If you suffer from bruxism, you are not only placing your teeth at high risk of future damage. You are also placing the surrounding structures that partially compose – and support – your oral cavity and smile at risk. For instance, you may suffer from jaw joint discomfort – commonly known as TMJ disorder – as a result. This is why we consider TMJ treatment a preventive solution, rather than restorative, in most cases. We seek out the problem and improve your daily comfort, while keeping long-term harm at bay. Learn more about the connection between teeth grinding and your TMJ health to better understand why seeking treatment is in your best interest. (more…)
How Well Do You Qualify for Invisalign Treatment?
There’s often a lot that goes into qualifying for a treatment, which can cause patients to feel hesitant or nervous. When it comes to straightening your teeth with Invisalign treatment, we encourage you to ask your questions. It’s quite easy to assume that the clear aligner trays will not offer adequate treatment to improve your misalignment – after all, they just seem too good to be true. Fortunately, this orthodontic treatment offers a long list of benefits and works wonders for many patients. To learn a bit more about your candidacy and whether Invisalign is right for you, consider the following.
Do You Make A Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Interested in dental implants to replace your missing teeth? We find your decision to be a very smart one – implants offer a long list of wonderful benefits as well as long-term wear. You will enjoy exceptional stability that you cannot receive from any other dental prosthetic. With this in mind, you may find yourself feeling positive about the treatment but a little anxious about whether or not you qualify for implants. Rather than remaining in suspense, we invite you to look over the following qualifying factors. Keep in mind, it’s always best to visit us for a consultation since every smile is unique.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Treatment Options
Some people only need tooth whitening or maybe some composite dental bonding to rejuvenate their smile. However, if you’ve experienced trauma to your dentition, or your teeth and gums are in bad shape for whatever reason, you may need a complete restoration. A full-mouth rehabilitation isn’t only to improve looks. It is also to restore function. It can also be to relieve discomfort from a temporomandibular joint disorder due to misalignment. There are many reasons, and many ways to rehabilitate your mouth. Read on to learn more about full-mouth rehabilitation treatment options.
The Benefits Of Composite Fillings
When you need a tooth filled you can choose one of three types of fillings: gold, silver amalgam, or composite. Composite fillings are also referred to as “white fillings” “metal-free fillings” and “tooth-colored fillings.” Because gold fillings are the strongest and can withstand bruxing (grinding and clenching of your teeth) they have often been used to fill back molars. Silver amalgam fillings were the most popular for decades because they were nearly as strong as gold, lighter in color so not as noticeable, and less-expensive. The most common fillings today, however, are composite fillings. What are the benefits of composite fillings?
A One-Visit Crown?
As tough as your teeth are they can still incur damage. Be it from an accident, a blow to the mouth, biting or chewing on something hard, or tooth decay, your tooth or teeth can become damaged to the point of no salvation. What do you do when that happens? It depends on how much of the remaining tooth structure is left. Dental crowns are a common restorative treatment. There was a time that it took up to three visits to place a crown, but today there is such a thing as a one-visit crown.
Are You In The Market For A Bridge?
Dental bridges have many benefits. They replace lost teeth, restore your smile, allow you to chew a variety of healthy foods again, allow you to speak with no impediments, they help prevent your face from looking older and sunken in, prevent your teeth from shifting, and help maintain your proper bite position. Bridges are also more affordable than an implant, and far less-invasive that implant surgery. So, if you’re missing a few teeth, you may be in the market for a dental bridge.
Is Dental Bonding For You?
If you think whitening is the only cosmetic treatment you can afford then think again. Believe it or not, there are other quick and easy ways to improve your smile even if you have physical defects. There is no need to go all out and have a complete smile makeover if you don’t have the time or money. A few touch-ups here and there can have a major affect. Dental bonding is one of those treatments. Take our true or false quiz below to find out if dental bonding is for you.
Are At-Home Whitening Systems Safe?
White teeth are all the rage, but it is not just a fad. A white smile can go a long way. There has been research indicating the many benefits of smiling, and the many benefits of an esthetic smile. Some of those benefits include being happier, more successful, and having more opportunities in your social life, love life, and professional life. That alone is worth whitening your teeth for. But if you choose not to have your teeth whitened professionally, are at-home whitening systems safe?
Interesting Facts About Chewing Gum
Eliminating bad habits that can harm your dental health is a great first step in restoring your smile’s youthful appearance. You have probably heard that chewing on any food which is sticky, or takes a while to chew is generally bad for your teeth. In the case of sugar-free chewing gum, this is actually not true due to a common sugar substitute called “Xylitol”. There are several benefits to chewing sugar-free gum, and it may actually help prevent cavities and other oral diseases. (more…)