As relieved as you might be to learn that your dental filling can blend in with your smile, you may have some questions for your Allen, TX dentist. Will this restoration properly support your tooth? Will it offer lasting protection? How stable will it be? You can be happy to learn that this dental restoration offers the important benefits for your oral health, in addition to benefiting your smile. Your filling actually bonds directly with your tooth structure, which allows for lasting stability, while giving your tooth the support it needs to continue biting and chewing. (more…)
Enjoy A Free Bluegrass Concert At The Allen Public Library
On Friday, January 18, you and your family can head to the Allen Public Library for a FREE concert! Bluegrass band Over The River will treat the audience to bluegrass hits that cover the history of the genre, while also playing a mix of original and cover songs. Music has a way of making people smile – of course, you may be hesitant to smile if you feel uncomfortable with the look of your teeth. Your Allen, TX dentist can meet with you to talk about cosmetic dental work, and how it can improve your appearance! Of course, we are also ready to help you manage and prevent oral health concerns, too. (more…)
Is There A Right Way To Respond To A Tooth Injury?
What do you need to worry about after a tooth injury? The right approach to this issue can depend on how severe the problem is. If your tooth is loose, completely dislodged, or badly injured, emergency dental care can be crucial. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office will work with you to make same-day care possible in the event you need urgent attention. Your injury can benefit from modern restorative dental care, which can focus on preserving your smile while also defending you against oral health problems. It should be noted that in the case of a milder injury that leaves you with a chipped or cracked tooth, cosmetic dental work may be the right approach. (more…)
Brighten Your Smile With A Personalized Whitening Kit
Have your past efforts to whiten your teeth using store bought products, or a brand of toothpaste offering a whiter smile, ended in disappointment? These products can help, because they can clear away staining particles on the surface of your enamel. With that said, they may have a limited effect on stains that have settled in deeper layers of your teeth. Does this mean there is no way to make your teeth notably brighter at home? You can actually count on noticeable improvements when you take home a professional whitening kit. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can supply you with a kit that includes customized trays that help you comfortably, and evenly, apply professional whitening gels. This procedure can lead to noticeable results, and make you excited to show off your smile! (more…)
Smart Tips To Protect Your Smile During Your Workday
Do you regularly find morning pastries or doughnuts in your office break room? Is it hard to make it through your afternoon without a cup of coffee? Small habits developed at work can become a real problem for your smile if you are not careful. One of the first problems is one you encounter before your day at the office even begins – if you rush through your morning, you may do a poor job brushing your teeth. During your time at work, your snack habits can lead to an increased cavity risk, and problems with teeth stains. When you visit the office of your Allen, TX dentist, you can count on positive smile care. By changing up your routine at work, you can also keep your teeth in better shape at your own office. (more…)
Securing Dental Care For Your Whole Family
Setting the right example for your kids can help guide them to better habits. We often think of this as good advice for helping them make smart behavioral choices, but this is also true in matters of health, and oral health. Simply put, you help your kids understand the importance of keeping their teeth in good condition. If you make it clear that brushing and flossing matter, and that sugar poses a risk, they are more likely to protect their smiles. Of course, you are not the only one who can help them. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office welcomes patients of all ages. You can bring your kids in for routine checkups, in addition to scheduling your own checkups. Pediatric dental visits involve the kind of care all patients receive, along with guidance that can help children do a better job supporting their oral health on their own. (more…)
What Kind Of Care Can You Count On If You Have A Cavity?
One reason cavities are so harmful is that they continue to damage your tooth until they are treated. This means that if you ignore the problem, or you fail to realize when decay has become an issue, the damage can become increasingly severe. Fortunately, when your Allen, TX dentist provides the appropriate restorative dental care, you can count on valuable support for your tooth, and great defense against internal infection. No matter how bad the degree of decay might be, the goal for restoring a tooth remains consistent. Your dentist will fully remove the decayed material, respond to any infection, and make sure you receive a dependable restoration. It should be noted that cavities can sometimes escape a person’s notice until they grow serious – fortunately, they can be identified in their earlier stages during routine dental exams. (more…)
Don’t Let Fear Delay Your Root Canal Treatment
Putting a stop to a cavity means preventing further damage to your tooth structure, and avoiding the risk of complications. The idea of leaving a cavity to continue growing, and damaging your smile, may sound ridiculous. Unfortunately, fears around dental work can cause people to delay scheduling restorative dental treatment. This can be especially true if they need a root canal treatment, and have concerns around the procedure’s reputation.What you should know is that your Allen, TX dentist’s office can take care to make your work as comfortable as possible while fixing a big problem. Undergoing a root canal means putting a stop to a serious oral health threat, one that can cause persistent discomfort, and potentially damage your tooth to the point where it cannot be restored. (more…)
Would You Like To Transform Your Smile? Ask About Veneers
Your smile can change in remarkable ways when you have the right cosmetic dental procedure performed. The only question is, which treatment is right for you? This can feel like an especially tricky matter to consider if you are looking for a way to address several problems with the look of your teeth. What can you do if you want to address discoloration, while also fixing dental damage? How can you make changes to naturally occurring flaws with the shape or size of your teeth? Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can talk to you about making changes to the way your smile looks by placing porcelain veneers. Veneers are capable of transforming how you look when you smile, as they can completely cover up multiple esthetic issues. (more…)
Don’t Ignore TMJ Problems – Your Dentist Can Help You!
Do you like the idea of living with regular pain? When a person experiences problems with TMJ dysfunction, they can struggle with frequent discomfort based in their jaw joints, their neck, their head, and even their shoulders. This can result in a serious challenge to their mood, and their quality of life. Fortunately, your Allen, TX dentist’s office is ready to help you address these problems. Alleviating stress or strain on your jaw joints with a special oral appliance can lead to recovery from ongoing discomfort. Your dentist can also help you deal with a related teeth grinding problem. If you fail to act to address a habit of grinding your teeth, you could wind up suffering worrying dental damage. (more…)
