When daily oral hygiene efforts are combined with regular dental checkups, you can do an effective job protecting yourself against problems with tooth decay. Unfortunately, once a cavity has formed, some form of restorative dental work will be required. If you are concerned about the way your treatment might make you look, talk to our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office about receiving a tooth-colored dental filling. A filling made from composite resin can bond directly to your enamel, and match its color and texture. When this approach to restorative dental care is taken, we can make sure that your tooth is protected while also preserving the way you look. (more…)
Completing A Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Plan At One Location
If you have serious concerns about the health and appearance of your smile, you may fear what your dentist might have to say about treatment. Individuals who have issues like tooth loss, dental decay, and problems with their bite may fear that because they have a range of concerns, they will have to make appointments at multiple practices to enjoy results. Fortunately, our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is able to take on a variety of concerns for you! We can arrange to provide a full-mouth rehabilitation plan for you that addresses your different issues with your smile and oral health. By working out a proper series of procedures to help you, we can give you a renewed confidence in both your appearance and oral health. (more…)
3 Issues That Can Negatively Affect Your Bite Function
Is the way you move your jaw when biting and chewing actually important? People sometimes fail to realize just how much harm a flawed bite can ultimately cause. You can experience issues with excess wear and tear on certain teeth, suffer from chronic headaches and other pains, or even find it difficult to move your jaw over time because of problems with your bite function. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help you address the problem in order to address your increased risk for oral health problems, and to help you relieve dental pain. Before moving forward with a particular procedure, we can take a careful look to determine why you have struggled with your jaw function, so that the true cause of the problem is addressed. (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Offer Solutions For Crooked Teeth
When you have problems with crooked teeth, it can be hard to focus on the positive qualities of your smile as you fret over the way gaps and overlaps affect the way you look. People often assume that if they want to make changes to the alignment of their teeth, they will only be able to qualify for orthodontic treatment with metal braces. What you should know is that our Sheridan, WY dental office is able to help many people with Invisalign appliances. Invisalign can help gradually move teeth into their proper positions without requiring you to wear any conspicuous appliances. What you use instead are a series of clear appliances that have been custom-made to carefully shift your teeth. This is one of many treatments we provide that are able to improve your smile. (more…)
Planning Cosmetic Care That Can Offer Long-Term Value
If you have an interest in making your smile whiter, or if you want to restore your appearance by taking care of chips and cracks, it seems reasonable that you would want to enjoy those results for the long term. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we are ready to help you make the changes you most want to see with your smile, and we can work with you to help you show off remarkable cosmetic improvements. While our approach involves finding the most conservative means of making all of your desired changes, we also want your improvements to last. In addition to offering services that can have lasting benefits, we can make recommendations that help you keep your teeth looking bright and healthy! (more…)
Can Tooth Decay Cause Long-Term Problems For My Tooth?
Because tooth decay does irreversible damage to enamel, it is reasonable to worry that you may experience long-term consequences from a cavity. What you should know is that when a problem is addressed in time, the effects of decay can be minimized, which means restoring your dental health can require less work. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, you can have a problem with tooth decay addressed with a composite resin dental filling. This modern filling can imitate your tooth structure, and even serve as a good match for the color of your surrounding teeth. In the event that you have a more advanced cavity that requires treatment, we can make sure you enjoy care that delivers lasting support. (more…)
Want To Show Off Your Best Smile In 2020? We Can Help!
Have you started assembling your list of resolutions for the new year? While there are many beneficial goals people select for themselves, you may want to think about how cosmetic dental work can help you satisfy a desire to show off your best smile for the new year. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we offer several treatments that can give people the opportunity to show off brighter, straighter, and overall more attractive teeth. You can also find that with the right procedure, you can see remarkable results in less time than you might think possible. Because of this, you can have plenty of time to start enjoying and showing off your better smile in the new year! (more…)
Why Am I Having A Harder Time Biting And Chewing?
Something as simple as biting and chewing should occur without any difficulties…right? If accumulating stress starts to take its toll on your jaw joints and muscles, you may begin experiencing problems with these routine motions. A person who experiences TMJ disorder may find it hard to move their jaw because it feels stiff or sore. Others can experience recurring pain in these areas, as well as in their face, head, and neck. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we are familiar with the impact TMJ disorder can have on a person’s quality of life. We can recommend a solution in the form of a custom oral appliance that alleviates stress, and allows you to once again feel comfortable. (more…)
Have Poor Habits Hurt The Look Of Your Smile? We Can Help
When people begin falling short of maintaining a good oral care routine, they can start to notice some unwelcome changes to their smile. Accumulating teeth stains and tartar can make their teeth less attractive. If their enamel weakens, they can start to see more evidence of wear and tear over time. Of course, in the most serious cases, people can even lose teeth when they are not keeping up with good dental care! Our Sheridan, WY dental practice is ready to help people who want to restore the quality of their smile. In addition to addressing any oral health concerns that might require attention, we can recommend cosmetic dental work to improve the way you look. (more…)
How Long Can It Take To Restore A Chipped Tooth?
While there is never a “right” time to injure a tooth, you can be understandably alarmed if your tooth becomes chipped before an important event. In a situation like this, you can be particularly concerned about how quickly the damage can be restored. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can quickly treat an issue with dental damage through cosmetic bonding. A bonding procedure makes it possible to address a tooth’s injury without crafting a custom restoration for it. Instead, a composite resin material is affixed to the affected area, with care taken to shape the resin so that your tooth regains its proper appearance. This can lead to a quick restoration during an appointment, and still offer lasting support for your tooth. (more…)
