Bruxism, or the habit of constantly grinding your teeth, poses a serious risk to your oral health if it isn’t treated. Unlike occasionally clenching your teeth, bruxism involves relentless, often unconscious teeth-grinding. Since it often occurs at night, you can’t stop it simply by trying to be aware of it. To underscore the importance of bruxism treatment, we explore three serious consequences of teeth-grinding, and what the condition can mean for the long-term health of your smile. (more…)
Do You Have Questions About Gum Contouring?
Do you have a gummy smile? This means your smile displays too much gum tissue, making teeth appear small or uneven. If so, we can recommend a cosmetic treatment to improve the beauty of your smile. Do you have questions about gum contouring? How do you keep your gums healthy and beautiful?
Do Baby Teeth Need Fillings?
Just like you, children of all ages can develop a dental cavity. Many parents assume that since baby teeth will fall out eventually, that a cavity can be ignored. However, this is far from the truth. Ignoring a cavity in a baby tooth can lead to serious complications that threaten the health and stability of the smile. Do baby teeth need fillings? Yes, they absolutely do.
How Does Dental Bonding Repair Teeth?
Whether through a sports accident or because you bit down on a particularly hard piece of food, our teeth can become damaged. If you chip a tooth, we urge you to see a dentist right for treatment. Using cosmetic dentistry, we can actually repair a chipped tooth in just a single visit. How does dental bonding repair teeth? Will this address all types of dental damage?
Can You Correct Misalignment Without Braces?
If you suffer from misalignment, then you’ve probably considered braces. As an adult or teen however, you may feel uncomfortable with wearing metal orthodontics for 18 months to 2 years. What if there was an alternative, one that was barely visible? Can you correct misalignment without braces?
Can Veneers Transform Your Smile?
Dental veneers are placed onto the front of your smile to transform your smile? If you have multiple cosmetic concerns, including stained teeth or possible gaps between your teeth, then you need treatment. Instead of undergoing multiple procedures, we can use just one to completely change your smile’s appearance.
Tips For Improving Children’s Dental Health
You want your child to enjoy a lifetime of good oral health, but may not know where to start. Fortunately, we can help you protect your little one’s smile from harmful oral health concerns, such as cavities or gingivitis. There are a number of tips for improving children’s dental health, from proper brushing and flossing to providing healthier snack alternatives.
When Does A Patient Need Sedation?
Do you have dental anxiety? This refers to a fear of the dentist that may lead you to avoid even routine procedures. Often, patients with anxiety develop preventable oral health concerns that could eventually threaten the stability and health of their smile. To help reduce patient anxiety we offer a solution with dental sedation.
Do You Qualify For Dental Implants?
As we’ve discussed before, dental implants can provide a lifelike and long lasting option for tooth replacement. However, not everyone is an optimal candidate for this procedure. Do you qualify for dental implants? What factors help determine the best tooth replacement options for patients?
Learn More About Children’s Dentistry
We believe children deserve quality dentistry. Our team strives to instill good dental habits and help children maintain healthy smiles. Like adults, kids require regular exams and cleanings. In addition, we can provide preventive treatments to help protect their smiles from cavities. Would you like to learn more about our approach to children’s dentistry?
