Not every tooth problem creates an oral health concern. For instance, you could wind up chipping a tooth, and changing its appearance, without seriously affecting its health. You can also have issues with teeth with congenital problems that impact their shape or size. While you may not require restorative dental work for this type of issue, you can still be eager to do something the effect the problem has on your smile. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can talk to you about using cosmetic dental work to hide superficial flaws that make you feel embarrassed about the way you look. We can also provide an evaluation to make sure that a flaw is really only superficial, and not in need of restorative care. (more…)
We Can Take Care Of Cold Sores, And Other Unsightly Issues
Obviously, you can count on your dentist to help you take care of your teeth, and your gums, but would you ask them for help with a problem that affected your lip? At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can help patients who are trying to deal with embarrassing cold sores. You can schedule a laser-based treatment to speed up your recovery, and even stop a developing cold sore from erupting. This can shorten your time with this self-conscious problem, and help you regain confidence in your smile. At our practice, we are committed to helping people deal with the issues that make them uncomfortable with the way they look. In addition to helping you address cold sores, we can provide cosmetic treatment for any issues that make you unhappy with your smile! (more…)
How Can You Tell If You Need Treatment For Tooth Decay?
In the course of a regular dental exam, a problem with tooth decay can be spotted, even if you have not felt any symptoms. What you should be aware of is that when you stick with semiannual dental exams, you can count on the early detection and treatment of cavities. However, if you prefer to only seek dental care when you think something is wrong, you can wind up needing more involved restorative dental work! While our Sheridan, WY dental practice is certainly prepared to help you recover from an advanced cavity, you can avoid the uncomfortable symptoms these issues caused by seeing us for routine care! (more…)
Dental Bonding Work Can Help To Solve Your Smile Woes
What kind of restoration will it take to improve the look of your flawed or damaged tooth? You might be surprised at how much your appearance can actually be changed by a conservative amount of work on your tooth structure. At our Sheridan, WY dental practice, we can provide noticeable cosmetic improvements by taking care of a flawed tooth with a dental bonding treatment. During a bonding procedure, your dentist will carefully apply a composite resin material to the surface of a tooth that appears unsightly. This material can make the tooth look brighter, it can hide damages, and it can even improve its shape and size! (more…)
Better Dental Health Can Improve Your Bite Function
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…)
