What Can My Dentist Do For My Cold Sore?

While it would be hard to define a “good” time to have a cold sore develop, the formation of one at this time, when the holidays are approaching, can be especially frustrating. With that said, this is a problem that can affect more than just your confidence in how you look. These sores can cause discomfort when they are present, and they can potentially become infected. To make sure that the problem is properly treated, you can talk to your Sheridan, WY dentist about laser treatment. The use of laser tools to treat cold sores can stop them from fully erupting, it can shorten your recovery time, and it can even make a reoccurrence in the same spot less likely. (more…)

The Improvements Porcelain Veneers Provide

People are motivated to talk with their dentist about cosmetic treatment for many reasons. For some, the goal will be to take on not one but several issues with their appearance. Fortunately, this can still only call for a single procedure. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can discuss the benefits to pursuing care with porcelain veneers! Through the use of these slim restorations, we can help you put an end to concerns about problems like discoloration, dental damage, embarrassing gaps or overlaps between teeth, and more. In the span of only two appointments, you can see remarkable changes to your smile, and you can count on those changes to last! (more…)

Planning Cosmetic Work On A Single Tooth

If just one flawed tooth stands between you and your smile, you should know that your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can help you fix this issue and show off a more attractive appearance after just one appointment! At our practice, we provide multiple cosmetic treatments. To change the shape, size, and color of a tooth that stands out, or to hide flaws from a dental injury, we can provide tooth bonding treatment. This is a service that does not call for the creation and placement of a permanent restoration, so this work can be conservative as well as convenient. (more…)

Let’s Talk About Dental Discomfort

While it is safe to assume that no one wants to experience dental pain, this is a problem that people do not always address promptly. Instead, they can wait in hopes that it will go away on its own. Unfortunately, this can lead to unintended consequences. In time, problems with tooth pain can lead to that tooth’s health worsening. If the trouble is more generally with jaw pain and stiffness, you can experience worsening issues with TMJ disorder that interfere with your daily life. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is here to help you if you want to talk about dental discomfort, its impact on your life, and what the right treatment might involve. (more…)

Relying On A Prosthetic Held With An Implant

Tooth loss takes a serious toll on a person’s oral health and changes their smile in ways that are difficult to hide. Fortunately, there are ways to permanently secure restorations that will take the place of missing teeth. When you have the right kind of support for your prosthetic, you can even protect yourself against problems with your jaw that can affect people over time. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is ready to meet with you and discuss the positive impact that implant dentistry can have for someone who is missing teeth. (more…)

Using A Dental Bridge To Replace A Lost Tooth

If you lose just one tooth, you can have problems with your appearance and dental health that lead to regular frustration. When you fail to address this problem, the situation can actually worsen—you are more likely to lose teeth when you already have one absence, and you can experience issues with your bite health over time. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can recommend that you receive a dental bridge to close the space left by your missing tooth. A custom restoration that we put in place can offer welcome bite support, and it can help you feel more comfortable with the way you look. (more…)

The Convenience Of Clear Aligner Treatments

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…)