black fillings in the person’s back teeth? Unfortunately, if you have traditional fillings, others have probably noticed them on you, as well.
With advanced dental technology as available as it is, there is no reason for unsightly fillings to draw attention away from your smile. Traditional, amalgam fillings are a thing of the past at Grinnell Street Dental. We only use fillings and restorations made from natural composite resin and top-of-the-line porcelain.
Cosmetically, replacing your dark, metal fillings with composite fillings is like giving new life to your smile. Composite fillings are tooth-colored, so they blend right in with your natural tooth structure. You will no longer have to worry about flashing a big, toothy grin because your restorations will be completely natural looking and unnoticeable.
There may be another reason to consider replacing your old-fashioned fillings, as well. If you had fillings placed when you were younger, it is likely that these amalgam fillings have started to deteriorate. These fillings are made from a combination of mercury, copper, zinc, silver, and a few other materials, and it has been debated that they are harmful to your health. If your fillings have deteriorated, it is possible that they have begun to leak, potentially causing further decay to the tooth underneath.
Replacing your fillings is a simple procedure. We will remove what’s left of your amalgam filling, clean the area, and place the composite filling. These fillings are as durable as natural teeth, so you will not need to worry about the filling wearing down from the normal stress and pressure your teeth endure every day.
If you’re ready to upgrade your old-fashioned fillings for a metal-free mouth, please call our office in Sheridan, Wyoming at (307) 672-7567.

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