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…)
Join Allen’s Duck Derby On February 11
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…)
