Brushing and flossing should both be established parts of your routine oral care. These actions can remove bacteria and food debris, keep plaque off your smile, and stop the formation of tartar. Unfortunately, if tartar does form, you will not be able to remove the substance through your daily regimen. Tartar removal is one benefit to having a professional teeth cleaning from your hygienist. This cleaning takes place during routine dental exams, and can improve your protection against tooth decay and gum disease. While you can provide important care for your teeth on your own, a professional cleaning offers a significant preventive dental advantage. (more…)
Using Porcelain Veneers To Deal With Dental Flaws
You may have a hard time looking at your smile without letting your eyes wander to a particular dental flaw, or flaws, holding back your overall appearance. You might be uncomfortable with your smile due to the presence of an abnormal tooth – one that developed improperly, or one that is affected by damage. You could have multiple issues affecting multiple teeth. Many patients who want to make big changes, and eliminate these types of problems, will opt to receive porcelain veneers. Veneers offer coverage that will make your smile look natural, and flawless, meaning you can eliminate the appearance of those flaws you struggle to ignore. (more…)
Tobacco Use Can Be Hazardous To Your Smile
There is no shortage of information available to warn you against the dangers of tobacco use. However, many people have maintained a habit of smoking, or using chewing tobacco. Special attention given to the effects of tobacco on your smile should not diminish the threats to your larger health. That being said, it should help you better appreciate how something like smoking can affect your daily life. Tobacco increases your risks for tooth decay and gum disease (which can increase your risk for losing teeth), and create a need for more restorative dental care. If you have broken a habit of smoking or using smokeless tobacco, you may need cosmetic dental treatment to address problems with your appearance. (more…)
Does Your Filling Need To Be Replaced?
A tooth filling will need to be in place permanently, because your tooth will not rebuild the material lost to a cavity. If your filling loosens, or if it falls out, you should seek restorative dental care to address the matter as soon as possible, because your tooth is left vulnerable from its lack of support. Your dental filling is made from composite resin, which offers patients both cosmetic and restorative advantages. The appearance of composite resin makes it a good match for your enamel, so it will not create a contrast between the filling and your tooth. This material is also capable of bonding directly to your tooth, so you enjoy a dependable hold. (more…)
Allen’s Family Cultural Festival Takes Place June 10
On Saturday, June 10, Allen families can come together at the Allen Public Library for a special event, the Allen Family Cultural Festival. This event was developed as a way of helping local residents support – and learn about – diverse cultural groups. It is also an opportunity for you to take advantage of the courtyard in front of the library, and to officially kick off the city’s Summer Reading Program! Participation in the Family Cultural Festival is open to Allen residents, and you can join in at no cost. (more…)
What Material Should Your Crown Be Made From?
A dental crown has to hold up against a serious task – taking on the biting and chewing pressures you put on your teeth. When you receive a crown from your dentist, it should be durable enough to withstand serious force. That being said, some teeth are put under more strain than others. If you need a crown for one of your molars or premolars, your dentist might caution that you need a metal crown to hold up against the strain it will face. However, if your crown is meant for one of your front teeth, you may have a more appearance-friendly material recommended. A crown made of porcelain, or one constructed with zirconia, can fit in well with your smile. (more…)
Your Dentist Can Recommend Cosmetic Smile Improvements
You may be ready to improve your smile, but unsure of what, exactly, you can do to make those desired improvements a reality. If you want to learn what cosmetic dental treatments are offered, and how they can improve your smile, you can set up a cosmetic consultation. Your dentist can base their recommendations on your particular needs. You might also learn that a problem with a tooth may actually call for restorative dental care. This can be the case if the tooth’s flaws also affect its ability to operate. (more…)
Helpful Information About The Root Canal Experience
No dentist would ask you to be excited about needing a root canal treatment, but you should recognize the procedure’s importance when you have a serious tooth problem. While people may recognize the term as a type of dental work, you may not understand what role a root canal plays in restorative dental treatment. A root canal is used for some, but not all, cavity treatments. The reason your dentist takes this approach is to address tooth decay that has reached the pulp, or the interior of your tooth. Stopping a cavity at this stage is important – if nothing is done, the tooth can be irreversibly harmed, and more health problems can occur. (more…)
Keeping Up With Oral Care When Life’s Pace Becomes Hectic
You might think of dental care as a priority, but are you keeping up with the right habits when your life’s pace becomes hectic? It is important to remember that “good oral care” means more than just making sure you brushed your teeth before rushing off to work. Your diet affects your smile, too. If you have a habit to rely on caffeinated beverages, or gravitate towards sweet, sugary foods when you have to rush through a busy day, your smile can be affected. Paying attention to these habits, as well as keeping up with brushing and flossing, can have a strong positive effect. Of course, you should also make sure that you still come in for regular dental checkups, as they offer crucial benefits for your oral health. (more…)
Allen’s Youth Fishing Derby To Be Held May 6
On Saturday, May 6, Allen’s younger residents can come out to compete in the Youth Fishing Derby. The competition is set to take place at Bethany Lakes Park. The competition will be divided up by age group, and the winner will be based on the largest fish caught. An overall prize for the largest fish will also be rewarded. The Youth Fishing Derby is a great way to encourage your child to take advantage of Allen’s natural resources, and a great excuse for you and your family to enjoy a day at Bethany Lakes Park. (more…)
