A dental crown is meant to provide lasting support for a tooth that experienced trouble with decay, or one that has been physically injured. When a restoration breaks, loosens, or is completely lost, the tooth is once again left in a vulnerable state, which is why you should treat the problem as an oral health concern. If you write the loss of a crown off as an inconvenience and try to simply disregard it, you can experience new problems that further affect your smile and dental well-being! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to help individuals who have experienced a problem with a crown. In addition to providing a new appliance, we can check on the tooth and determine if it is in need of treatment. (more…)
Finding The Cause Of Persistent Dental Pain
If your recent meals have been less enjoyable because of a pain in a tooth, or discomfort and stiffness that affect your jaw, you should be concerned about your oral health. Even a relatively minor issue with dental discomfort can be difficult to ignore when you try to eat. Choosing to ignore the matter can allow it to worsen, which means you can experience more discomfort over time! Our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office has experience helping patients address problems with dental pain and sensitivity. If you have a particular tooth giving you problems, it could be an issue with a cavity that requires attention. A general discomfort that affects your jaw movement could be a sign that you need to worry about TMJ disorder. (more…)
How Much Harm Can A Cavity Cause Your Tooth?
While some patients who undergo cavity treatment only have a small amount of dental damage to address, others may need more involved work. In some cases, it may even be necessary to address damage or infection in the central chamber of a patient’s tooth because of decay! The reason some treatments are more involved is that a cavity worsens over time, and that putting off treatment can lead to more harm. At our Sheridan, WY dentist’s office, we have experience dealing with severe cavities, but we can also identify early signs of decay during an exam and recommend the placement of a dental filling. The sooner you act, the sooner you can put a stop permanent damage to your tooth! (more…)
What Can I Do To Avoid Bad News At My Next Dental Exam?
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…)
