No one wants to experience a dental emergency on the road. However, even though this is the case, dental emergencies do tend to happen. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent these situations and keep your smile in tip-top shape. To help you, Dr. [doctor_name] and our dental team are happy to tell you about those things! First,…
Cavities are often the result of poor oral hygiene or enamel erosion. When bacteria compromises an area of weakened tooth enamel, the tooth decay will gradually continue to spread. With early diagnosis and treatment, Dr. [doctor_name] might be able to repair the tooth at [hisher] [city], [state], clinic with a dental filling. If you delay seeking professional care, the cavity…
As they are some of the most important joints in our bodies, our temporomandibular joints, commonly referred to as TMJs, play a vital role in our jaws to promote proper function and effectiveness. If they are damaged, it can hinder our ability to speak, chew food, or even open our mouths. Do you suffer from a TMJ disorder? If so,…
Sleep apnea is one of the most disruptive disease in America. It’s nearly impossible to get a good night’s rest if you have apnea and don’t have proper treatment, and the snoring it causes at night can wake your partner – or yourself – up multiple times per night. However, there’s a solution to these issues – and it’s something…
Do you have a hard time talking or eating because you have missing teeth? Do you ever wonder what you might be able to do about it? There are a number of things you can consider doing to restore your teeth and smile, including a dental bridge. Typically, a dental bridge is made up of at least three teeth: an…
Your dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], designs each dental bridge with the most durable materials applicable for the teeth in question. Even though it is durable enough to handle biting and chewing hard foods, there are times when a dental bridge can be damaged by something abnormal. This could be something as traumatic as a blow to the face or something as…
Deep stains on your smile can leave you feeling self-conscious. The depth and degree of the stains will influence the whitening method Dr. [doctor_name] recommends. If you’ve been unimpressed with the whitening products sold in stores, or if your teeth are deeply stained, [heshe] will likely recommend a dental bleaching treatment. The potent whitening agents your dentist uses represent the…
You’ve probably heard about plaque before–especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist–but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? Plaque is a soft substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque typically forms when there’s…