Snoring puts a strain on relationships, and can leave you feeling self-conscious. How can you put a stop to this embarrassing problem? Your dentist can actually help you by offering you a snore guard. When you place it in your mouth before you go to bed, the guard will keep your jaw positioned so that your airways are not blocked while you sleep. By keeping your breathing passage unobstructed, you can enjoy sound sleep without making disruptive noise. In cases where snoring is a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a snore guard may be able to help you rest without the use of a CPAP machine. (more…)
Restoring A Tooth With Cosmetic Problems In One Appointment
Can you imagine seeing your smile transformed in just one dental appointment? Thanks to modern cosmetic dental care, your dentist can make remarkable changes to how you look in less time than you might think. One esthetic problem that can feel especially difficult to solve is issues with the shape or structure of a tooth. Just one uneven, damaged, misshapen, or undersized tooth can have serious consequences for your appearance. By performing a dental bonding treatment on problem teeth, your dentist can effectively hide those issues, and boost your appearance tremendously. In many cases, this work can be completed in the course of only one appointment! (more…)
Quiz: What You Should Expect From Modern Cavity Treatment
When you go in for a cavity treatment, what kind of outcome should you expect? Is it fair to worry that your dental restoration might draw undesired attention to itself, and throw off your appearance? Patients who need restorative dental work can be relieved to learn that modern cavity treatment can include fillings and dental crowns that will not disrupt your smile. Using composite resin for dental fillings will provide discreet protection after decay is removed. For larger cavities – including cavities that make root canal treatment necessary – crowns that are constructed with porcelain or zirconia offer important support, while also closely imitating the look of your natural teeth. (more…)
Adding Extra Cavity Protection With Sealants
Many people are able to combine at-home care with regular dental checkups, and keep themselves free of cavities. Unfortunately, some people have a more difficult time with this. If you have found it hard to protect yourself against tooth decay, you may be affected by issues unrelated to your preventive habits. If you experience dry mouth, you can find it more difficult to avoid cavities, as your saliva acts as natural protection. Others will struggle because their enamel is simply not as strong, and more susceptible to harm. If you need something more than routine preventive treatment, dental sealants can help. Sealants are commonly associated with children’s oral care, as they can be most effective on adult teeth that have recently erupted. (more…)
Can Your Dentist Restore Your Smile After A Dental Injury?
What can be done about your smile after you have suffered a dental injury? There are actually several ways your dentist can respond to damage. In some cases, the best approach will be a cosmetic dental treatment. However, in more serious issues, restorative dental work can be needed. One reason many people can grow alarmed by a dental emergency is because they fear their smile will be affected. Fortunately, your dentist can review the problem, and provide the appropriate treatment for your smile so that it looks good, and is returned to good health. (more…)
Fully Addressing Problems With Jaw Joint Alignment
If you are suffering from problems with poor jaw joint alignment, you can experience regular discomfort, as well as functional limitations. This problem, known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), can have a serious impact on your quality of life if nothing is done. If your problems also involve a habit of jaw clenching, you can even suffer serious dental damage. Our office can help you by supplying the appropriate treatment for your issues. With help, you can manage discomfort caused by TMD, and improve your ability to bite, chew, and speak. Our office can identify and address jaw problems during a routine dental exam, but you should not feel like you have to wait for your next visit if you have concerns. With a custom oral appliance, your dentist can address poor alignment, and protect you against teeth grinding. (more…)
Take On The 5K Rudolph Run In Downtown Allen Dec 2
On Saturday, December 2, you can work off some holiday calories by hitting the streets for the Rudolph Run 5K event! This race, which includes a one mile fun run along with the 5K race through downtown Allen, encourages runners of all ages to take part. If you sign up by Sunday, November 19, you can receive a free t-shirt, but runners have until the morning of the race to join. This is a great way to enjoy some family activity, while also enjoying some seasonal fitness. (more…)
3 Things You Should Know About A Take-Home Whitening Kit
With a professional whitening kit supplied by your dentist, you can look forward to major cosmetic dental improvements. Store bought whitening agents can provide some positive changes, but you can be disappointed by the relative lack of overall results. Your dentist’s whitening kit will include professional bleaching gels, which can make significant changes by targeting stains over the counter products leave untouched. While this can be the ideal treatment for many patients wanting to whiten their smile, you may need to take a different approach if you have what is known as intrinsic discoloration. (more…)
3 Benefits You Should Expect From Restorative Dental Work
The basic goal of restorative dental work sounds simple enough – your dentist is repairing a problem with your tooth, and ensuring it has proper support. For instance, if you have a cavity, they will remove the infection, and provide a dental filling or dental crown to protect your tooth. Being able to count on that support is important. Unfortunately, our teeth are not capable of repairing themselves after the experience of a cavity. When you come in for restorative care, you deserve to leave with a confident feeling that your tooth has the protection it needs. Thanks to modern dental materials, your dentist can also make sure your restoration fits in with your smile, so you have no cosmetic anxieties after treatment. (more…)
Quiz: Making Cosmetic Changes With Porcelain Veneers
If you are thinking about making improvements to your smile, you may be curious about what kinds of changes a cosmetic dental treatment can make. Different patients will have different issues with their appearance, and the best results can be a matter of finding the right procedure. That being said, porcelain veneers offer big changes, and can help many patients make big improvements to how they look. During a consultation, you can talk to your dentist about the improvements you would like to make, and learn how veneers, or any other cosmetic treatment, can help. (more…)
