Are you ready to discuss the concerns you have about your smile with your Sheridan, WY dentist? People sometimes put off quality cosmetic improvements because they worry that care is not going to be accessible, or that it might require serious work on their teeth. You might be surprised to find out just how much difference one procedure can make, while requiring less alteration of your tooth structure than you expect. For instance, by placing thin, custom-made porcelain veneers to your teeth, your dentist can hide a range of unflattering problems. This solution can work for many people, but it is only one of multiple cosmetic treatment options that are available to you! (more…)
What You Gain When You Replace The Teeth You Have Lost
Replacing lost teeth can have exciting benefits for patients who have recently suffered losses, and those who have neglected their incomplete smile. If you are looking to address a recent issue with a missing tooth, you can have a dental implant-supported restoration placed to address the matter before you start to experience complications. If you have left the matter of tooth loss unresolved, your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can provide prosthetic work as part of a larger overall plan to fully rehabilitate your smile. In addition to making your smile more attractive, implant-held restorations help you bite and chew with more comfort, which can help you avoid other complications related to tooth loss. (more…)
Take Care Of Issues Interfering With Your Dental Function
When your oral health issues interfere with your ability to engage in actions like biting, chewing, or even speaking without some discomfort, you should certainly seek dental attention. If you have a problem with teeth that are sensitive, or in pain, restorative work can be called for. Issues that limit your ability to move your jaw can also be addressed. Your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is prepared to closely look over your smile to determine what might be affecting you. The appropriate treatment can improve your dental function, while also offering potential improvements for your appearance. This work can also be surprisingly convenient – if you need work done on damaged or cavity-stricken teeth, our practice can offer same-day dental crowns! (more…)
Starting Treatment If You Have Several Cavities To Address
Finding out about a single cavity can lead to some frustration, but it can be downright worrying to learn that you have several teeth that are affected by decay. Unfortunately, this is a problem people experience when they put off dental appointments until something seems wrong. What you should know is that if you need to plan treatments for several teeth, your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office is ready to help. After examining your smile closely, work can be arranged to place dental crowns and dental fillings, as appropriate, to address every cavity you have. This can be part of a larger effort to rehabilitate your oral health, and correct every dental problem affecting you. (more…)
An Unhealthy Smile Can Put Frustrating Limits On Your Diet
The dental problems that affect your smile can do more than just put individual teeth in jeopardy. If you have untreated issues with tooth decay, dental damage, or tooth loss, you can find it harder to bite and chew, which can put limits on your diet. When those problems significantly restrict what you can enjoy, it can become difficult for you to enjoy healthy foods, which can make it harder overall to manage your health. It can also become difficult for you to enjoy some of your favorite meals and snacks! Your Sheridan, WY dentist can help you deal with problems that are affecting your oral health and dental function. If you have troubles with several teeth, a full-mouth rehabilitation can be planned. (more…)
What Your Dentist Can Do To Address A Teeth Grinding Problem
In many cases, dental crowns are used to restore cavity-affected teeth. What you should know is that your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office will provide restorative work for more than just tooth decay. In other words, a cavity is not the only problem that can affect the health of your tooth in a serious way. People who routinely grind their teeth, particularly those who suffer from this problem at night, can wind up doing damage that needs to be addressed. Teeth grinding is often associated with TMJ dysfunction, something your dentist can address. (more…)
Different Cosmetic Treatments That Can Improve Your Smile
It can be hard to enjoy smiling in pictures when you feel uncomfortable with your smile. If you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your teeth, you can also have a harder time feeling as friendly as you would like in social settings, as you can be guarded about your appearance while speaking, smiling, and laughing. You should know that your Sheridan, WY dentist is able to correct many different cosmetic flaws. For many people, big smile changes are possible through the placement of porcelain veneers. These custom restorations are used to cover up problems that concern the apparent health, color, and even spacing of teeth. This is one of many cosmetic services available to you. (more…)
A Restoration's Role In Supporting Your Oral Health
Modern dental fillings and dental crowns help patients by protecting their teeth, and by sustaining the quality of their smiles. Because your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office uses attractive, lifelike materials, the work you enjoy can appear natural, which can be a relief to you. While your appearance matters, your dental function matters, too. These restorations provide functional support in addition to cosmetic support. In other words, once your work is complete, you should have no troubles with biting and chewing. If an older restoration is no longer providing this support, it may be time for a replacement. (more…)
Use Invisalign To Start Straightening Your Smile
For people who worry about what kind of experience they might have with metal braces, the prospect of orthodontic work can be less than appealing. While conventional braces are useful at correcting many different issues with dental alignment, they may not feel like the right solution for many people who want to even out teeth that are poorly spaced. Your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can talk to you about improving your smile alignment with Invisalign. Invisalign aligners are easy to remove, and difficult to see when you wear them. Because of these attributes, this approach to orthodontic work can be particularly appealing to people who are wary of traditional braces. (more…)
Meeting With Your Dentist To Discuss Your Tooth Loss
After losing just a single tooth, life can become more difficult. Your confidence in your smile can be shaken by this change in your appearance, and biting and chewing can become more difficult. Fortunately, a modern approach to prosthetic dental work can result in the placement of a permanent restoration that can improve the way you look, while also helping your dental function. Your Sheridan, WY dentist’s office can offer a restoration in the form of a dental bridge, or a dental implant-held replacement tooth. In addition to replacing a lost tooth, you can look into addressing any other oral health matters that affect you. (more…)
