Is it really possible to receive a dental crown that is ready in one appointment AND a good visual match for your smile? It is important that a crown be the right shape and size to fit over your tooth. A restoration that fits poorly can be uncomfortable, it can cause problems for neighboring teeth, and it can be harder to keep in place. Because of this, custom crowns are provided when patients have dental issues to address. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we use technology in the office to carefully measure teeth, create digital models of custom restorations, then produce them in our milling machine! In addition to making crowns that are the right shape and size, this technology produces restorations that are made with ceramic material that can actually imitate the color and texture of your healthy tooth enamel. (more…)
Do You Feel That Your Smile Should Be Whiter?
Do you hesitate before smiling because you are embarrassed to reveal stained teeth in pictures? Do you feel frustrated by the gradual change in the color of your enamel, or worry that discoloration is a sign that you have poor oral health? Unfortunately, even people who successfully prevent difficulties with dental decay can struggle to keep stains from gathering on their teeth. The good news is that there is something you can do to make your smile look brighter and healthier. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office actually provides two different options for teeth whitening treatment. In addition to whitening patients’ smiles at our practice, we provide take-home kits that let people fight accumulated stains from the comfort of their home! (more…)
3 Things To Expect From Cavity Treatment At Our Office
What should you expect from treatment to restore a tooth affected by decay? At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, there are a few aspects of restorative care that you can look forward to. We are committed to providing services that ensure patients are confident in their smile as well as their ability to bite and chew. When possible, we will use conservative dental fillings during treatment. Fillings only take up a limited amount of space, and they leave surrounding enamel unchanged. When it is necessary to do so, we will place a custom dental crown on a tooth. While crowns demand more changes to your tooth structure, they provide lasting protection and ensure that the tooth remains in place, even if you had issues with an injury or larger cavity. (more…)
How Porcelain Veneers Multitask for your Smile
Sometimes it is a good thing to concentrate on a single task, and perform it to completion. However, multitasking done properly can have some pretty great benefits, and when it comes to improving your smile in Sheridan WY, porcelain veneers can handle a surprising number of tasks. Because porcelain veneers cover the complete front of the tooth, they can improve a number of cosmetic dental issues, all at the same time. If your smile has more than one noticeable issue, you may find this single cosmetic service is the answer to them all. (more…)
Why Have I Been Struggling To Prevent Cavities?
Cavity prevention helps you do more than just avoid treatment at the dentist’s office. Better care for your smile will protect you from permanent enamel damage, lower your risk for infection, and generally help you preserve your health and appearance. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we provide regular preventive services to help patients avoid oral health problems like decay. We are also prepared to help if you do experience cavity troubles. When necessary, we can restore a problem tooth with a custom dental filling or dental crown. Both of these restorations are able to protect teeth while preserving the way that they look. (more…)
Make Plans To Learn How Implant Dentistry Can Help You
The changes to your smile and dental function that occur after tooth loss can be difficult to ignore. Until you address the gap in your smile, it can be difficult to feel good about your appearance, and you can be forced to adjust your bite function in ways that are uncomfortable. Fortunately, the right dental prosthetic can give you back your confidence in both your appearance and dental function! To find out how you can address the changes brought on by tooth loss, talk to your Sheridan, WY dentist about prosthetic dental work with dental implants. With implant-held restorations, you can improve your appearance while also filling in a space between teeth that has interfered with your bite function. (more…)
Using A Veneer To Restore A Damaged Or Misshapen Tooth
If one tooth stands out in your smile because of its shape or size, or because it is damaged, your confidence in your appearance can plummet. Through cosmetic dental work at our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, that single flawed tooth can be restored to ensure that it no longer draws unwanted attention. One thing we can do for a flawed tooth is cap it with a porcelain veneer. Veneers are thin, wafer-like restorations that cover the fronts of teeth. These shells require less preparatory work than treatment with dental crowns, and cover less space, but they can still make significant improvements to the way you look. (more…)
TMJ Treatment Can Put Teeth Grinding Issues Behind You!
When you discuss problems with TMJ disorder with your Sheridan, WY dentist, you can begin plans to treat issues with your jaw alignment and movement that have created several issues with discomfort. Those issues can include jaw stiffness and pain, headaches, and even difficulties with eating and speaking. This can also lead to relief from persistent teeth grinding problems. When people do not act in time to address teeth grinding, or bruxism, they can experience serious damage to their enamel. This can make cosmetic dental work necessary, or even call for the placement of dental crowns on damaged teeth! The sooner you act to resolve problems with your jaw, the sooner you can leave these problems behind you and enjoy days spent without familiar facial aches and pains! (more…)
Committing To Better Oral Health For The New Year
Did you have dental problems this year? Cavities and gum disease are common issues that many will experience, but a smart approach to oral hygiene can lower your risk and help you put these problems behind you in 2021! Relatively small changes to your daily routine can help you keep plaque and tartar from forming, and committing to regular dental exams will further support your smile. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office provides a variety of important services for our patients. In addition to dealing with oral health problems that arise, we can deliver care during your semiannual routine visits! We can also help you feel better about your smile in 2021 by providing cosmetic dental work to address flaws that make you self-conscious. (more…)
3 Treatments That Can Restore A Chipped Tooth’s Appearance
Until it is restored, your chipped tooth can cause problems for your appearance as well as your bite function. Even minor chipping is a valid concern. Unfortunately, because our enamel cannot simply repair this damage, it will be permanent without treatment. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we provide multiple treatment options for those who need to address this and other forms of damage. It is often possible to take care of a chipped tooth with a conservative cosmetic procedure. If necessary, we can provide more protection by putting a custom dental crown in place. Our office has CEREC technology on hand, so we can have a dental crown ready for your tooth after just one visit! (more…)
