A cracked tooth can potentially develop a worrying infection that impacts your oral health. It can also make it harder to chew, or make you self-conscious about your appearance. Dental damage can always be alarming, particularly when there is pain, or signs of an injury. Even a minor injury can benefit from an examination – you may not realize how bad the damage is, or you could be susceptible to an infection. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can provide you with a detailed review, and the appropriate restorative dental treatment. By taking care of the matter promptly, you can avoid complications that might hurt your oral health, and demand more work from your dentist. (more…)
Enjoying A Comfortable Solution To Your Snoring Problem
Snoring can create an uncomfortable situation during the night when you sleep near, or next to, another person. People who snore make noise because of a partial blockage of their airways by soft tissues in their throats. The disruption of those soft tissues leads to the lumbering, rumbling sounds that can make nighttime too loud. Your Allen, TX dentist can provide you with a snoring solution that helps you sleep quietly. A specially made snore guard can be worn when you go to bed – when in place, it can adjust your jaw in order to stop your airways from becoming blocked. This appliance can help with snoring, and it can help some patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)
Dental Sealants Can Help Your Child Avoid Cavities
Once their teeth start to arrive, parents need to take care to help their kids avoid cavities. Dental health problems that affect a child’s primary teeth can lead to issues when their secondary teeth start to arrive, and they can cause serious discomfort. As they age, oral care will continue to be important – after all, the damage done by a cavity is permanent. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can provide dedicated pediatric care, and they can offer extra support by providing them with dental sealants. By making sure they have access to professional dental care, and encouraging them to keep up with good dental care at home, you can help you child avoid cavities. (more…)
Making Sure Your Dental Crown Addresses Your Needs
Dental crowns make it possible to protect and preserve a tooth that experiences damage from an advanced cavity, or from physical trauma. With this restoration in place, your tooth is no longer vulnerable to bite pressure, or to a future infection. If you have an older crown that no longer provides true support, or if you have a recent crown that is bothering you, let your Allen, TX dentist know. A modern dental restoration can look like a natural tooth, while also serving as protection from the daily pressures your treated tooth was responsible for managing. When you practice good oral care, and avoid unneeded wear and tear, you can count on a crown to stay in great shape over the course of many years. (more…)
Check Out The Free Bird Walk At Connemara Meadow Preserve
If you are a seasoned bird watcher, or just someone looking to take on a new outdoor adventure, check out the Free Bird Walk at Conemara Meadow Preserve! At this monthly event, people of all ages are encouraged to come out with binoculars and a field guide to see the activity of birds in the Allen area. You can receive helpful guidance on where to look, and what to look for, during this walk. We are proud to share what is happening in the area with our fellow Allen residents.You can look forward to great support during your routine dental exams at your Allen, TX dentist’s office. (more…)
What Should I Do To Make My Smile Brighter?
People who feel that their teeth appear dull or discolored can be reluctant to show off their smile, and may worry that they look older, or unhealthy. If you have concerns about these issues, you may have already tried a store bought whitening product, and felt let down by the results. What you might not realize is that a professional whitening treatment can lead to more impressive changes, and really transform your appearance. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can provide cosmetic care when you want to make big improvements happen. A professional whitening treatment can give you a way to target enamel stains, even those stains that are left behind by over the counter whitening agents. In cases where your discoloration comes from internal issues, your dentist can help you find a cosmetic treatment that leads to the changes you want to see. (more…)
3 Problems That Can Affect You After You Lose Teeth
Few oral health problems are as frustrating, or as hard to hide, as tooth loss. When even a single tooth is lost from your smile, it can have many different effects on the quality of your life. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office is ready to help you deal with this problem. With modern prosthetic dental care, you can regain a complete set of teeth, and avoid the complications that come with tooth loss. Many people who want receive a prosthetic will have a dental implant put in place for support. With an implant holding your restoration, you can enjoy more stability when you bite and chew, and you can avoid the issue of jawbone resorption. (more…)
3 Surprising Smile Threats You Should Know About
Sugary foods and drinks, along with forgetting to brush and floss, are smile threats people tend to be familiar with. If you feel that you are taking effective care of your teeth on a daily basis, but still struggle to avoid cavities, you may wonder what you need to change. While it is important to be mindful of common issues that can hurt your teeth, you may be affected by something you had no idea could hurt your smile. Any issue that damages or erodes your enamel, or affects your ability to naturally defend against oral bacteria, can be detrimental to your oral health. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can talk to you about more effective smile care during a routine dental exam. (more…)
Check Out The Watters Creek Summer Solstice Events!
You can enjoy some great live music while you shop, dine, or just explore the area of Watters Creek, thanks to the Summer Solstice music program! On each Friday evening, Watters Creek will have live music set up at a different location. There will be a variety of styles showcased at each performance, so you can enjoy something different each time you check it out! The music begins at 6:30 pm, and provides a great performance to help you unwind as you shop, or something to stop and enjoy. Creating a welcoming, friendly space is something your Allen, TX dentist’s office believes in – when you schedule routine care, you can enjoy great smile support in a welcoming environment! (more…)
3 Issues That Can Lead To TMJ Dysfunction
People who have issues with TMJ dysfunction are left with many troubling symptoms that can interfere with their daily lives. Imagine spending your day at work trying to ignore persistent pain in your face, neck, shoulders, or head. Imagining struggling with discomfort when you speak or eat, and trying to wrestle with limited jaw movement. If you have issues with your jaw joints, these issues can be familiar to you already. When you think you have a problem, you can see your Allen, TX dentist’s office for help with the matter. For many patients, a special oral appliance can relieve stress on jaw joints, and alleviate ailments. If you want to avoid future issues with this problem, you should know that there are several issues that can increase the strain on your jaw, and create concerns. (more…)
