Why are you finding it more difficult to do something as simple as move your jaw to eat or speak? Are you worried about an increase in discomfort like neck and facial pain, or about problems with more frequent headaches? At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you understand the troubles that you are dealing with. An evaluation can determine if you are struggling with TMJ disorder, a problem that occurs when a person’s jaw joints no longer move in proper alignment. Until the imbalance is corrected, it can cause you worsening discomfort that you feel throughout the day, more frequent trouble with harmful teeth grinding, and more! (more…)
Long-Term Smile Improvements From Veneers
Through cosmetic dental work, patients can safely assume they will walk away from treatment with more confidence in their smile. What you may worry about is how long that confidence will really last. Is there anything you can do to ensure that you have long-term benefits from a procedure? The different services at our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can provide long-term benefits. With that said, there are different concerns, such as the type of care you receive and your commitment to good oral hygiene, that can affect your results. Porcelain veneers are a popular treatment option, one that can help you preserve the positive changes you see. Thanks to their durable design, veneers can maintain their color, shape, and condition for many years, which means you have an easier time sustaining a smile you are eager to share with the world! (more…)
Remove A Cold Sore And Improve Your Smile
The embarrassment that you feel over the formation of a cold sore can hurt your confidence, interfere with plans, and make you afraid for the next time a sore erupts. In order to deal with this problem, you can talk to your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office about laser treatment and its effects on this problem. With lasers, we are able to destroy the bacteria that cause these sores to form. When performed in time, we can keep one from erupting, stop an infection risk, and even prevent the eruption of a new sore in that same area! (more…)
Making Significant Cosmetic Dental Changes
Through the right treatment approach, it is possible to make significant changes to a person’s smile with as little as one cosmetic procedure. What that means is that you can finally put aside concerns that you have about trouble with poor spacing, embarrassing dental discoloration, and even problems with the shape and size of teeth. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we are happy to review what treatment options are available to you. It can be surprising to find out just how much one procedure can do, as well as how many treatment options one location can offer. (more…)
Following A Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Plan
There are times when patients need to arrange several services in order to fully restore their oral health. Problems with the health of several teeth, or more issues than just dental decay, can make it necessary to detail a series of procedures. Fortunately, you can work with your Sheridan, WY dentist on properly addressing all of the troubles that you have experienced. This can mean lining up different procedures to restore teeth in poor health. It can also call for services that address jaw problems, concerns about poor teeth spacing, and tooth loss. The sooner you begin this plan, the sooner you can see the results that dramatically transform your smile! (more…)
Are You Doing Enough To Fight Plaque?
The daily work you put into caring for your smile will help you fight plaque buildup, something that will help you reduce your risk for problems with tooth decay as well as gum disease. If these deposits are left in place for too long, the resulting formation of tartar can make your oral health more difficult to manage, and it can make you more vulnerable to future issues with your smile. Simply put, you should be committed to effectively fighting plaque buildup on a daily basis. In addition to doing this, you should take advantage of the general dental services that are available to you. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide important teeth cleanings in addition to reviews that let you know if you have any active oral health problems that must be treated. (more…)
How Cosmetic Bonding Fixes Smile Flaws
The right approach to improving your smile may take less time, and less work, than you imagine. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide effective treatments for embarrassing issues with the shape, size, and color of teeth that make people embarrassed. A cosmetic bonding treatment covers up different issues without the need to place permanent restorations. By making changes through the conservative application of a composite material that forms a permanent bond with your tooth structure, we can offer lasting improvements with minimal changes. Of course, this is not your only option for cosmetic treatment—we can help you explore your options and see what approach might be the right one for you. (more…)
How Can I Remove Stubborn Enamel Stains?
As you pick up enamel stains over time, you can grow unhappy with your appearance whenever you smile and speak. Trying to fight the accumulation of stains on your own can prove frustrating, as it can be hard to find the right resources to effectively whiten your teeth. Fortunately, you do not have to feel trapped with a smile that makes you self-conscious. You can instead talk with your Sheridan, WY dentist about the benefits of professional whitening treatment. Both in-office services and the option to take home a professional whitening kit are available to you. With the right approach, you can feel stunned at how much good your procedure can do! (more…)
Protecting A Tooth After Cavity Treatment
When cavities form, they will cause permanent harm to tooth enamel. Because of this, restorative dental work has to address the damage in a way that keeps a tooth healthy as well as strong enough to provide bite support. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can both remove decayed tissues and provide protection through the placement of dental fillings and dental crowns. Each option will provide you with coverage that successfully matches your healthy enamel. They also provide the kind of stability needed to make biting and chewing comfortable. While many practices require at least two appointments to place a permanent crown, we should note that our office can complete your care in one visit thanks to the CEREC technology we use to produce these restorations. (more…)
Reasons To Consider A Same-Day Crown
There are different reasons why people need teeth restored. While cavities are a well-known cause of concern, oral health services also address damages from physical trauma, gradual wear and tear, and harm from teeth grinding. In some cases, treatment can take place to address a tooth that is naturally misshapen or undersized in ways that hurt its ability to provide adequate bite support. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide positive results through treatments with dental crowns. Our practice provides restorations that both match your tooth’s appearance and provide welcome bite support. We can even shorten the time that it takes you to see your desired results, as we have the technology to have these restorations ready after just one visit! (more…)
