Poor oral hygiene habits make it difficult for you to prevent problems with the buildup of plaque and tartar, and they make it hard to avoid possible issues with tooth decay and gum disease. Are you currently doing enough to keep your teeth healthy and problem-free? Many people fail to see how a lack of consistent flossing is putting them at risk for problems. When you do not floss on a regular basis, you leave the spaces between teeth vulnerable to the accumulation of harmful bacteria and food debris. In time, this can lead to problems with unsightly tartar formations as well as issues that require professional dental services. At our Sheridan, WY dentists’ office, we can provide important preventive dental services during your routine appointments, but you should make sure your daily routine is keeping you safe from trouble between visits! (more…)
Receiving A Same-Day Crown For A Vulnerable Tooth
A tooth becomes vulnerable when it is physically injured or damaged by dental decay. While it is not always necessary to restore a tooth with a dental crown, crowns serve an important role in treatment because they can support a tooth that has suffered more significant damage. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can actually make treatment with dental crowns more convenient, because we have technology that lets us produce same-day restorations! Through the use of CEREC technology, we provide custom restorations for patients after just one appointment. These crowns are designed to closely imitate healthy tooth enamel, and they will be shaped and sized to fit securely. (more…)
Picking A Teeth Whitening Procedure That Fits Your Schedule
Are you eager to show off a brighter, whiter smile but unsure of how you can fit a professional whitening procedure into your schedule? Many people feel that their only option is to pick up a teeth whitening kit from their local grocery store or pharmacy, but these whitening treatments can do less than you hope when it comes to changing how you look. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can make teeth whitening treatment more accessible by providing two different approaches to care. For those who prefer to schedule a treatment in the office, we can arrange a single-visit procedure to address teeth stains. However, if you feel that a take-home treatment is more convenient, we can provide a personalized kit that includes potent whitening agents that can lead to exciting changes! (more…)
Will A Dental Bridge Restore Confidence In Your Smile?
Your smile can look and feel so different after tooth loss that you wish to keep it hidden from view. Tooth loss can have serious consequences that should not be ignored – in addition to hurting your appearance, it can take away your ability to bite and chew comfortably. Fortunately, your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to restore your smile if you are currently bothered by a missing tooth. We can place a custom dental bridge to close a gap and resolve problems with your appearance. Dental bridges are permanent restorations, which means they are trusted to remain in place throughout the day. They are actually stable enough to make biting, chewing, and speaking easier after tooth loss! (more…)
Using Invisalign To Deal With Poor Teeth Spacing
The way your teeth are spaced affects more than just your appearance. Poor alignment can certainly be a cosmetic concern. When there are noticeable gaps between teeth, or when you have teeth that overlap in awkward ways, you can have a difficult time smiling with real confidence. What you also need to be aware of is the impact that poor spacing can have on your bite function and oral health. Straightening your teeth can help you if you struggle with TMJ disorder because of a flawed bite. When you have teeth that overlap in awkward ways, fixing the problem can help you have an easier time preventing trouble with tartar buildup in harder to reach spaces. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we provide our patients with the option of Invisalign orthodontic treatment. By using Invisalign appliances instead of metal braces to correct smile flaws, you can have a less difficult time adjusting to your treatment and feel more comfortable with your smile throughout it! (more…)
3 Smile Flaws That Veneers Can Address For You
Cosmetic dentistry can tackle many embarrassing and frustrating problems with teeth that look unattractive, or simply do not fit in with your smile. These flaws may not affect your oral health, but they can still negatively impact your confidence in ways that affect your willingness to let people see your teeth when you smile or speak. One option open to you is treatment with porcelain veneers. Veneers cap the fronts of teeth to cover up the flaws that have made a person unhappy with their appearance. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we can provide personalized veneers that look natural while covering up flaws with the shape, size, and color of teeth to give you a more attractive appearance! (more…)
3 Issues You Can Face If You Let TMJ Problems Go Untreated
If you suspect that something is wrong with your oral health, bring the matter to your Sheridan, WY dentist’s attention. When you do so, you can find out what you are up against as well as what can be done to resolve the matter. One issue that can affect many people is trouble with TMJ disorder. TMJ problems lead to chronic aches and pains, it makes you more likely to experience teeth grinding problems, and it can interfere with your bite function. After evaluating you and determining whether TMJ disorder is a problem for you, we can move forward with treatment to ease tension and problems with poor joint alignment to improve your quality of life! We often recommend the use of a custom guard to resolve alignment and tension issues. In some cases, better bite movement can be a solution, something we can help with by recommending restorative work or even treatment with Invisalign to improve your bite alignment. (more…)
Smart Tips For People Who Want To Avoid Tartar Buildup
The accumulation of tartar is a problem because it leaves you with concentrations of oral bacteria that you cannot remove on your own. Until you undergo your next professional teeth cleaning, any buildup of tartar on your teeth can continue to make you vulnerable to problems like tooth decay and gum disease. The good news is that teeth cleanings are a part of the regular preventive services offered during dental checkups. With that said, you should do your part to prevent tartar buildup so that you are less likely to need treatment for cavities or help with gum disease at your next appointment. In addition to caring for you during a checkup, your Sheridan, WY dentist is happy to discuss routine changes that better protect you against tartar accumulation. (more…)
Can Tooth Bonding Put Your Smile Concerns Behind You?
Through cosmetic dentistry, our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office has helped many people gain confidence in their appearance. The right procedure can help you by making your smile brighter, by covering up dental damage, or by resolving issues with tooth shape or size that may make you self-conscious. What might surprise you is that a conservative tooth bonding treatment, which can be completed in as little as one visit, can be all that it takes to put all of your concerns behind you! Cosmetic bonding treatment uses a composite resin substance to hide visible flaws. When we move forward with this procedure, we can make meaningful changes without fewer modifications to tooth structure and with no need for permanent restorations! (more…)
Treatment Options For A Patient With A Cracked Tooth
If you crack your tooth, you should make its treatment your priority. Even if the damage does not seem significant at first, it can grow worse in time if it does not receive the proper care. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help whenever a patient comes to us about dental damage. We can evaluate the tooth before recommending treatment in order to see how much work is really needed. Less serious cracks may be treatable with cosmetic dentistry. However, if the problem is more serious, we can recommend restorative dental work to prevent complications. Our practice can promptly restore a more serious injury by providing a same-day dental crown. (more…)
