How can parents make sure that kids – particularly younger ones – keep up with good preventive dental care? Checking in on the habits of younger children can be important, especially during a holiday season full of sweets. Of course, you should not feel like you have all the responsibility when it comes to instructing kids on dental care. During your child’s visits with the dentist, they can be guided through effective brushing and flossing strategies. These instructive sessions are provided in addition to the routine preventive treatment patients of all ages enjoy. Once your child’s adult teeth start to arrive, your dentist may further boost their cavity defense by applying dental sealants. (more…)
A Habit Of Clenching Your Jaw Can Put Your Smile In Jeopardy
When you feel stressed, how do you respond? It may be common for people to clench their jaw in tense moments, but when this becomes a nighttime habit, it can put you at risk of serious dental trouble. People who exhibit signs of bruxism, a tendency towards teeth grinding, can often wake up with pain in their face, and a lasting soreness or sensitivity in their teeth. This may lead to the development of TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder (though in other cases, TMD is the cause of a teeth grinding habit). You can also find yourself suffering dental damage as a result of this recurring problem. (more…)
Are You Ready To Take Care Of A Chipped Or Cracked Tooth?
If you have a tooth that is chipped or cracked, you can be deeply put off by how that damage has affected your appearance. After all, it only takes one visible flaw to throw your appearance into disruption. You should also know that untreated damage may leave you at risk for oral health troubles. With the appropriate dental work, you can see to it that your smile is protected, and improved. Many people will use cosmetic dental treatment to address this type of problem, and see real improvement afterward. However, if your damage is making it more difficult to practice regular dental functions, or if it leaves you at risk for an infection, restorative dental work may need to take place. (more…)
Enjoy Breakfast With Santa December 19
On Tuesday, December 19, Allen families can enjoy a hot, tasty breakfast, and a photo opportunity with Santa Claus himself! A festive morning event, Breakfast With Santa gives you and opportunity to capture an image with your child on Santa’s lap. Kids who attend will receive a complimentary breakfast and Tiny Tots. You can take time out for a special activity with St. Nick, and help yourself to a little breakfast, too! The Breakfast With Santa event is being hosted at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. (more…)
Spend The New Year With A Beautiful Smile
Are you thinking about how you would like 2018 to be different from this year? The forming of New Year’s resolutions can be motivating and exciting, and help us organize our goals for the future. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, you may be interested in making a plan to enjoy cosmetic dental work. With the right treatment, you can finally take care of embarrassing flaws that have made you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Because these treatments can make a bigger impact than you expect, and in less time than you anticipate, you can enjoy those positive changes sooner than you realize. (more…)
Dental Checkups Help Healthy Smiles Stay In Good Condition
If you want to take good care of your smile today, there are several things you can do. You can start by looking for ways to reduce the negative impact on your smile that your diet might have. You should also make sure you brush at least two times, and give the task the necessary time and attention to effectively clean your teeth. Combined with a daily flossing practice, this will help you prevent an accumulation of harmful oral bacteria. As important as daily care is, you should not assume that it can take the place of routine dental exams. Regular checkups give you the kind of care you are not capable of giving yourself, and warn you of potential issues calling for restorative dental work. (more…)
The Care Available To You After A Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies are never pleasant, but prompt attention and dedicated care can help you recover quickly after experiencing trauma. An emergency may come from harm that leaves you with a cracked or chipped tooth, or from the onset of significant pain. While circumstances may vary, you should understand that if you need attention, our office can help you secure treatment promptly, to help you recover. The restorative dental work you receive in response to an emergency can do more than just stop pain, and protect you from future problems. A custom restoration can offer restorative and cosmetic benefits. (more…)
Bring The Kids To Meet Santa At Allen’s Holiday Celebration
Meeting Santa is an important part of the Christmas experience. If you and your family are looking for an opportunity to say hello to St. Nick, you can find him at Allen’s Holiday Celebration. On Saturday, December 16, the Joe Farmer Recreation Center will play the part of a winter wonderland, and families will be welcomed in to enjoy a range of festive activities. In addition to fun games, craft making, and other projects, there will be a special story time with Santa himself! This is a great opportunity for the kids to fulfill an important part of the Christmas experience, and a chance for your family to enjoy a moment to celebrate the holiday season. (more…)
Enjoy Peaceful Sleep With The Help Of A Snore Guard
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…)
