A bright, white smile can give you confidence, and make you feel great about how you look. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stop the slow buildup of teeth stains that can leave a person’s smile dull or discolored. Smart preventive care habits can help. Make sure you brush your teeth after eating, and drink water to help flush away particles that might stick to your enamel, and create stains. If you have already noticed stains building up, you may be interested in a professional whitening procedure. Through a whitening treatment, you can improve the color of your smile by many shades! If you have different issues affecting your smile, you can talk to your dentist about an alternative cosmetic dental treatment. (more…)
What Can Happen If A Cavity Goes Untreated?
Cavity treatments will differ, as decay can call for different approaches depending on the state of your tooth. With that said, your dentist’s general goal is to remove all traces of decayed tissue, and to make sure your tooth is supported enough to bite and chew comfortably, and avoid future infection. Having restorative dental treatment performed while the cavity is in its early stages means saving more of your tooth. However, if you continue to put off treatment, bacteria can actually continue spreading, and cause problems for your jawbone, and even other teeth. If you wait too long, you may reach a point where even a root canal procedure is unable to save your tooth from being lost. (more…)
3 Questions You Might Have About Porcelain Veneers
Through cosmetic dental work, your dentist can effectively transform your smile, and give you a major confidence boost. Many people who are interested in making real esthetic improvements will find that porcelain veneers make it possible to see remarkable changes. Veneers have become popular because they are able to improve a range of different issues with just one procedure. You may be excited by how veneers can change how you look, but that does not mean you will not have questions. Because veneers are permanently placed on teeth, you may worry about how long they last, or how easy it is to maintain their appearance. Veneers are constructed to be durable, and they can stay in great shape for many years with smart routine care. If you have questions about how veneers will affect you specifically, you can arrange a consultation with your dentist. (more…)
Tooth Loss Can Make It Harder To Enjoy A Healthy Diet
It is easy to see how tooth loss can impact your appearance, but you should pay attention to the additional problems the situation can create. One issue you might experience is trouble maintaining a healthy diet. It can be harder to enjoy certain foods when your ability to bite and chew is impeded by a missing tooth, or missing teeth. As time passes, your limited dental function can leave you reliant on a less than ideal diet, which can create more health troubles. If you want to make sure your dental prosthetic has enough support to offer functional benefit, talk to your dentist about using a dental implant to hold your restoration. (more…)
Check Out Dayspring Nature Preserve’s Earthfest!
On Saturday, April 7, you and your family can head out to Dayspring Nature Preserve for their special Earthfest event! Interactive exhibits will be set up for guests to use, and there will be live music playing throughout the day. You and your family can also spend the day enjoying outdoor activities, while also learning about the natural world around us. You can bring a picnic, enjoy fun games, and join experts on site to see live demonstrations, and explore the area during a guided nature walk! This special event is FREE to attend, and it will provide a great opportunity for Allen families to enjoy spending time together, while also learning more about our natural world. (more…)
What To Do If Your Dental Trouble Calls For Urgent Care
A painful or sensitive tooth can make it hard to eat, and it can be a frustrating distraction that interferes with your day. In cases where tooth pain is serious, it may call for urgent treatment. What should you do if you feel you need emergency dental care? Our practice takes care to see our patients when they need attention for an emergency matter, even if that care is needed at an inconvenient time. Because we provide modern restorative dental care, you can count on treatment that works to minimize your discomfort. Our restorations can also blend in with your smile, to avoid any esthetic worries. (more…)
Quiz: How TMJ Dysfunction Can Affect Your Life
How much impact can an oral health problem have on your life? If you currently struggle with TMJ dysfunction, you can be well aware of how intrusive this problem has the potential to be. When patients struggle with problems that affect their jaw joints, they can have a hard time biting, chewing, and speaking, typically simple functions that can become difficult, or painful. There is also the potential to develop pains in your face, neck, shoulders, and head. If your struggles with TMJ dysfunction include a tendency to grind your teeth (a problem known as bruxism), you also run the risk of suffering serious dental damage. (more…)
The Impact Your Breakfast Can Have On Your Smile
You can start your day with healthy, smile-friendly choices, or you can make decisions that are less beneficial. Different people will have different morning routines, based on their responsibilities, and how long it takes them to feel alert. If your morning routine involves effective preventive dental care, and a breakfast that limits sugar, you can give yourself a better chance at avoiding cavities. However, if you frequently fail to brush, and cram in a sugary breakfast on your way out the door, you may have the misfortune of learning you need treatment for a cavity at your next dental exam. (more…)
Check Out Outdoor Adventure Day April 7!
On Saturday, April 7, you and your family can enjoy a local slice of the great outdoors by taking part in Allen’s Outdoor Adventure Day! This special event, taking place at Bethany Lakes Park, encourages residents of all ages to come take part in various activities around the park. This is a great chance to see how you can enjoy a local connection with nature, as well as a great opportunity to bond with your family. This event is being made FREE to the public, but you can reserve a spot for this event by registering online. If you love a good outdoor activity, or if you just want to see a little more of Allen’s Bethany Lakes Park, this will be a great opportunity! (more…)
Making Plans To Address A Range Of Smile Concerns
If you go without routine dental care for an extended stretch of time, several problems may develop with your oral health. When you schedule a dental exam after a long absence, your dentist might have to alert you to multiple issues that you need to have addressed. Fortunately, you can make arrangements to fully care for your smile. That can mean planning several restorative dental treatments, but you should not feel limited to solely addressing health matters. If you want to learn more about cosmetic dental care, make sure to let your dentist know! You can be amazed at how much improvement you can see after the right cosmetic procedure. (more…)
