All About Dental Bridges from Your Sheridan Dentist

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Do you have missing teeth that force you to hide your smile due to embarrassment? Have your surrounding teeth shifted to compensate for the missing teeth and now your smile and bite are misaligned? If so, Sheridan dentists Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon have a conservative and powerful solution for you: a dental bridge.

What is a Dental Bridge?

Much like a set of dentures or a dental implant, a dental bridge replaces a missing tooth or several missing teeth in row.
The difference between a dental bridge and a denture is that a bridge is fixed in place, meaning it functions just like a natural tooth without the chance of a loose or unstable fit. At Grinnell Street Dental, we offer two options when it comes to stabilizing your dental bridge—implant-retention and crown-retention. With an implant-retained bridge, a dental implant is placed within the socket of the missing tooth, and a lifelike dental bridge is attached. With a crown-retained dental bridge, crowns are placed on the teeth surrounding the space left by the missing tooth, and these abutment crowns hold the dental bridge in place as it truly bridges the gap between the supporting teeth. (more…)

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Treating Gum Disease with Perio Protect at Grinnell Street Dental

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At Grinnell Street Dental, Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon are dedicated to helping their patients achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums. To do this, these Sheridan comprehensive care dentists aren’t afraid to do more than the tried-and-true preventive and general dental techniques. Today, we’d like to talk about one preventive dental treatment we use to help our patients maintain healthy smiles that you might not have heard of before: Perio Protect®.

What is Perio Protect®?

Perio Protect® is a customized, comprehensive system that is designed to help patients manage biofilms, which are communities of bacteria that colonize in the spaces—also known as periodontal pockets—between the teeth and gum tissue in gum disease-infested gums. The overall goal of the Perio Protect® method is to manage oral biofilm with minimally invasive dentistry for lasting oral health. (more…)

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Achieve a Straight Smile at Grinnell Street Dental

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Today is Valentine’s Day so hopefully you’ve already come up with the perfect present for your significant other. If not, however, or if you want to show your Valentine that you love them all year round, Sheridan, Wyoming dentists Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon have the perfect gift to help your partner—or yourself—achieve a beautiful smile.

Straighten Your Smile Without the Metal

As a professional, image-conscious adult, it’s no surprise that you want a natural-looking smile that’s beautiful and gives you self-confidence. If your smile woes are based on the position of your teeth however, these same image-conscious feelings may keep you from your dream smile because you don’t want to have a mouth full of metal braces. At Grinnell Street Dental, we have an alternative to traditional metal orthodontia: Invisalign.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a revolutionary teeth straightening system that gives you the results of traditional braces without the burden and eyesore of a mouth full of metal. (more…)

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I Want a Whiter Smile. What Are My Options?

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Are your teeth dull or yellow in color? Do you have dental stains from years of drinking coffee and red wine, smoking, or the natural aging process?
If so, teeth whitening treatment can give you the bright, white smile you’re longing for and, as a result, instantly take years off of your appearance. Teeth whitening has quickly become the most popular cosmetic dental procedure and one of the most widely requested cosmetic enhancement procedures overall. Why? Because it works.

Two Options to Whiten Your Smile

At Grinnell Street Dental, we offer two very different teeth bleaching options, so you can choose the teeth whitening procedure that best fits your lifestyle needs and smile goals. These whitening treatments are at-home teeth whitening and in-office teeth whitening.
While the location of where these treatments are administered might sound like the only difference between these two teeth whitening treatments, they’re actually very different. At-home teeth whitening gives you the freedom to whiten your teeth at your own convenience in the privacy of your own home using a custom-made whitening tray and professional strength bleaching gel. (more…)

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Cosmetic Dental Bonding from Your Sheridan, WY Dentist

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Over the years, thanks to new technology and medical knowledge, cosmetic and restorative dentistry has become increasingly more complex. With countless advanced techniques and materials that are now available for Sheridan dentists Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon to makeover your smile, you have many options when it comes to your dental care. Cosmetic dental bonding is one of these options that achieves unparalleled functional and beautiful results, while remaining minimally invasive and more affordable than other dental procedures.

What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?

Using high-quality composite dental resin—a biocompatible, tooth-colored, safe and durable material—cosmetic dental bonding corrects smile imperfections, such as gaps, chips, and permanent stains.
During your bonding procedure, Dr. Coon will tint the composite resin to precisely match the color of your surrounding teeth. Then, he will apply the resin, expertly sculpt it to correct your smile flaw, as well as blend it in with your natural tooth structure and overall appearance, set your restoration with a safe, yet powerful curing light, and then shine and polish your new tooth to look 100 percent natural. (more…)

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Tooth Trouble for Teens

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You face many difficulties during your teenage years. Social struggles and body changes can alter your dental care and health. Drs. Donald, Justin, and Cody Coon can help keep your smile healthy throughout all stages of life.

Social Behaviors

Teenagers experiment with different habits in the hopes of “fitting in” or being socially accepted. Despite all the health warnings, many teens consider smoking. Smoking can cause stained teeth, bad breath, gum disease, and oral cancer. Older peers also encourage youth to experiment with alcohol, which contributes to dry mouth and bad breath. Teenagers are always focused on the coolest fashions, and oral piercings are a common fashion misconception. Tongue and lip piercings can cause oral swelling, infection, and chipped teeth. Furthermore, as their bodies change, many teenagers develop unhealthy eating patterns and eating disorders. Bulimia and other purging disorders can cause enamel erosion, stained teeth, and halitosis.

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“Where Can I Get Veneers in Sheridan, Wyoming?”

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You have probably heard about porcelain veneers in the news. Maybe you heard that a celebrity or famous person you admire got their nearly perfect smile from cosmetic dentistry. With widespread availability and financing methods, many more people are able to afford and receive procedures than ever before. Cosmetic dental procedures are for everyday people, too!

What are Veneers?

Basically, veneers are thin wafer-like coverings that fit over your teeth. They can hide a wide range of imperfections such as gaps, crowding, misalignment, and permanent stains. Many patients believe that they look and feel like real teeth.

Who are the Best Candidates for the Procedure?

Candidates for veneers have multiple problem areas with their smile they want to correct. Ultimately, it is best that our team at Grinnell Street Dental provide you with a consultation and our assessment of which cosmetic dental procedures we feel are best for you. (more…)

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So You Think You Know Mouthwash?

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In the past couple of months, we have shown you how you can use your old toothbrushes in different ways and additional ways you can use your floss as well. Today we want to ask you some questions. Did you know that you can use sugar-free mouthwash in many other ways besides cleaning your mouth? We have put together a short quiz to test your mouthwash knowledge.
 
On Your Mark, Get Set, Mouthwash.
 
1.  How can mouthwash affect your hair?

a.  Make it grow faster

b.  Treat dandruff

c.  Make your hair fall out

2.  Which of the following can mouthwash mask?

a.  Carpet stains

b.  Smoke damage

c.  Underarm smells

3.  How much mouthwash would it take to clean your toilet?

a.  ¼ cup?

b.  2 cups?

c.  An entire bottle

4.  True or False? Mouthwash used to be an antiseptic to prevent infections.

a.  True

b.  False

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Straight from the Mouths of Grinnell Street Dental Patients

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When it comes to finding a dental home for you and your family, there’s a lot to consider. Not only do you want a dentist that’s impeccably trained, skilled, and experienced, but you also want a dentist, dental team, and facility that makes you and your family feel comfortable, welcomed and cared for.  Grinnell Street Dental is the dental home of many Wyoming families, and Drs. Cody, Justin, and Donald Coon invite you to experience Grinnell Street Dental for yourself.

What People are Saying About Grinnell Street Dental

Word of mouth can go a long way when you’re choosing a dentist or dental team to invest not only your smile, but also your hard-earned money, time, and trust with. Here’s what patients are saying about Grinnell Street Dental and our dental team.
“I’ve always been self-conscious of my smile. Throughout my life, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t cover my mouth with my hand. I look at all my past pictures and see the closed mouth half-smile. Now with my ‘new smile,’ I can’t help but show everyone. It’s amazing what this has done for my life. Everyone around me keeps asking why I’m so happy all the time. I tell them I’ve always been a happy person; it’s just now that I can show it with my beautiful smile. I not only look great, but I feel great.”- Leah (more…)

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What's Wearing Out Your Smile?

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If your teeth are strong, proper oral care can usually keep them safe. However, daily wear and tear can make them weak and destroy your smile sooner. When your teeth become worn, they are more vulnerable to decay, chipping, and other dental problems. Here are the top threats that wear out your smile, and how Dr. Coon can help keep your teeth strong for a lifetime.

Brushing Habits

Yes, brushing your teeth at least twice a day is very important to keep your smile healthy. However, the way you brush can damage your grin. Brushing too aggressively can wear away the enamel on your teeth and irritate your gum tissue. Dr. Coon can show you the proper way to brush to protect your smile.

Cracks and Fractures

If you bite down on something hard such as ice or candy, it could fracture your tooth. Your teeth are strong, but they’re not made for crushing through hard objects. Many dental injuries also result from sports accidents. Hitting and falling could break a tooth, or even knock one out. If you’ve chipped your teeth, Dr. Coon can restore your smile with crowns or bonding. For athletes, Dr. Coon can design a custom-fitted mouth guard to protect your teeth from injury.

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