Allen residents are encouraged to take part in this year’s Duck Derby, which is being held at the Don Radenbaugh Natatorium. If you want to compete, the first step you need to take is to come by and pick up your racing duck, and give it your personal decorative touch. The decorated ducks are due back to the Natatorium by 5 pm on Friday, February 10. On the morning of Saturday, February 11, you can come out and watch as the ducks compete in a “race” down the lazy river. Prizes based on the race outcome and the quality of duck decoration will be awarded. (more…)
Quiz: What To Expect From Emergency Dental Care
Hopefully, you will never need to act on your knowledge of what you should do after suffering a dental emergency. That being said, it is preferable to have the information and never use it than to have an urgent issue, and not know how to best respond. One important thing to remember is that your dentist takes dental emergencies seriously. They will work to bring you in the day of the incident and address the problem. The restorative dental work they ultimately perform aims to address discomfort, and you will be relieved to know that there are restorations available to preserve your smile’s appearance. (more…)
How Dental Sealants Offer Sustained Cavity Protection
Regular oral care at home offers you an important degree of cavity protection (for the record, that care should include flossing). You can improve your preventive dental care by limiting harmful agents like sugar in your diet, and sticking to a semiannual dental checkup schedule. Because some patients can have higher cavity risks even when they maintain good habits, they can benefit from dental sealants. Sealants offer a special degree of protection by keeping bacteria and food debris separate from the surface of your teeth. This protection is commonly offered for children once their adult back teeth arrive, but sealants can also help adults who are more prone to cavity formation. (more…)
Your Experience Receiving A Dental Crown
How will a dental crown change your oral health? Will it alter your smile? To understand what to expect from a dental crown, it is helpful to recognize how an issue that makes a crown necessary can affect you. Many patients who learn they need a crown are having a serious cavity addressed. You could have a tooth that is suffering from decay that has reached its pulp, causing acute discomfort. The restorative dental work you receive can protect your tooth from being lost, and can put a stop to chronic pain or sensitivity. Your dentist will also rely on a dental crown for damage that threatens the integrity of the tooth. This protective cap is counted on to help you feel the way you did before the problem developed. (more…)
See The Allen Community Theater Perform Epic Proportions
Starting the evening of Friday, January 27, Allen residents can come to Allen’s Community Theater and catch a performance of Epic Proportions, a riotous send-up of classic Hollywood. Local performers will help bring the show, and its characters, to life, and you can enjoy a fun night on the town while supporting Allen’s arts culture. The play will run through February 12, and tickets are already available! If you are interested in advertising through Allen’s Community Theater, or if you would like to become involved with the group, you can learn more by checking out their website here. (more…)
Linking Your Smile Issues With The Right Cosmetic Treatment
How would you like to have frustrating physical flaws eliminated from your smile? If you can talk to your dentist about what you aspects of your smile you would like to change, they can recommend which cosmetic dental treatment can provide your most idealized outcome. That being said, an initial consultation is about more than just determining the right procedure for you. You should also have your current oral health assessed – problems that require restorative dental care should be addressed before you undergo a cosmetic procedure. Once you are approved for treatment, your dentist can take care of discoloration, and any flaws that affect the shape of your teeth, or make them appear unsightly. (more…)
3 Reasons To Make Sure You Keep Up With Dental Visits
If you care about your smile, you should care about your oral health. If you care about your oral health, you should be taking advantage of the services provided during regular dental exams. That does not mean your dentist needs to do all the work. Brushing and flossing are absolutely important to your dental well-being, and you should be mindful of what your diet is doing to your teeth. That being said, there are advantages to semiannual checkups that are not replicable. Regular visits make it easier to keep your teeth cavity-free, but they also serve as an important means of identifying – and treating – problems that have developed between appointments. (more…)
The Role Dental Implants Play In Prosthetic Dentistry
Your dental implant is not your prosthetic tooth – the implant itself actually takes on the function of a tooth root. That being said, the implant offers important support, and can provide an improved prosthetic dental experience. Before receiving this artificial root, your dentist needs to review your current condition, and approve you for the placement. Once approved, you will come in for a procedure where the implant is permanently inserted into your jawbone. Your restoration will be set after you have had time to heal. You can enjoy enough stability to count on your prosthetic tooth when biting and chewing. The presence of the implant can also help keep neighboring teeth more secure. (more…)
Help From Your Dentist To Stop Teeth Grinding
Bruxism, a condition that sees a person habitually grind their teeth, can ensure you wake up feeling less than refreshed. You may be surprised to awaken with sore teeth, a jaw ache, even pain in your face, neck, or head. This condition can cause discomfort in the short term, but it also leaves you vulnerable to excess dental damage if you do not address the problem. Talking to your dentist about teeth grinding can lead to a solution that protects your teeth, and helps you avoid starting your morning in pain. They can provide you with a custom-made mouth guard that stops your teeth from grinding through the night. (more…)
Quiz: Using Cosmetic Dental Work To Improve Your Smile
To what degree can you change your appearance through dental work? With the cosmetic dental procedures available to you, you can see big changes made to your smile, which can have a big impact on how you look overall. Procedures like teeth whitening and dental bonding can often be completed in one visit. You will need to plan for a followup visit if you are receiving porcelain veneers, but their improvements can last for many years. Remember that your smile is one of your most prominent features, and its quality can have a big effect on your appearance as a whole. (more…)
