If you have a snoring problem, you can feel embarrassed, and you can worry about how your problem is impacting your partner. Thanks to your dentist, you may be able to enjoy relief from snoring. With a snore guard, you can rest easy during the night. Its presence will stop the partial airway blockages that have been causing the distracting noises you make through the night. For patients with obstructive sleep apnea, snoring may be a sign of a more serious issue. Your dentist may be able to help you by using a snore guard to stop sleep apnea’s impact on your health. (more…)
A Cavity Can Kill Your Tooth If You Fail To Treat It
How much trouble can one cavity cause? That answer will depend on how quick you are to seek treatment. If you keep up with dental care, and are able to seek restorative dental treatment early, you can stop a cavity when it only harms your enamel. Once a dental filling is put in place, your treatment needs will be satisfied. However, if you neglect your oral health needs, and allow a cavity to grow serious, it can be more devastating to your tooth, and your overall smile. A root canal will be necessary if you allow a cavity enough time to start damaging the interior of your tooth. Eventually, decay will do irreversible damage, which will effectively end any chance you have of saving it. (more…)
Is My Jaw Pain Serious Enough To Require Dental Care?
If you start to notice problems with your jaw cropping up, like difficulty in jaw function, or chronic pain, you could be exhibiting signs of TMD. TMD refers to problems with your temporomandibular joints (your TMJs – people sometimes refer to the condition itself as “TMJ”). If you feel you may have this problem, discussing it with your dentist can lead to help. A special oral appliance will be constructed to help keep your jaw in a more comfortable position. If you are experiencing jaw issues, you may also find that you are grinding your teeth while you sleep. This issue, bruxism, can also be addressed by your dentist. (more…)
Enjoy A Free Folk Concert At The Allen Civic Auditorium
On Friday, September 29, Allen residents are encouraged to come out to the Allen Civic Auditorium and enjoy a FREE live folk concert as part of the Allen Library’s annual Folk Festival. The performance, from singers/songwriters Lynn Adler and Lindy Hearne, will provide the audience with a strong connection to the various roots that support the folk genre. The concert is sponsored by the Allen Public Library and the Texas Commission On The Arts. If you are interested in folk music, or are looking for a fun evening that is kind to your wallet, this folk concert can provide you with terrific entertainment. (more…)
Quiz: Planning To Restore Your Incomplete Smile
Missing teeth can hurt how you look, how you approach eating, and your overall oral health. Thanks to modern dental care, your dentist can provide you with prosthetic dental support that offers functional value, while also improving how you look. Many patients who seek a prosthetic can benefit from the placement of a dental implant. An implant provides a sort of artificial tooth root for your restoration, which creates better support. It can also provide unique support for your jawbone, which can be vulnerable to deterioration after tooth loss. Multiple implants can be used to secure a larger restoration. (more…)
Watch Out For Soft Drinks, For Your Smile’s Sake
A soft drink can be a refreshing treat on a hot day, or a terrific complement to your meal. However, you should remember that sodas, while tasty, can cause trouble for your smile. These beverages can be high in sugar, and that can raise your risk for developing cavities. Because these drinks are acidic, they can also soften your enamel, and reduce your defense against decay. That means that even diet drinks, which promise to be sugar-free, will make you more likely to need restorative dental care. Limiting soft drinks, and turning to water, can help you avoid problems. Water with fluoride can even help make your enamel more resistant to decay! (more…)
The Importance Of Dealing With Tartar
If you fail to have tartar removed from your teeth, you can face a notable risk for problems like tooth decay and gum disease. The trouble with tartar is that you will not be able to remove it on your own. The substance – hardened plaque – will not be moved by brushing and flossing. What this means is that when there is tartar buildup on your teeth, you will not be able to address its threat on your own. A professional dental cleaning will be able to remove the substance, and protect your smile. You will receive a routine cleaning when you go in for a standard dental exam, which should occur twice a year (unless your dentist tells you to use a different time line). (more…)
Clearing Up Confusion About Cavity Treatment
One thing should be clear – if you have a cavity, you need treatment from your dentist to stop it. There is just not a method at your disposal for eliminating a cavity, or even stopping its spread, without seeking restorative dental care. The type of care you receive is determined based on how severe your cavity has grown. If you have a smaller cavity, your dentist can remove it, and supply protection for you in the form of a tooth-colored filling. However, a more advanced level of decay will mean that more involved care is in order. (more…)
Keeping Up With Your Oral Health On Vacation
With Labor Day coming up, you may have a plan to enjoy some time out of town soon. Vacations give us the opportunity to unwind, to ignore our usual responsibilities, and relieve stress. Unfortunately, there is no way to take a vacation from your oral health. If you overindulge in sweets (a mistake that is especially easy to make during a road trip), or become lax with your regular oral hygiene, you run a higher risk for dental problems. Those problems can include tartar development, gum disease, and cavities. When you keep up with good habits, at home and away, you are more likely to receive a clean bill of health at your next routine dental exam. (more…)
What To Anticipate From Having Porcelain Veneers Placed
Porcelain veneers can make big changes to your appearance, but what else will they change? Will you find yourself cutting almost all of your favorite foods from your diet? Will you need to perform some complicated ritual to clean your teeth? Your regular responsibilities when it comes to taking care of your smile will largely go unchanged. Your dentist may recommend a non-abrasive toothpaste, to prevent any scuffing of your veneers, but you will still brush and floss like normal. You should be mindful of the products you consume. While veneers are resistant to stains, they cannot be treated with whitening agents, like your enamel. Your veneers are built to handle the biting and chewing pressures your teeth have already been facing, but being mindful of actions that can cause damage can help you preserve them. (more…)
