Not every patient who has a cavity should expect to receive a dental crown. If you are keeping up with regular dental visits, it is more likely that your dentist will identify a cavity in an earlier stage of development. For cavities that have had a limited impact on your tooth, a dental filling can provide the necessary protection. Crowns are used for more advanced cavities, including those that cause an infection in the interior of your tooth. You can receive a life-like dental crown that is able to protect you, while avoiding detection by mimicking the appearance of a natural tooth. (more…)
When It Comes To Cavity Care, Timing Is Important
If your schedule is packed, and you feel you have no wiggle room for any new appointments, you may wonder if you truly need to keep that upcoming dentist’s appointment. What you need to understand is that when it comes to your smile, delaying treatment can spell trouble. Patients can come in for a routine checkup and be surprised to learn they came in with a cavity that needs restorative dental care. In these situations, patients are often treated with a dental filling. If you are going without care, you might let decay grow in severity until something more involved is required to save your tooth. (more…)
Skipping Dental Checkups Can Be Risky For Your Oral Health
How much of a cavity risk are you currently creating for your teeth? When you fail to brush and floss effectively, you leave openings for tartar to form, and take the chance of suffering issues like decay and gum disease. However, you should also know that not attending dental checkups can put you at an increased risk. These appointments are beneficial because you learn about the current condition of your smile, and you receive an important dental cleaning that can remove tartar. A typical patient should plan to come in for an appointment every six months. This makes it easier to keep you free of cavities, and creates chances for your dentist to catch small cavities, and treat them before they grow serious. (more…)
Recognizing – And Treating – The Issues Causing You Jaw Pain
Every day can be just a little more difficult to manage when you have to contend with TMJ dysfunction. In addition to difficulty moving your jaw to eat and speak, there are additional pains to endure. TMJ problems can lead to chronic headaches, as well as pain in your face and neck. You might also have a related issue, known as bruxism. Some people who have this condition, which involves recurring teeth grinding, will develop TMJ dysfunction because of it. Of course, there are those who have TMJ problems that lead to bruxism. Your dentist is capable of helping you manage these problems. Timely care is important – over time, your condition can worsen. If your teeth grinding habit is not stopped, you could end up doing real damage to your smile. (more…)
Eliminate That Pesky Smile Flaw With Bonding And Contouring
A healthy smile should be your priority, but cosmetic flaws are an understandable concern. Because a person’s smile can be one of their most recognizable features, issues with the shape, size, or color of a tooth can have a real impact on your overall appearance. Your dentist can make improvements to your tooth that help you feel better about your smile. Dental bonding and contouring can allow for precise corrections, and can make notable changes. While the results leave you with what looks to be a naturally flawless tooth, those who remember your previous appearance can be struck by the pronounced change that has taken place. (more…)
Why Drinking More Water Can Help You Avoid Cavities
Why would water be better for your smile than other beverages? One thing to remember is that flavored beverages often contain a worrying amount of sugar, which means they pose a cavity risk. Dark liquids like coffee and tea can be low in calories and sugar (depending on how you prepare them), but they can cause stains to form. That being said, water does more than just help you avoid troubling drinks. Staying hydrated will make it easier to prevent cavities from forming, and water with fluoride makes it easier for your enamel to avoid decay. When you keep your smile’s health in mind throughout the day, and enjoy care from your dentist during routine checkups, you can stay on top of your oral health needs. (more…)
What Will Cavity Care Mean For Your Smile?
So you received some bad news in the form of your dentist telling you that you have a cavity. If this is your first cavity, you may have questions, and anxieties, about what your treatment will entail. The restorative dental procedure your dentist provides is dependent on what kind of care you need. Is the cavity smaller, or has it had time to grow more severe? Once the infected material is removed, your dentist will select the appropriate restoration. You can be relieved to learn that even an advanced cavity can be addressed without disrupting your appearance. (more…)
