How serious can a teeth grinding habit become? If you do not address bruxism, your tendency to clench your teeth can lead to significant dental damage. It can cause unsightly wear and tear that calls for a cosmetic treatment, but it can also mean suffering damage that calls for restorative dental work. Your dentist can protect you against dental damage by providing a special oral appliance that stops you from grinding your teeth during sleep. Depending on your needs, your dentist can perform cosmetic work to improve your smile, or provide any needed restorative care when you seek help for the effects of bruxism. (more…)
Why A Root Canal Treatment May Be Needed To Stop Tooth Pain
The discomfort stemming from tooth pain can ruin your day. You can struggle to bite and chew your food, and you can struggle to tune out the pain and concentrate on whatever tasks you need to accomplish. What you should know is that tooth pain can also be a sign that you are suffering from a significant cavity, one that has attacked the tooth’s pulp, and that you need restorative care from your dentist. By performing a root canal treatment, your dentist can put an end to the effects of advanced tooth decay, and allow you to move past your persistent discomfort. (more…)
Can Dental Discoloration After An Accident Be Fixed?
Not everyone’s dental discoloration stems from stains that have settled in their enamel. That type of discoloration, known as extrinsic discoloration, is common, but some patients will have intrinsic issues affect their smile. One possible cause is the way your tooth responds to a physical injury. Some people will find that their tooth looks dull after an accident. Unfortunately, a conventional whitening treatment will not be as effective in this situation. That being said, your dentist is able to provide an alternative method for fixing your cosmetic dental issue. (more…)
Allen Event Center To Host Collin County Home & Garden Show
On Friday, February 10, the Allen Event Center will host the eighth annual Collin County Home And Garden Show. The event will run through Sunday, February 12, and offer visitors a chance to check out a wide array of products for the home. That can mean something functional in the kitchen, or something fun for the back yard! During this event, you can meet with the hosts of the Animal Planet show, Tanked!, who will be on hand to talk about the show, and their work. The Collin County Home And Garden Show is your chance to meet with vendors and contractors, and learn what amazing changes you can make to your home. (more…)
Quiz: Your Options For Addressing Tooth Loss
Tooth loss is more than just a cosmetic concern, though anxiety over how your appearance is affected is understandable. When you no longer have a full set of teeth, you can have a more difficult time biting and chewing naturally. Prosthodontic dentistry can provide one of several different prosthetic dental options to restore your smile. The solutions provided by your dentist can fit your needs if you need to replace a single lost tooth, or if your problems are more advanced. The approach taken to restore your smile can offer different benefits. For instance, if you receive a dental implant-supported prosthetic, you can actually protect yourself against jawbone resorption, a common problem faced by people who lose teeth. (more…)
The Trouble With Waiting To Restore A Cavity
We all go through periods in our lives where we feel like we are constantly moving from one appointment to the next. Unfortunately, cavities can call for prompt treatment, even when we are at our busiest. The approach your dentist must take to restore your tooth after a cavity will depend on your condition. If the treatment takes place while decay is still in its early stages, you can have your tooth restored with a dental filling. However, if your cavity has more time to spread, the decay can worm its way into your tooth’s pulp. When that occurs, you will need a root canal treatment. (more…)
Is It Time To Replace Your Toothbrush?
To ensure you enjoy the full benefits when you brush, you want a toothbrush that can effectively clean your teeth. However, your toothbrush will eventually wear down over time, and a replacement can be called for. It is normally recommended that you replace your brush at around three or four months. You should also pay attention to its condition. Do the bristles look worn down? Do you feel like you no longer enjoy the same clean feeling you had when you started using it? If so, it may be time to pick up a new one. When you enjoy good at-home care, and you receive a regularly scheduled advanced dental cleaning from your hygienist, you can keep your risk for decay lowered. (more…)
Allen’s 20 Under 20 Art Exhibit Is Open Through Feb 11
The Allen Arts Alliance has put together the 20 Under 20 art exhibit, which is being used to showcase young, emerging talent in Allen’s community. Twenty local artists – all under age twenty – are showcasing their best works at Blue House Too. The show is intended to help shine a spotlight on burgeoning community talent, and help connect Allen residents with young artists. The juried art exhibit will be free to visit, and will be open Wednesday through Sunday each week, with the final show set for Saturday, February 11. (more…)
Maintaining Your Oral Health After Porcelain Veneers
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…)
