How long has it been since you last needed treatment for a cavity? Have you been fortunate enough to avoid them entirely, or do you have a filling or crown protecting at least one tooth in your smile? Whether you have struggled to prevent decay or been able to avoid cavities, you should take care to maintain daily habits that lower your risk for them. Once formed, a cavity does permanent harm to your tooth structure. While treatment at our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can address this issue without changing your smile, it is important that you do your part and keep your teeth healthy by caring for them on a daily basis, and by regularly scheduling and attending general dental exams. (more…)
Using A Filling To Restore An Unhealthy Tooth
When you make good daily oral hygiene a priority, and you take care to see your dentist for preventive care, you can keep your dental enamel strong and healthy. Unfortunately, even people who are dedicated to good habits find themselves in need of treatment for decay! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can take care of you if you find yourself in this situation. One option we have for restoring your smile will call for the placement of a custom, tooth-colored dental filling. After it has been put in place, your filling can provide support that lets you bite and chew without difficulties. You can be relieved to see that the filling is discreet enough to avoid notice, even if it is in a prominent space. (more…)
Closing A Smile Gap With A Dental Bridge
Your smile, your dental function, and your overall confidence can falter when you lose a tooth. This is a problem that people often associate with old age and poor health, making it a source of embarrassment for many who suffer from it. It can also interfere with your ability to confidently bite and chew certain foods, and may motivate you to hide your smile to avoid revealing the gap that tooth loss has left. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you take on this problem and stop letting it interfere with your quality of life! Through the placement of a permanent dental bridge, we can close your smile gap without performing oral surgery. This restoration remains secure thanks to a pair of dental crowns that we affix to teeth at either side of where your tooth was lost. (more…)
What To Expect During Cavity Treatment
At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we provide routine services that help our patients avoid troubles with dental decay. Through a combination of smart oral hygiene efforts at home and regular checkups with an oral health professional, your risk for cavities can remain low. Unfortunately, this does not mean that you have nothing to worry about! It is a good idea to know what can be done for you in the event that you do develop a cavity. We can take care of your smile by both restoring your tooth’s health and then protecting it with a lifelike restoration. Depending on the size of your cavity, we can recommend a dental filling or custom dental crown. (more…)
The Value Of Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you have already tried to whiten your smile by using a store bought treatment, but felt let down by the results, can your dentist help? Dealing with teeth stains can lead to frustration if you only try to use products that are available over the counter. A professional whitening treatment provided at our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can deliver more impressive changes and give you a smile many shades brighter than what you currently share with the world! We can give you the option of taking home a convenient whitening kit that you use at your convenience, or we can set up an appointment to whiten your smile in the office. (more…)
Protecting Your Smile On A Daily Basis
To keep up with your smile care routine, you should schedule appointments with your dentist on a semiannual basis. Unless you are told to follow something different, a checkup every six months will keep you informed about possible problems with your dental and periodontal health. Appointments also lead to protection because you receive thorough teeth cleanings that remove harmful agents from your smile. As important as these visits are, you should protect your smile by doing your part to maintain good oral health at home. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can always offer guidance if your routine has been less effective, just as we can step in and provide care when an active issue is present and calls for support. (more…)
Hiding Minor Flaws Through Tooth Bonding
The presence of a small chip or crack in your enamel, a tooth that is not quite the same color as its neighbors, and other “minor” issues can feel like a big deal when you look at your smile. While you may like the idea of treating issues like these, your concern over how the problem will be addressed may give you pause. Is there a way to discreetly fix relatively minor issues through conservative care, or will you have to undergo a more involved procedure? Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can provide exciting results through tooth bonding treatment. This procedure does not call for the use of a restoration. Instead, we will use a composite resin substance to carefully change a tooth’s shape, size, and overall appearance. (more…)
Capping A Broken Tooth With A Crown
You can have a difficult time reacting calmly after breaking a tooth. The outer layers of enamel that protect teeth can withstand considerable pressure, but this does not give us total protection against damage. If an injury affects you, prompt care can prevent complications and ensure that your smile is restored in less time. By reaching out to our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office for help, you can arrange treatment with a same-day dental crown! Because we can provide a custom restoration on short notice, we can limit the time that you have to spend waiting for your tooth to be permanently restored. (more…)
Dealing With TMJ Disorder
If you are not dealing with TMJ disorder, pain can become a daily problem that you will have to contend with. Unresolved problems with the movement of your jaw, along with mounting tension on your joints and muscles, can limit your bite movement and cause problems with headaches, facial pain, and more! The good news is that your Sheridan, WY dentist can help you put this problem behind you. By supplying you with a custom oral appliance, we can reduce tension on your jaw joints and muscles that impacts your daily life. We can also discuss services to improve your bite function if you are not able to bite and chew without causing stress. (more…)
Treatment Options With Porcelain Veneers
Are porcelain veneers used to address isolated tooth flaws, or are they intended for people who want to make big changes to the way they look. Simply put, these cosmetic restorations can actually help in both circumstances! At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide custom veneers for patients who feel that their appearance is starting to suffer because of changes in their appearance. We can also recommend placing a veneer over a specific flawed tooth in order to restore your smile. Because we provide a variety of services for issues like discoloration, dental damage, and naturally occurring problems, we can make sure you see the results you want, whether you are looking into treatment for a specific issue, or if you have broader concerns about the way you look. (more…)
