After losing a tooth, you can lose critical confidence in your smile. This can have repercussions in your personal and professional life, and create situations where you feel embarrassed. In addition to making you self-conscious, tooth loss can also be detrimental to your oral health. Some people will find that their tooth loss interferes with how they would normally speak. It can also complicate biting and chewing. Your dentist can provide prosthetic dental support that addresses your functional and cosmetic concerns. You can receive help for a single lost tooth, or – if your losses have been more significant – you can be provided with prosthetic support for advanced tooth loss. (more…)
Have A Cavity Treated Before You Need A Root Canal
Why would a root canal treatment be called for to remove your cavity? This procedure is employed when you are suffering from an endodontic issue. If your cavity has spread within your tooth, then your dentist will need to perform a root canal to address the issue and remove the infection. A cavity will not start within your tooth. It will develop on the surface of your tooth, but over time, it can worsen, and eventually move to your pulp, and allow bacteria to attack the tooth’s living tissue. If you see your dentist for treatment before this occurs, the restorative dental work you require will not include a root canal. (more…)
A Cosmetic Answer For Teeth That Look Unhealthy
As the years pass, our teeth can suffer an accumulation of small damages from general wear and tear. These damages, along with the buildup of staining agents in our enamel, can make our teeth look older and unhealthier. If your dental problems are affecting your oral health, restorative dental work may be necessary. Cosmetic dental procedures can help if your smile is affected by problems that do not call for restorative treatments. Different treatments can have different benefits – if you are interested in cosmetic work, talk to your dentist about what you would like to change about your appearance. (more…)
The Allen Philharmonic Hosts A Special “Haunt”-cert Oct 21
On Friday, October 21, the Allen Philharmonic will perform a special, holiday-themed concert. The “Haunt”-cert will see the group perform a number of Halloween-friendly pieces. The family-friendly concert will also use work from iconic films, including the Harry Potter and Star Wars films, Nightmare Before Christmas, and others. The “Haunt”-cert will also include special guest performances from the Allen Civic Ballet! You and your family can enjoy the spooky performances, and support Allen’s local arts community. You can also arrive early and take part in the pre-concert activities, which include a photo booth and crafts for the kids. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume. (more…)
Quiz: Oral Health Protection From Your Dentist
It is better to prevent a dental problem than fix whatever issue arises with your smile. An important part of your dentist’s work is keeping your teeth in top shape, so that you can go longer without any issues that call for restorative dental work. If you want to maximize these preventive benefits, make sure you go in semiannually for regular dental exams. Your dentist will check the condition of your oral health thoroughly. You will also enjoy the dedicated, advanced care of your dental hygienist, who can fully clean your teeth. They eradicate any food debris and plaque stuck to your teeth, and remove tartar, which can be left behind when you brush and floss. (more…)
Superior Protection For Your Tooth With A Dental Crown
A damaged tooth can look unattractive, and it can be functionally inhibited. To properly care for a tooth that has been through an injury, or suffered serious tooth decay, your dentist can provide a dental crown. A crown is meant to be a permanent protector for a vulnerable tooth. This is not necessary for every level of damage or decay. For instance, if a cavity is caught in time, it may only need a dental filling. However, if its ability to function is seriously impaired, or you have had advanced work to remove a cavity, a crown can save your tooth. (more…)
Ignoring A Problem Tooth Can Be Trouble For Your Oral Health
Being slow to respond to a tooth that is in pain, or looks unsightly, can leave you vulnerable to a more serious oral health condition. You will not recover from a dental issue like you might recover from something like a sprained ankle – your ability to naturally heal from a tooth problem is more limited. If you leave a cavity unaddressed, it will continue to spread, and irreversibly damage more of your tooth. If it has too much time, it could even cause you to lose the tooth. Seeking out restorative dental care sooner means saving more of your tooth, and less risk it will need to be extracted. (more…)
The Allen Heritage Village Ribbon Cutting Event Is Oct 22
On Saturday, October 22, there will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the Allen Heritage Village. The Allen Heritage Guild, along with the mayor, and members of the Allen city council, will be on hand to celebrate renovations made at the Heritage Village. The Allen Heritage Village is intended to help preserve and commemorate the history of the town, and to offer residents a chance to learn more about where they live. Once the ribbon cutting ceremony has finished, there will be guided tours open to attendees that run until 2 pm. (more…)
3 Ways To Reduce Your Risk For Cavities
Good oral care makes it easier to avoid cavities. Some of that care should come from your dentist – every six months, you should go in for a regular dental exam. While this appointment will involve an inspection of your teeth, you will also receive a professional cleaning from your dental hygienist. In between these visits, you can take actions that will help keep your teeth in good condition, and free from decay. When you make smart oral health choices, you help preserve the condition – and the appearance – of your smile. (more…)
Using Dental Implants To Hold Replacement Teeth
The ideal dental prosthetic can help with more than just how you look whenever you smile. With the stability provided by a dental implant, you can enjoy functional benefits in addition to the cosmetic improvements replacement teeth can make. In order to keep your teeth in their correct spot, a dental implant is set by placing it directly in your jawbone. Once it has been set, and your jaw has healed, it operates by creating the support a tooth root supplies a tooth. The reason it can enjoy this firm hold is that your jawbone will actually fuse to it during the healing process. Implants can be used for replacing individual teeth, but they can also support larger restorations. (more…)
