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…)
Answering Your Cavity Questions
The more you understand tooth decay, and what it can do to your teeth, the more you can respect the need to stay on top of matters concerning oral health. Brushing and flossing are understood to be effective at removing harmful agents from your teeth, and protecting them from against decay. Regular dental visits are important because your teeth receive a professional cleaning, and you receive a careful examination from your dentist. Recognizing why these services are so important, and what happens if you neglect to receive the care you need, can help you better appreciate the value of a healthy smile. (more…)
The Functional Value Of A Dental Bridge
The esthetic value of a dental prosthetic can be apparent to anyone who has suffered tooth loss. The right restoration can look like a natural tooth, so that those people unaware of your past tooth loss can have no idea you have had work done at all. That emphasis on the cosmetic value of a prosthetic should not obscure the importance of prosthodontics for your oral health. When you have a prosthetic unit that is permanently held, you can have an easier time biting and chewing food. For people who have a harder time speaking comfortably after tooth loss, a secure prosthetic can help communication feel more natural again. You can have a permanent prosthetic without needing oral surgery by having a dental bridge put in place. (more…)
Enjoying The Holiday While Taking Care Of Your Teeth
As the year nears its end, we can find ourselves with no shortage of holiday-themed events to attend, and plenty of tasty treats to enjoy. While you might understandably want to make the most of your holiday season, you should be mindful of how your actions can affect your teeth. Exposing your smile to more sugary treats means increasing your cavity risk. If you are away for the holiday, you could find yourself being less attentive to your oral care routine. Smart preventive dental care is important all year long. Good behaviors at home, along with regular dental visits, can have a strong positive effect on the health of your teeth. (more…)
Some Helpful Information Regarding Root Canal Treatments
The words “root canal” can make a patient ill at ease, but is the procedure actually that serious? Thanks to modern tools, and the safe use of anesthesia, your dentist can perform a root canal treatment that minimizes discomfort. That being said, you should certainly be concerned for a tooth that is in need of this procedure. A root canal is called for when bacteria infects the living tissue housed in your tooth’s pulp. You can feel real discomfort when this occurs, and you can face the real risk of losing your tooth if care is not provided in time. (more…)
