You can look forward to having a great new smile to show off after you have porcelain veneers placed. However, you may be wondering how their presence will change your oral health habits going forward. Your dentist may recommend a switch to non-abrasive toothpaste, but regular dental care responsibilities like brushing and flossing should not change otherwise. Your veneers are intended to be a cosmetic improvement that lasts for many years. Taking care to brush and floss properly, and limiting items in your diet that might stain them, can ensure you enjoy that sustained improvement. (more…)
Identifying Unexpected Threats To Your Dental Health
Most patients will be familiar with common oral health threats. You can have a clear understanding of your oral health risk if you neglect to brush and floss properly, or if you consume an excess amount of sugar during the day. Hopefully, you also recognize the importance of regular dental exams in combating cavities. However, you may not realize how other factors can play a part in your cavity risk. While you can protect your teeth with at-home and professional dental cleanings, being more aware of your particular cavity risks can make it easier to avoid decay. (more…)
Can You Count On Dental Bonding To Fix Your Smile Issues?
If you are thinking about what cosmetic dental work can do for you, you may already have a clear idea of how you want to look after treatment. Different patients will have different flaws holding back the quality of their smile. Some patients are only concerned with fixing the color of their teeth, while others are bothered by a tooth that is misshapen, or poorly sized. Of course, some patients will have multiple problems, and will hope to eliminate as many of them as possible with their dentist’s help. A dental bonding treatment can be effective against discoloration, but it is also a dependable means of taking care of damaged and misshapen teeth. (more…)
3 Habits That Can Help You Improve Your Oral Health
Improving your oral health habits can have an obvious benefit for cavity-prone people, but there are also advantages for people who have sustained a relatively good dental condition. After all, a person’s relative risk for tooth decay can change over time, and your current oral care regimen may not keep you problem-free forever. These helpful habits can benefit your existing routine, which should already include good teeth brushing habits, and regular dental checkups every six months. When you combine personal care at home with professional care from your dentist, you can ensure your smile stays in great shape. (more…)
Take Part In Allen’s Outdoor Adventure Fest
On Saturday, March 25, the city of Allen will host its Outdoor Adventure Fest. This special gathering is open to seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, but novices are also encouraged to join in. The event, hosted at Bethany Lakes Park (behind Joe Farmer Recreation Center), will offer guidance on a variety of interesting outdoor activities. Registration is required for this event. Individual registration is $10, but a discounted rate for groups is available. This can be a great way to introduce your family to the outdoor life, pick up some new skills for your next adventure, and enjoy the sights at Bethany Lakes Park. (more…)
Will A Dental Filling Affect Your Smile?
Your dentist would not expect you to take the discovery of a cavity as welcome news. That being said, you can enjoy effective – and discreet – care when you have a dental filling to restore your tooth. Before placing the filling, your dentist removes infected enamel, and cleans the area where the cavity formed. To make up for the loss of tooth structure, composite resin is applied, to re-fill the area. Composite resin looks enough like your enamel for it to blend with your tooth, and your smile. Your dentist can even ensure that the color of the resin is tinted to match the surrounding tooth. (more…)
Are You Being Affected By TMD?
How are you feeling lately? Have you been dealing with headaches, or putting up with jaw pain? Are you having a harder time just moving your jaw to eat and speak? These are all signs that you have been struggling with TMD, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Your TMJs can be affected by stress, particularly if you have been grinding your teeth. You could also develop this problem if arthritis affects your jaw joints, or you suffer an injury. If you have been experiencing these discomforts, tell your dentist. They can help you fight back against TMD. Many patients will benefit from an oral insert that helps align their jaw, which can bring relief. (more…)
The Importance Of Oral Care For Young Children
Sure, your child’s baby teeth (also referred to as their primary teeth) will not stick around. In fact, you should start seeing their replacements (their secondary, or adult, teeth) arrive at a relatively young age. If that leads you to think oral care for primary teeth is unimportant, think again. You should bring your child to see your dentist by around their second birthday, and you should provide care for their primary teeth when they start to arrive. These primary teeth deserve care – they can suffer from tooth decay, and that decay can allow bacteria to cause them pain. Early regular dental exams are also important for allowing your dentist to watch the growth and development of their jaw structure for signs of issues that will need to be addressed. (more…)
Taking Home Professional Cosmetic Care With A Whitening Kit
If you want to enjoy a professional degree of cosmetic dental care, you need that care to be supplied by your dentist, right? You can actually enjoy professional whitening results, which can brighten your teeth by many shades, through a whitening kit your dentist can send home with you. The kit will include prescription strength whitening gels, but you also receive specially designed oral trays that help you properly distribute the gel among your teeth. These whitening agents can provide expert care in removing stains from your teeth that have built up through the years. (more…)
Addressing Sleep Apnea Is Important For Your Health
Why should you be alarmed by sleep apnea? It is important to understand that people who suffer this condition are being robbed of the ability to fully rest. Even if you do not remember waking up, your body is forced out of rest to remove blockages to your airways, meaning your sleep cycle is frequently interrupted. That poor rest can cause you to suffer from grogginess, and make it harder for you to focus during the day. It can also aggravate issues with depression, and raise your risk for suffering a heart attack, or a stroke. If you are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, this condition may be treatable through an oral appliance your dentist can provide. (more…)
