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…)
What If I Need Several Dental Procedures?
If you spend more time than recommended away from the dentist’s office, you can experience several problems that require professional treatment. This can be unwelcome news – after all, your goal should be to avoid any problems that require restorative procedures! At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can take care of you if you need to work through several issues. A full-mouth rehabilitation plan can address issues with cavities or dental damage. We can also help you work through problems like TMJ disorder that impact your quality of life. Thanks to the laser technology in our office, we can even include cold sore treatment in our plans for your smile! (more…)
Committing To Better Cavity Prevention
When it comes to smile concerns, few problems are as familiar to patients as cavities. Unfortunately, that awareness does not always lead to better smile care! Many individuals will have at least one cavity in their lifetime. If you do not put the right habits into effect, you can experience several over time! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is here to help patients maintain their dental health by providing care for active cavities as well as general oral health support to make prevention easier. By taking advantage of regular dental visits and committing to good habits at home, you can better protect yourself against problems! (more…)
How Laser Treatment Addresses Cold Sores
When a cold sore forms, it can be hard to hide. It can also be hard for you to hide your embarrassment as long as it is present and impacting your appearance! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help you deal with a cold sore when one starts to erupt. Through the use of laser technology, we can shrink a sore, prevent one from fully erupting, and even stop another one from forming in that same spot! This is one of many issues where a visit to your dentist can lead to welcome benefits. (more…)
How Should I Address Dental Discoloration?
Have you become frustrated by the appearance of noticeable stains on your teeth? Is it growing difficult to accept your smile as it currently appears? At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you deal directly with these issues by recommending a cosmetic dental procedure. One obvious solution is a teeth whitening treatment, but many people can feel reluctant to ask their dentist about this service when they have access to store bought whitening kits. As you look into the problem of discoloration, you can discover that there are several reasons to bring the matter up with your dentist. A professional whitening kit can address stains that store bought products do not remove. You can also learn about intrinsic discoloration, and discover treatment options capable of addressing it. (more…)
Learn The Benefits Of Tooth Bonding
How long will dental work to restore an injured tooth take? How much care is involved when you want to change the shape or size of a tooth that looks out of place when you smile? As you start to explore your options for cosmetic treatment, you can be surprised to learn that a tooth bonding procedure offers many benefits while taking less time than you think possible! Because this treatment approach does not call for permanent restorations to be made and placed, our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can complete it in as little as one appointment. We can meet with you to discuss what tooth bonding treatment might entail to make your desired changes, and we can review your other options for care that can change the way you look! (more…)
Is A Loose Filling Bothering You?
You should be able to trust a dental filling to remain in place, even when it has to withstand the friction created when you bite and chew. When you have work done to address a cavity, the goal is to fully restore your tooth so that it remains healthy and continues to provide functional support. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can even provide restorations that imitate your enamel and prevent cosmetic issues. If you have an older filling that no longer feels as secure and stable as it should, let us know. By ignoring the problem, you can make your tooth vulnerable to new issues that will have to be addressed. The sooner we can evaluate the matter and see what can be done to protect your smile, the sooner we can put potential new oral health issues behind you! (more…)
