You can lose confidence in more than just your smile after you lose a tooth. It can quickly become apparent that your ability to bite and chew will be compromised by the absence of a tooth. If you try to bite down in the area where a smile gap is present, you can have a harder time working your way through your food, and you can potentially loosen the teeth at either side of your gap. Working to avoid that space at all times can lead to more wear and tear on your remaining teeth while also putting stress on your jaw joints and muscles. Fortunately, the right dental prosthetic can actually help you return to a natural bite function. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can talk with you about replacing a lost tooth with a dental implant-held prosthetic appliance. (more…)
How Can I Effectively Whiten My Teeth At Home?
While you may like the idea of taking care of a teeth whitening treatment at home, you can find that it is difficult to find a treatment option that delivers the results you hope to see. Whitening products that are available at your local grocery store or pharmacy can have limited benefits, which means you can be stuck with teeth that still seem dull or unattractive. In addition to providing teeth whitening treatments in our office, our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office does provide whitening kits that patients can take home and use on their own time. These kits rely on advanced whitening gels that are not available at your local store or pharmacy, so you can count on them to deliver results that are difficult for these products to match! (more…)
Let Your Dentist Know If Jaw Pain Affects Your Daily Life
If it seems like jaw pain is a problem that affects you on a daily basis, you can be understandably worried about your oral health. What you should know is that this pain may be related to problems with the alignment of your jaw, or with an excess of tension affecting your joints and muscles. These problems, when not resolved, can be attributed to TMJ disorder. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can help you put a stop to pain by finding out why this problem affects you, and by determining how to ease tension or alignment issues. A custom oral appliance can actually help reduce pressure on your jaw while also correcting its position. (more…)
Should I Talk To My Dentist About My Cold Sores?
You can feel embarrassed to let others see that you have a cold sore, and uncomfortable with the idea of talking about it. However, if you continue to try and simply hide this problem rather than look into treatment, you may miss out on beneficial care. Your Sheridan, WY dentist can actually help you deal with a cold sore. With a special soft tissue laser, we can target the sore to shrink it, shorten your time with it, and even stop future sores from occurring in the same area. You can stay informed about the general services available from your dentist when you consistently attend regular dental exams. (more…)
Am I Really Able To Receive A Same-Day Dental Crown?
A dental crown must be carefully designed in order to securely fit your tooth, avoid bothering its neighbors, and generally provide lasting protection so that you are able to bite and chew without difficulties. For many practices, the only way to provide a custom dental crown is to have one produced at a third party lab, extending the time it will ultimately take you to receive your restoration. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office relies on CEREC technology to craft dental crowns that are ready in as little as one appointment. Through this technology, we are able to digitally measure teeth, design a restoration, and produce it in our office! Once in place, your CEREC crown can restore your tooth’s health while also preserving your smile. (more…)
Embarrassed By Awkwardly Spaced Teeth? Ask About Invisalign
Teeth that are too far apart, teeth that look crowding, or teeth that appear to be recessed due to a lack of space can create frustrating cosmetic concerns. Many people who have issues with poor smile alignment can feel self-conscious about the way they appear. What you should know is that in addition to creating trouble for your smile, alignment flaws can also create trouble with your bite function, and may make it harder to avoid problems with tooth decay and gingivitis. Fortunately, these issues can often be addressed with Invisalign appliances. These aligners are made to avoid notice, and also to be easily removed. As a result, you can be delighted to find a solution for orthodontic treatment that you can easily adjust to! (more…)
What Changes To Your Smile Can Porcelain Veneers Provide?
How do you currently feel about your smile? Many people who have kept their teeth in good health can worry about the way they look because of purely cosmetic issues. This does not mean that these problems are not important. After all, any issue that undermines your confidence and makes you want to hide your smile is something you should take seriously. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we are prepared to help you deal with these issues through cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic procedures are focused on esthetic changes, and they require less work on your tooth structure to make your desired improvements. With porcelain veneers, minor changes to your tooth structure can allow us to place personalized shells that effectively hide problems with the shape, size, and condition of teeth! (more…)
Our Dental Fillings Can Avoid Detection When Placed
What will happen to your smile after you undergo treatment for a cavity? You may worry that a cavity in a conspicuous space will mean the end of your confidence in the way you look, as you imagine receiving a restoration that looks awkward and out of place. What you should know is that at our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can actually provide restorations that blend in with your surrounding enamel in order to preserve your smile. When it comes to placing dental fillings, we can use a material that matches the appearance of your surrounding tooth structure. What this does is preserve the appearance of a tooth by making sure that the filling is difficult to notice. In addition to providing cosmetic benefits, this approach helps you maintain your oral health by keeping a tooth defended against a new infection or physical damage. (more…)
The Role General Exams Play In Keeping Your Smile Healthy
What does your current approach to preventive dental care look like? How often do you floss, and how much time does it take you to brush your teeth? The right approach to daily smile care is important, as it will help you avoid cavities, gum disease, and tartar buildup. One thing you should not ask your daily regimen to do is take the place of routine dental exams! At your preventive dental visits, you receive a thorough review along with a teeth cleaning that removes harmful tartar deposits. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide consistent dental exams that keep you updated about the state of your smile. If a problem is identified, we can arrange prompt care to stop it before it grows more serious. (more…)
Bonding Treatments Make Cosmetic Work More Convenient
What is it going to take to restore a tooth that looks too small, has visible damage, or is otherwise flawed? It may surprise you to learn that problems with the shape and condition of a tooth may be treatable without the use of a permanent restoration. With a dental bonding procedure, we are able to cover up different concerns about the shape, size, or color of a tooth without resorting to the placement of a veneer or crown. Instead, a composite resin material that mimics the appearance of enamel when hardened is applied to the surface of your tooth. Your Sheridan, WY dentist will take care to apply it so that your current concerns about your smile are addressed and hidden. (more…)
