If you want to do something about problems with the way your teeth are aligned, you should know that alternatives to metal braces are available. For people who qualify, clear aligners can actually make the work of straightening an uneven smile more conservative and convenient. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can talk to you about the advantages to choosing this service to address problems with teeth that overlap or are too far apart. If you qualify, we can also talk to you about hiding the problems with your smile alignment through other cosmetic services. (more…)
Making Preventive Dental Care A Priority
When it comes to smile care, you should think about both what you can do for yourself and what your dentist can do for you. Regular dental exams and cleanings provide valuable preventive support. At every appointment, your Sheridan, WY dentist can help you by warning you about any areas of concern, and you can undergo a teeth cleaning that makes problems less likely in the future. You should also take your oral health seriously between visits. When you care for your teeth at home, you can remove bacteria buildup and food debris before you have problems with plaque and tartar. You can also check your smile closely for signs of trouble that will have to be addressed. (more…)
Keeping A Tooth Safe With A One-Visit Crown
How much support can you really expect from a tooth that has already undergone restorative treatment? An important part of care is the placement of a permanent restoration, one that can protect you against further harm and infection, but also one that can support your healthy bite function. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can recommend treatment with a dental crown if you have a tooth that is made vulnerable by advanced dental decay or an injury. Our practice has the technology to provide a convenient one-visit crown. This technology provides custom-made restorations that safely cover and support your tooth’s health while also preserving its appearance! (more…)
Dental Bonding For A Chipped Tooth
If you have a chip in your tooth, even if it is small, can make it hard for you to maintain your confidence in your smile. The trouble with “minor” damage is that it leaves you with a permanent flaw, one that will continue to attract unwanted attention until it is treated. Fortunately, you can arrange conservative cosmetic dental work and leave this issue behind you. A dental bonding treatment is capable of hiding minor flaws while only making minimal changes to your tooth structure. The work offered by your Sheridan, WY dentist relies on a composite resin material that can be applied directly to your enamel to provide permanent improvements. (more…)
Making Teeth Whitening More Convenient
When you experience increasing discomfort over dental discoloration, you can feel eager to fit a teeth whitening treatment into your schedule. Unfortunately, some people hold off on cosmetic care because they worry that a procedure will be difficult to plan even if it is a priority. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we provide different options to make a teeth whitening treatment more convenient. If you want to see your results as soon as possible, one appointment can be all it takes to complete your cosmetic service. However, if it is easier to take care of your smile at home, you have the option of taking home a customized kit and seeing exciting results at your convenience! (more…)
Why Patients Are Excited For Veneers
When you schedule treatment to improve your smile, it can be hard not to feel some excitement. Cosmetic services are capable of taking on many different concerns about the way you look. One option for treatment involves the placement of porcelain veneers. When you plan treatment using these restorations, you can actually address multiple flaws at one time, and you can have those results in as little as two appointments. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is happy to help you deal with the problems you have with the way you look by providing personalized veneers that help you address discoloration, problems with enamel wear and tear, damage, or teeth that appear misshapen. (more…)
What Can I Do To Live Without TMJ Pain?
If you start to suffer from TMJ disorder on a daily basis, the pain can become a frustrating part of your life, one that you are eager to address. The trouble can be that you are not sure what you can do to alleviate that discomfort, at least on your own. Visiting your Sheridan, WY dentist will help you learn more about your condition, as well as how it can be treated. Through corrective care, we can alleviate the tension on your jaw joints and muscles to improve your quality of life. We can also look out for any other problems with your oral health that may contribute to this disorder. (more…)
Protecting Your Smile Around Halloween
We often think about the risks that kids have for cavities around Halloween, but they are not the only ones who need to be careful during this holiday. Let’s face it, adults can have a hard time turning down treats, too, which means you may have more sugar on a typical day in the leadup to the holiday. To protect yourself against an elevated cavity risk, be thoughtful about both your oral hygiene routine and your overall diet decisions. You should also make sure that you have your next preventive dental appointment set. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide important services to help you control your cavity risks, and we can offer timely care if a problem is identified. (more…)
Leaving Dental Care With A Lifelike Filling
A lifelike dental filling is something that you can count on to restore your smile and protect your tooth from further harm. In other words, it can put a stop to your active concerns about dental decay without making you fret over how treatment will affect your life. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide dental fillings that imitate healthy enamel. They actually bond directly with the surrounding tooth structure, so they can provide reliable support for the long term without making you vulnerable to problems. We are able to help you even if you have a more serious problem with advanced decay. In a situation like that, we can still give you results in just one appointment thanks to our CEREC dental crowns! (more…)
Fully Treating A Tooth Affected By A Cavity
If you have a cavity, prompt care is definitely a good idea. What can happen if you put off services for a tooth you know needs to be worked on by your dentist? Decay will continue to spread and do damage to your tissues. The longer you let this go on, the more permanent harm you will experience. In time, this can lead to complications, and may even put you in a situation where your tooth needs to be extracted! At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can offer support through timely care for dental decay. To complete your procedure, we will provide a custom restoration that both protects the surrounding structure and preserves your smile! (more…)
