There are several issues that can attract your attention, and let you know that you may have an issue with your oral health. A persistent toothache is certainly a sign that something might be wrong, as is a tooth that looks unhealthy. You should also be paying attention to your bite function – if pain or sensitivity issues affect how you bite and chew, the matter may be something that calls for restorative dental work. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can work with you to determine what might be impacting your ability to enjoy a comfortable bite function. While the problem may concern the condition of certain teeth, you could also be in need of treatment for TMJ dysfunction. (more…)
Our Whitening Treatments Can Remove Difficult Teeth Stains
When teeth stains continue to build up over time, you can feel increasingly concerned that there is just not an effective answer to the problem. People who try to deal with stains by using over the counter products can be particularly disheartened, as they can only see limited results from their efforts. Fortunately, you can count on our Sheridan, WY dental practice to deliver significant improvements through professional whitening treatment! We can provide our patients with take-home whitening kits, and we can also welcome you to come in for a one-day whitening treatment. Both of these options make it possible to address your smile with prescription-strength agents that can create thrilling smile improvements! (more…)
Using Implant-Held Restorations To Replace Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is a frustrating problem to face, but it is not a problem you simply have to live with! Thanks to advancements in dental prosthetic treatment, it is possible to enjoy a secure, lifelike restoration that gives you back the confidence you had in your smile before losing teeth. At our Sheridan, WY dental office, we can discuss the placement of dental implants to hold a prosthetic in place. Implants effectively act like artificial roots for artificial teeth. They keep restorations stable by anchoring them to your jawbone, just as a tooth root keeps a natural tooth secured against the bone. They also provide added stability for neighboring roots, and help you preserve your jaw health over time! (more…)
Addressing Oral Health Problems That Affect Your Appearance
An oral health problem is not a matter that you want to take lightly, especially if you want to preserve the look of your smile! At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can offer general dental services that are capable of addressing any active problems you might have with your dental health. To many people, “dental health” essentially means cavities. Tooth decay is certainly something to worry about, and we can provide modern treatment to address the issue. With that said, other problems can affect both your dental health, and your appearance. (more…)
Correcting A Row Of Crooked Teeth With Invisalign Treatment
If you have a row of teeth that are healthy, but poorly aligned, their appearance can leave you less than thrilled. Unfortunately, because crooked teeth can be harder to defend against problems like tooth decay and gum disease, you may find yourself needing treatment for these teeth at a later date. So what can you do to take care of this problem? At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can provide you with Invisalign treatment to fix a poorly aligned row of teeth, or to correct both rows of teeth. By starting an adjustment with these appliances, you can enjoy a correction that improves the way you look without having to wear unattractive braces. On top of being discreet, these appliances are easier to incorporate into your daily routine because you can remove them at a point where they might be intrusive.
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Let Us Know If You Have Issues With Jaw Pain Or Stiffness
If you have ongoing problems with jaw pain or stiffness, it can be difficult to avoid movements that aggravate the problem, and make you uncomfortable. After all, you can hardly be expected to speak, laugh, bite, and chew without some type of jaw motion! These frustrating issues with your jaw may be due to TMJ dysfunction. This difficulty can stem from several different sources – fortunately, your Sheridan, WY dentist is able to recognize when it needs to be addressed. In addition to providing you with care to alleviate your issues with TMJ dysfunction, our practice can work with you to address any dental problems that may have led to the issue. We are also equipped to deal with dental damage from teeth grinding, a problem often related to TMJ dysfunction. (more…)
Gain Great Smile Improvements By Receiving Porcelain Veneers
If you are unhappy with your smile, you may not realize just how easy it might be to make meaningful improvements to it. People sometimes assume that because they have more than one problem with the way their teeth look, it would take serious work to make all of their desired improvements. However, at our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can actually help you see all of your ideal changes with as little as one procedure! The placement of modern porcelain veneers can lead to significant changes in your appearance. These shells are able to cover up discoloration, hide dental damage, and even correct problems that stem from poor dental alignment. (more…)
Reviewing Your Options For Regaining Your Complete Smile
You should not feel “stuck” with your incomplete smile. When you look into your options for prosthetic dental work, you can discover that the right appliance – with the right support – can have remarkable benefits for your appearance, as well as your daily life. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can talk to you about securing a restoration with a dental implant. Implants are made from biocompatible titanium, so they can be placed directly into your jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. Your implant can hold a lifelike restoration, or you can have a sequence of implants placed to hold a larger prosthetic that is meant to replace several teeth. (more…)
Your Treatment Time Can Be Shorter With CEREC Dental Crowns
Could you imagine asking your dentist to make necessary restorative dental work take longer than it is supposed to? It seems reasonable to assume that anyone in need of professional dental services would be eager to have the work successfully completed in the shortest time possible. Thanks to CEREC technology, our Sheridan, WY dental practice can actually make treatment even shorter than you expect! We have the equipment needed to digitally measure and design your custom dental crown before crafting it using an on-site milling machine. As a result, you can have a problem tooth restored in as little as one appointment, and you can look forward to that restoration offering cosmetic and functional support. (more…)
Developing The Right Plan For Your Smile Improvements
When patients look into cosmetic dental work, they often have specific goals for improvement in mind. You may be ready to do something about a jagged or poorly sized tooth that interferes with the way you look, or you could be upset with the way teeth stains have started to affect the way you look. Like many others, you may have several issues that you would like to address. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we are prepared to help people feel great about the way they look when they smile. We can help you identify the approach to smile improvements that will help you reach your goals, and we can talk to you about dealing with esthetic issues that are related to poor oral health. (more…)
