Finding a dental practice that can take care of your oral health needs, while also providing great dental care to your child, can offer a big advantage. After all, you can bring everyone in for an appointment, rather than having to move from location to location to provide everyone with the preventive care they require. Your dentist understands how important it is to provide age-appropriate treatment. While you can require conventional preventive care that focuses on examinations, and professional dental cleanings, kids can benefit from a more instructive experience. After all, they are still learning about why oral care is so important, and how to keep their teeth properly cleaned. (more…)
Can Emergency Dental Care Save An Injured Tooth?
An injured tooth that stays in place can face the risk of potentially being lost. Significant damage, particularly damage that affects the living tissue housed in the tooth, can lead to serious problems if no treatment is provided. Fortunately, you can count on emergency dental care if you experience a serious injury. Your dentist will promptly provide whatever care might be needed to protect your tooth, and your smile. In many instances, timely intervention can keep you from losing an injured tooth. While it is possible that your tooth is damaged to the point that it cannot be saved, you can count on terrific prosthetic dental work to give you back your complete smile. (more…)
Why You Should Know The Cause Of Your Dental Discoloration
Why is the cause of your dental discoloration something you should be concerned about? When you look into making your smile brighter, the source of your troubles can affect how you should approach treatment. Extrinsic discoloration, or stains from foods, drinks, and tobacco products are common. If you need to address this type of discoloration, a professional whitening treatment can have a significant effect. The treatment provided by your dentist is able to remove staining particles that have settled below the surface, so the results can exceed what is possible with a store bought whitening procedure. Intrinsic discoloration is a different matter – this is discoloration caused by internal tooth issues. Treating it can call for a different approach to cosmetic dental care. (more…)
Saving An Infected Tooth With A Root Canal Treatment
Internal problems can seriously affect your tooth, to the point that it may be in danger of being lost. This issue can result because of an advanced cavity, but there is also a chance that an untreated dental injury can lead to troubles. Modern restorative dental care can provide you with the necessary care to stop tooth trouble, and make sure it is safe, and healthy. To address a problem within your tooth, your dentist will perform a root canal treatment. While people may shy away from the idea of a root canal, you should know that current practices can make your comfort a priority, and you can look forward to having a dental restoration that preserves your appearance. (more…)
Join The Summer Kick-Off Bash At Ford Pool June 8
On Friday, June 8, Ford Pool will host its special Summer Kick-Off Bash event! During this special celebration of the summer season, there will be Sno-Cones, special meal deals, and a screening of the film The Sandlot. Families can also take the opportunity to receive a Ford Pool Loyalty Card, which can open them up to special opportunities as they visit the pool. If you are looking for a way you to begin your summer experience, Ford Pool can provide a fantastic beginning to the season! Because this is a special event, the pool will be staying open late. (more…)
What Kind Of Care Do You Receive During Your Dental Checkup?
When you see your doctor, you presumably want them to give you a thorough account of your health status. When you call to set up an appointment at the dentist’s office, how much attention would you expect your smile to receive? Will they only look at a problem area you have complained about, or will they offer a more thorough examination of your oral health? Your dentist can provide you with thorough oral health care during a routine dental exam, and make sure you are aware of any problem that might be affecting you. If your evaluation suggests that multiple teeth might need some form of restorative dental care, they can help you plan out necessary care in a way that fits your scheduling and budgeting needs. (more…)
3 Kinds Of Trouble Teeth Grinding Can Cause
When you grind your teeth at night, you can create worrying oral health issues for yourself. This problem, known as bruxism, can lead to long-term and short-term concerns that you will have to deal with. Problems like dental pain, wear and tear, and even significant damage can occur – fortunately, your dentist can work with you to address these issues. Your teeth grinding habit can also be addressed, as your dentist can supply you with a custom mouth guard that keeps your teeth separated, and safe. The appropriate oral appliance can also help with related TMJ issues, and give you relief from related troubles. (more…)
Make Remarkable, Natural-Looking Changes With Dental Bonding
The ideal results from any cosmetic dental treatment will be a smile that looks flawless, while still retaining a natural quality. Changes that seem unnatural or distracting will fail to accomplish the ultimate goal of a procedure – to make you more confident in how you look. Fortunately, dental bonding makes it possible to discreetly correct visible problems, so that you can enjoy a more attractive appearance. Your dentist will use composite resin – the same material used to craft dental fillings – to fix whatever superficial issues might affect problem teeth. That can include issues with discoloration, dental damage, or even problems with a tooth’s shape or size. (more…)
Take Part In Allen’s Community Garage Sale May 19
On Saturday, May 19, you and your family will be able to do some shopping – and some selling – at Allen’s Community Garage Sale event. During this event, which will be held at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center, families can peruse different selling stations, and keep an eye out for some great finds. If you have a house that may be a little too full of quality items you are ready to let go, you can receive a permit to operate a booth during the sale. While an application fee is necessary for those who want to sell, Allen families who want to shop will be admitted at no cost! (more…)
Is It Safe To Put Bite Pressure On My Dental Crown?
When you receive restorative dental work that includes the placement of a dental crown on your tooth, you may wonder how you will be affected in the long run. How strong will your crown be? How long will it last? Can it hold up when I place pressure on it by biting and chewing? Because modern crowns can be made to look so much like regular teeth, you may worry that they are not as durable. What you should know is that life-like crowns are more than just a cosmetic cover – you should be able to enjoy restored dental function. If you have an older crown that is starting to feel uncomfortable, or if you have a problem with a more recently placed crown, talk to your dentist to have the matter addressed. (more…)
