Struggles with bad breath can affect your confidence, and it can make you question your oral health. Sometimes, the problem is difficult to avoid – without a mint or gum handy, your mouth can contain strong odors just after eating something with garlic. However, it is a cause for concern if you frequently have this issue, as well as if it happens at unexpected times. Your problems may be a sign that something is wrong with your oral health, or with your periodontal health. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can identify problems that might be causing the issue, and we can provide help through ongoing preventive dental care to limit your troubles going forward. (more…)
How Do I Deal With A Loose Or Lost Tooth Filling?
A tooth filling, once placed, is meant to be a permanent presence. Fillings make it possible to restore a tooth that has been treated for a cavity – because your enamel is not able to heal from this decay on its own, it will always require support. Patients can look forward to long-term support from their restoration, and they should feel confident that they can still bite and chew with the affected tooth. With that said, it is possible for you to have a problem with an older filling. If your restoration starts to feel loose, or if you lose it, your tooth’s health can be in jeopardy. Your Sheridan, WY dentist can help you deal with this problem by checking on the condition of your tooth and providing a new restoration. (more…)
Following These Tips Can Help You Avoid Cavity Troubles
Proper smile care can protect you from issues with tooth decay that require a trip to the dentist’s office. While your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is certainly prepared to restore a tooth affected by decay, we encourage our patients to prioritize prevention. Regular dental exams are just one part of a larger plan to protect your smile. Remember to take care at home by practicing good oral hygiene, and making smart choices with your diet. If you find yourself wavering on your commitment to protecting your smile, it may help to think about just how damaging a cavity can be. Decay that goes untreated may leave you with a painful tooth infection, one that puts you at risk for tooth loss and other health issues. (more…)
A Habit Of Tobacco Use May Hurt Your Oral Health
If you want to take better care of your teeth and gums, and also preserve the quality of your smile, you should be aware of what tobacco use can do to your oral health. Products like cigarettes and smokeless tobacco can lead to an increased risk for oral cancer, they can cause enamel stains, and they can make it harder for you to prevent common dental problems. By cutting these products out of your life, you can have an easier time maintaining your oral health. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office has provided services to help patients deal with a range of oral health and cosmetic dental problems. We are also happy to provide guidance to our patients so that they are less likely to require these treatments in the future. (more…)
Take Care When Removing Food Wedged Between Your Teeth
Having something stuck between your teeth can be irritating, but the problem often works itself out. One role that our saliva performs is washing away food debris, and you may be able to naturally dislodge something clinging to a tooth, or between teeth. However, it may take more work to dislodge food in other situations. Be careful when trying to remove something, even if the food wedged in place is causing you discomfort. With too much force, or with the wrong tools, you can harm your gum tissues, which can lead to a harmful infection. If there is something you cannot remove on your own, which is also causing you pain, reach out to let your dentist know. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help patients in many different circumstances when an issue threatens their smile and oral health. (more…)
Is Your Toothache Too Painful To Ignore? Tell Your Dentist
How often do you find yourself choosing to ignore a problem, rather than trying to resolve it? When it comes to your oral health, the impulse to disregard signs of trouble can lead to unfortunate consequences. A person’s teeth are not able to heal in the way that the body typically can, which is why permanent dental restorations have to be put in place when a cavity forms. If you are doing your best to ignore a toothache that has become too uncomfortable to disregard, it can be a warning that your tooth is infected and needs to be treated. Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help you in this situation, which means you can finally move on from your discomfort. (more…)
Develop A Routine That Successfully Fights Tartar Buildup
When tartar forms on your smile, you may notice small concentrations of yellowish or brownish material on teeth. Upon noticing these concentrations, you may be alarmed to discover that they are not removed when you brush and floss your teeth. The buildup of tartar on teeth can make preventive dental care more difficult, and it can make you more vulnerable than you like to tooth decay and gum disease. What can be done about this problem? Proper brushing and flossing can help you stop plaque buildup before these deposits harden and form tartar. To remove the deposits that have already formed, you can undergo a professional teeth cleaning during your next visit with your Sheridan, WY dentist. (more…)
3 Benefits To Receiving A Same-Day Dental Crown
Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office possesses the technology needed to design, develop, and place dental crowns in as little as one appointment. What does this mean for our patients? Hopefully, you never experience the kind of tooth decay or injury that makes the placement of a crown necessary. To ensure that you can avoid the need for treatment, you should be committed to a good oral hygiene routine while also taking your need for regular dental exams seriously. With that said, people are sometimes surprised by the formation of a cavity, or they wind up needing treatment because of physical trauma. These can be frustrating experiences, but our CEREC same-day crowns can make the treatment process easier for you. (more…)
Good Oral Hygiene May Be More Important Than You Realize
What benefits can a thorough oral hygiene routine really provide? There are obvious reasons to keep up with good brushing and flossing habits – you can avoid cavities, remove particles that might stain your teeth, and defend yourself against gingivitis. What you might not realize is the role that oral health care can play in your overall health. When you clean your teeth, you remove harmful bacteria that can affect your general well-being. By better protecting your smile, you also avoid complications with dental health matters that might hurt your general health. You can talk with your Sheridan, WY dentist about the importance of oral health to your physical health during a routine dental appointment. (more…)
Your Stress Levels Can Impact Your Oral Health
Because periods of stress can be difficult to avoid, it is important to know how your experiences with stress might affect you. One thing people sometimes overlook is the relationship between stress and their dental health. When you are undergoing a period of stress, it can affect your schedule, it can lead to harmful habits like teeth grinding, and it can affect your diet. Recognizing these issues and reacting with smart behaviors can help you avoid a situation where a period of stress results in oral health problems that need to be addressed. While your Sheridan, WY dentist is here to help if you need work done to restore your oral health, we can also offer guidance on better habits when you meet with us for a routine dental exam. (more…)
