Is your smile not as bright as it used to be? This is a common, but frustrating, problem to deal with, and it can be surprisingly difficult to avoid. Even if you do a good job protecting yourself against dental decay and gum disease, you can see your smile gradually change color as you pick up particles that can stain your enamel. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can talk to you about two different options for professional teeth whitening treatment. Both of these approaches are capable of improving the way you look by removing stains that are difficult to lift with store bought products. (more…)
Responding To Concerns About Jaw Pain
There are many reasons to worry about jaw pain that affects you on a frequent basis, or seems to worsen over time. You may have an unresolved issue with tension or poor joint alignment, a problem known as TMJ disorder, which can interfere with your daily life in many unpleasant ways. Without proper treatment, this can cause you to experience more frequent headaches, difficulties with biting and chewing, and a higher risk for grinding your teeth while you sleep. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we work with patients who experience issues that could be TMJ-related. After determining what is causing your discomfort, we can recommend the appropriate treatment to restore your quality of life and preserve your dental health. (more…)
How Dental Bridges Stay Securely In Place
You may feel confident that your dental prosthetic can restore your smile. However, you may be less certain that it is up to the task of preserving your bite function. Tooth loss impacts you in several unwelcome ways. You become more vulnerable to losing more teeth, you can struggle to bite and chew without discomfort, and you can encounter real difficulties with jaw pain and stiffness due to compromised dental function. A dental bridge can effectively resolve these issues without requiring oral surgery. The bridge, once placed, will permanently close the gap in your smile left by a lost tooth, or lost teeth. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can provide a custom dental bridge that gives you relief from the effects of tooth loss. We can also speak with you about the benefits of using a dental implant to hold a restoration in position. (more…)
Exploring The Benefits Of Cosmetic Treatment
It may be no surprise to hear that people see their dentist to discuss problems with their smile. In addition to seeking an appointment to discuss possible dental problems, many will come in because they wish to talk about how they can change their appearance through cosmetic treatment. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office provides several treatment options. With as little as one procedure, we can make many beneficial changes, and that can lead to a dramatic smile improvement that you are eager to share with the world. In addition to addressing problems with the shape and size of your teeth, we can even help deal with poor spacing by recommending Invisalign treatment. (more…)
What Dental Fillings Do For Your Oral Health
Even if your cavity is caught before there is any tooth pain, it will do permanent harm to your tooth structure. To address this, it is necessary for your dentist to provide a restoration that can be trusted to stay in place and provide lasting support. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we are able to place dental fillings that imitate healthy enamel, which means we can provide cosmetic as well as structural protection. When patients keep up with good oral hygiene habits after their cavity treatment, they can count on their dental filling to remain in good condition for many years! (more…)
Treating Your Tooth With A Same-Day Crown
The soon you finish with treatment for a tooth that is injured or affected by decay, the sooner you can regain confidence that you can bite, chew, and smile with confidence. At other dental offices, patients who need dental crowns need to prepare for a treatment process that requires at least two appointments. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can actually shorten the time it takes you to have a tooth cared for thanks to our CEREC technology. We can digitally measure and design your crown, then produce a lifelike restoration that can be put in position on the day of your initial appointment! Because of this, we can resolve potentially serious oral health issues in less time and still preserve your appearance. (more…)
Porcelain Veneers And Smile Improvement
While you may be certain you want cosmetic dental work, the matter of what procedure is right for you can be less clear. This can be especially true for those who have several changes that they wish to make to the way their teeth look. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can discuss your different options for improving your smile. One approach that many people benefit from is treatment with porcelain veneers. When veneers are put in place, they can take care of a number of concerns, and can even address several issues at one time. At the end of just two appointments, you can feel thrilled at how your smile now looks brighter, more symmetrical, and more youthful! (more…)
How Cosmetic Work Restores Misshapen Teeth
You may have teeth that look misshapen because they have been worn down by years of biting and chewing. Physical injuries can also make teeth look out of place in your smile. Of course, in some cases, a problem with a tooth’s shape or size is something that occurred naturally. Even if this issue does not interfere with your oral health in a serious way, it is something that can cause embarrassment. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you take care of this issue so that it no longer makes you self-conscious. Cosmetic services are capable of changing the shape, size, and color of teeth through conservative services that take less time, and make fewer physical changes, than you anticipate.
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Solving Problems That Affect Bite Function
Your ability to bite down forcefully help you chew through nutrient-rich foods that are tougher. It is also an indication of good oral health. If something stops you from comfortably biting and chewing, you should meet with your dentist to learn what is causing the trouble. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you take care of a problem that interferes with your dental function. A problem with tooth pain can call for restorative work to address an injury or cavity. However, if your problem is with your jaw movement, it may take another approach. We can look into TMJ treatment, which reduces pressure on your joints and muscles by correcting imbalances in your joints and movements. (more…)
Our Roles In Cavity Prevention And Treatment
When it comes to preventing cavities, you obviously have a role to play. Hopefully, you are taking advantage of the services you receive at routine dental exams and cleanings so that your dentist can also do their part to care for your teeth. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is ready to help people in and around our community protect their enamel from the effects of decay. Our general services provide regular protection so that you are less likely to experience issues because of plaque and tartar buildup. Of course, we are also prepared to help you when you need work done to address a cavity that has formed since your last dental visit. (more…)
