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…)
Enjoy Allen’s Sixth Annual Great Turkey Skate!
On Saturday, November 25, the Allen Community Ice Rink will host its sixth annual Great Turkey Skate! During this special skating event, the center will host a series of different seasonal games and activities, including a game of Turkey Bowling. During the event, you will be able to receive a free skate rental by bringing in a non-perishable item for donation. This is a great way for families to have a little holiday fun, work off some of your Thanksgiving meal, and give back to the community. (more…)
Talk To Your Dentist About Stopping Your Snoring Problem
Snoring can be a nuisance, and an embarrassment. If you leave a snoring issue unaddressed, it can be aggravating for the people you live with, particularly a partner who shares a bed with you. In cases where snoring is caused by sleep apnea, the problem can even have an impact on your health. Snoring sounds are produced when soft tissue in your throat partially blocks your airways. With a custom-made snore guard in place, you can sleep through the night without experiencing this blockage, meaning you can sleep peacefully, and quietly. Your dentist can provide you with this oral appliance, and ensure that it is a proper, custom fit. (more…)
What To Expect From An Implant-Supported Prosthetic
Why should you consider having a dental implant placed in order to hold a prosthetic? Patients who receive this advanced restorative support enjoy better stability for a replacement tooth (or for replacement teeth), and can feel more confident in their ability to bite and chew food. Dental implants also help you avoid the issue of jawbone resorption, which can compromise a person’s oral support and function over time. Implants are used to hold a range of prosthetic units. You can trust your implant to hold a single replacement tooth in place, or use a sequence of implants to hold something larger. Even a set of dentures can be supported! (more…)
See The “Smile, Laugh, And Enjoy The Ride” Exhibit On 11.12
On Sunday, November 12, you can check out the special “Smile, Laugh, And Enjoy The Ride” exhibit on display at Allen’s Blue House Too art gallery. The exhibit will showcase a number of paintings from artist Gail Delger. Delger’s work has received accolades from a number of professional organizations throughout the nation, and featured in several books. You and your family can explore the gallery and enjoy a selection of works by Delger, while also enjoying the other engaging pieces on display at Blue House Too. (more…)
