To ensure that a dental crown is comfortable, secure, and capable of staying in place to provide long-term support, it needs to be custom-made for the tooth being restored. At many dental offices, the crown itself is produced in a third party lab based on measurements taken at the practice. This arrangement prolongs the time you have to wait to have your tooth fully restored. The good news is that our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can actually make your crown in-house, which means we do not have to wait for it to arrive. Through the use of CEREC technology, we can provide dental crowns in just one appointment. In addition to making your crown the right shape and size for your tooth, we can produce the restoration so that it imitates the appearance of your healthy enamel. (more…)
3 Tips That Can Lead To Better Cavity Prevention
It seems safe to assume that no one who goes to see their dentist wants to hear that they have a cavity. Unfortunately, many routine dental visits will lead to the detection and treatment of tooth decay. While our Sheridan, WY dental office is prepared to help when our patients need restorative work because of cavities, we also offer general dental services that help reduce your risk for oral health problems. When you combine regular dental appointments with better habits at home, you become less likely to need a dental filling or dental crown at a future appointment! While cavity-related care is certainly important, we should note that patients also benefit from routine services because they can lead to the detection and treatment of other issues, like TMJ disorder. (more…)
Why Should I Rely On A Dental Implant To Hold A Restoration?
Tooth loss is not a problem to take lightly. More than just a cosmetic concern, the loss of a tooth can change your bite function, make you more vulnerable to further losses, and create long-term concerns about your oral health. The good news is that a permanent dental prosthetic can put your worries around tooth loss behind you. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we can talk with you about using a dental restoration held in place with a dental implant to replace your missing tooth. By pursuing this approach, we can give you a lasting replacement for your lost tooth, one that leads to better bite support, more confidence in your smile, and even better support for your jawbone. (more…)
How A Custom Appliance Responds To TMJ Problems
People begin to experience problems with TMJ disorder for different reasons. One patient may come to our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office for help because an injury interfered with their joint alignment and caused persistent bite problems. Another person with TMJ pains may need help with bite problems caused by poor dental alignment. While this is an issue that can have several causes, treatment will call for easing joint and muscle tension by addressing poor alignment between the joints. At our practice, we can give you a custom oral appliance that eases tension by correcting your jaw’s position. If necessary, we can discuss other services that can improve your bite function and reduce chronic tension on your joints and muscles. (more…)
Learn What Veneers Can Do To Change Your Smile
There are treatment options that are effective at restoring a number of frustrating smile flaws. As you look into cosmetic dental work for your own smile concerns, you can find that porcelain veneers are able to take on a number of potential issues that affect you. These slim restorations help patients affected by discoloration, problems with enamel damage or wear and tear, and even issues with the spacing of your teeth. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we can meet with you to discuss the value that veneers can have for you. While this treatment option is capable of helping many people, it is only one of several services that we can offer those who wish to do something to change how they look. (more…)
How Our Dental Fillings Imitate Healthy Tooth Enamel
While a cavity will do permanent damage to your tooth structure, it does not have to cause permanent problems for your smile. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we can actually recommend cavity treatment with dental fillings that imitate healthy tooth structure. The fillings we provide are metal-free; instead of using metal, we use a resin substance that can imitate the appearance of your enamel. This substance bonds directly to your tooth structure to provide long-term support and stability. If necessary, we can also restore teeth with dental crowns. Because crowns provide more support, they can be used when cavities do more damage than fillings are able to address. (more…)
Different Problems That Can Cause Dental Pain Or Sensitivity
Is it time for you to start worrying about dental pain or sensitivity? The onset of pain can be alarming, whether the problem is with general discomfort when you bite and chew or an issue with a specific tooth. If you are dealing with any kind of pain that seems to suggest you have an oral health issue, our Sheridan, WY dental office can help! When you go in for treatment, we can evaluate you to see what issue or issues might be impacting your well-being. A painful or sensitive tooth could require restorative treatment because of decay or an overlooked injury. If you have issues with biting, chewing, and/or speaking because of general pain or stiffness, we may need to provide treatment to address TMJ disorder. (more…)
Trusting Tooth Bonding Treatment To Restore An Injured Tooth
Dental injuries can hurt your appearance, they can jeopardize your oral health, and they can feel unfair. After all, a sudden injury can completely undermine your efforts to maintain a healthy and attractive smile, one that you are proud to share. Even if the injury ultimately only affects your tooth’s appearance, it can still be upsetting to find yourself with a conspicuous problem affecting your smile. Fortunately, a conservative tooth bonding procedure may be all that is necessary to make your tooth appear the way it did previously. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we can use this procedure to restore a tooth’s condition without the use of a custom restoration. This process can be completed in as little as one appointment, which means you can be closer to once again smiling confidently than you realize! (more…)
Our Practice Can Help You Deal With Multiple Cavities
By sticking to a schedule of consistent dental exams and cleanings, you stay informed about your oral health. If a problem develops between your last appointment and the next one, it can be identified and promptly treated to stop it from worsening. However, if you are not seeing a dentist on a regular basis, you may have several oral health issues develop by the time you make your next appointment! At this point, you can worry about what will need to take place in order to properly treat your smile. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we are prepared to help you as we work through multiple cavity treatments. The dental fillings and dental crowns we use for these treatments can imitate healthy tooth structure, so your work can preserve your smile. We can provide cavity care along with additional services to improve your smile and oral health by beginning a full-mouth rehabilitation plan tailored to your current needs. (more…)
Are You Tired Of Tooth Loss Affecting Your Bite Function?
Tooth loss makes it difficult to bite and chew in a way that feels natural. For someone who is just missing one tooth, the solution to this problem can seem obvious – just avoid putting pressure down at the site where your tooth was lost. Unfortunately, this change in your bite function can have an unwelcome effect on your oral health and jaw health. It can lead to a change in your joint alignment that leads to TMJ disorder, and it can cause you to unintentionally overuse your remaining teeth, making them more vulnerable to problems. Finding a comfortable way to bite can become even more difficult if you are missing multiple teeth. Your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can help you regain a confident smile and restore your bite by providing you with prosthetic dental work! (more…)
