When you see your dentist again, how confident are you that you will receive good news regarding the state of your oral health? If you have a consistent and thorough oral care routine in place, and take care to maintain a smile-friendly diet, you can maintain a lower risk for problems that might require professional oral health services. However, issues with your routine or diet can make you more likely to need a dental filling or dental crown the next time you are in the dentist’s chair. While it can be less than exciting to hear that you need dental work, it should be noted that putting off care and ignoring a problem can lead to worrying complications! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help patients address active problems, but we also provide preventive services at checkups to make future issues less likely. (more…)
Has Dental Sensitivity Forced You To Adjust Your Diet?
Are you currently avoiding certain foods or beverages because they cause problems for your sensitive teeth? Dental sensitivity can be more than just a nuisance – it may be a symptom letting you know that there is a problem with your smile your dentist should address. Even small modifications in your diet should be regarded as a possible warning sign that something is amiss. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office has helped people deal with different issues that can cause teeth to feel unusually sensitive or sore. Once the issue responsible for your discomfort is identified, we can discuss treatment to put dental sensitivity behind you. (more…)
Can A Broken Tooth Be Restored With A Same-Day Crown?
Breaking a tooth can be painful, but your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help you. By restoring a chipped or cracked tooth with a lifelike dental crown, we can protect you from further damage, improve your bite function, and address worrying cosmetic changes. Because our practice uses CEREC technology to produce dental crowns, we can actually have a crown made for your injured tooth in just one day! This means you spend less time worrying about your injury, and have no need to depend on a temporary crown. If the injury proves to be cosmetic only – meaning your oral health is not affected – we can discuss using cosmetic dental work for your treatment instead of a dental crown. (more…)
Issues Like Stress And Illness Can Impact Your Oral Health
Your oral health should be a daily priority, even when you are not feeling your best. When feeling under the weather, or during periods of stress, you may have a relatively difficult time focusing on practices like oral care. Unfortunately, oral bacteria are not going to give your smile a break during these times, so you still have to worry about problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can offer more than just routine dental services during exams. These visits provide opportunities to answer questions about your oral health concerns, and guidance to help you stick with smart choices to stay free of dental problems! (more…)
Is It Time To Start Using A New Toothbrush?
When did you start using your current toothbrush, and how much longer should you rely on it before picking up a replacement? As time passes, the bristles of a brush can begin to wear down from repeated uses. You should pick up a new one after three months of use. By doing so, you can continue to gain the most benefit from your daily oral care routine. Smart brushing and flossing habits are valuable to your overall oral health, but remember that this practice is one of several you should maintain if you want to avoid problems that require dental care. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can provide support through general dental health care, and we can step in to treat you if a problem does arise. (more…)
Permanent Prosthetic Restorations Can Improve Your Bite
If you have been struggling to adjust to life with an incomplete smile, you should know that a permanent dental prosthetic can help you do more than regain confidence in your appearance. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is able to provide dental restorations that match the appearance of your natural teeth, which can help you feel better about your smile. These restorations can also help you bite and chew with greater comfort, as they can be permanently secured. With dental bridges, it is possible to hold a replacement in place without oral surgery. If you prefer to have a dental implant-held restoration, you can enjoy lasting support without having to modify healthy teeth. Both of these options provide you with a secure restoration that makes biting, chewing, and speaking less complicated. (more…)
3 Symptoms Of Poor Oral Health That Can Embarrass You
If you experience problems with your oral health, you may have trouble biting and chewing, or experience notable discomfort. If you develop a tooth infection or struggle with periodontal problems, the symptoms you experience can even affect your general health! While a problem can be less severe at the beginning, there are issues you can experience that lead to feelings of embarrassment and discomfort. You may become worried about your appearance, or take pains to hide problems with bad breath, if your oral health is poor. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is able to help patients by dealing with issues that have already formed, as well as by providing consistent preventive dental care. While you are between appointments, you can protect yourself by developing and sticking to a good preventive care routine. (more…)
Can Aging Affect Your Ability To Prevent Cavities?
There may be no way to completely stop the aging process, but the right behaviors can help you slow down the impact the years can have on your health. When it comes to your oral health, the behaviors you practice now can have an impact on the appearance and condition of your teeth later in life. Good habits that protect you against gum disease and tooth decay can help you keep your teeth attractive, strong, and safe from future problems. However, if you struggle with problems that affect your dental and periodontal health, you may experience complications that hurt the quality and condition of your smile. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office offers a range of services to help patients care for their teeth. Through professional and daily dental care, you can ensure that you have an easier time avoiding cavities and other problems in the future. (more…)
How Flossing Improves Your Ability To Protect Your Smile
Are you as safe from cavities as you could be, or as you should be? The answer to this question can depend on several factors. Your brushing habits obviously matter, as well as your diet choices, and even the natural strength of your enamel. You should also remember that flossing has a role to play in preventing oral health problems. Every time you floss, you remove the remnants of food as well as oral bacteria, which can build up in the spaces between your teeth. If these areas are not being tended to regularly, your risk for tooth decay and gum disease can rise. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is here to help when problems occur, but we encourage our patients to take steps to make sure they limit their risks for oral health trouble by sticking to smart habits and behaviors. (more…)
Can Sleep Deprivation Become An Issue For Your Smile?
If you are having a hard time falling asleep at night, or if you give yourself too little time to sleep before you have to wake, you may start to experience issues with your energy levels and mood. Sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, fatigue, issues with focus, and – if the problem goes on for a continued period – it may start to affect your physical health. People who struggle with periods of sleep deprivation can sometimes have a harder time taking care of their teeth. This can be due to the way the issue affects your routine, or because of an increased consumption of caffeine. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office encourages our patients to keep up with good dental habits under all circumstances. It is important to recognize when your physical or emotional state might affect your ability to do this, and to make sure you stick with the right behaviors. (more…)
