How have you adjusted to life after tooth loss? Even if you feel more or less at ease with a modified bite, and the empty space in your smile is hard for people to see, you should be aware that leaving a smile incomplete can have consequences. In time, the teeth at either side of a gap are more likely to be lost because they have less support. Another concern is that your jawbone can lose density because it is going without stimulation from the roots. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can provide information on the benefits of implant dentistry. Through this service, we can offer a stable restoration, one that offers a better bite and even more support for neighboring teeth! (more…)
3 Tips For Preventing Cavities
The time and effort you put into cavity prevention will help you avoid potentially serious threats and generally preserve your smile. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can provide important preventive services on a regular basis. Your regular dental exams and cleanings both lower your risk for future problems and update you about the state of your oral health at the time of your appointment. These visits certainly help, but they are not the only means you have of protecting yourself. Between your visits, you should stick to the right diet choices and keep up with your oral hygiene in order to fight the accumulation of bacteria and food particles that can lead to trouble. (more…)
Sharing Your Concerns Over TMJ Pain
How often do you find yourself struggling with pain from what should be basic jaw movement? Does it seem as though you more frequently have problems with headaches, or that you are often struggling with neck and shoulder discomfort? These are all warnings that you are struggling with TMJ disorder. If this is the case, you should know that the problem can be managed with your Mansfield, TX dentist’s help. Our practice can both confirm that you are having TMJ issues and discuss what your treatment should involve. We can also look for issues with your dental health that may have changed your bite movement and negatively impacted your ability to maintain a natural and healthy jaw movement. (more…)
Seeing Desired Results From Teeth Whitening Efforts
If you hope to show off a brighter, more confident smile, can you take care of teeth stains on your own? There are products available at grocery stores and pharmacies that boast of how they can fight stains. By taking one home, you can make some changes to the way you look, but you can fail to see the results that you really want. Bringing up your interest in teeth whitening to your Mansfield, TX dentist can lead to you showing off better results. We provide access to more effective bleaching agents, so you can have an easier time fighting stains that have built up over time. The results of your care can leave you eager to show off your smile to the people in your life! (more…)
Satisfying Results From Implant Dentistry
While you may have little doubt that tooth loss is something you want to avoid, it can still be a surprise to discover just how harmful it can be. The impact on your smile can be significant, and the changes it makes to your bite function and quality of life can certainly be hard to ignore. The good news is that there are treatment options that let you take on problems with your appearance as well as with your dental function and health. Through implant dentistry, our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office is able to provide permanent stability with a custom restoration that is set in place. This approach secures your prosthetic, making it more dependable. It also ensures that neighboring teeth and even your jawbone receive better protection over time. (more…)
Treating Crooked Smiles With Aligners
A smile that looks crooked or asymmetrical due to poor spacing can be hard to show off with confidence. Unfortunately, this is something that many individuals deal with, and it can be hard to know what the right treatment solution might involve. As effective as they are at correcting issues with poor teeth spacing, metal braces can be less desirable because of their conspicuous appearance, as well as because they are fixed in place. Our Mansfield, TX dental practice can offer clear aligners as an alternative to this kind of treatment! With a set of clear appliances, we can take on problems with the way you look without requiring the use of fixed braces. This can make positive changes to your appearance while also providing beneficial corrections that improve bite function and oral health. (more…)
How Teeth Cleanings Reduce Cavity Risks
What kind of cavity risks do you currently face? The answer will vary from person to person because our habits, along with the natural hardness of our enamel, can vary. One thing to keep in mind is that if you are not consistent about scheduling dental cleanings and exams, you can be more vulnerable to problems than you realize. Problems with tartar buildup are not dealt with when you are not having your teeth professionally cleaned. As a result, you can have an embarrassing buildup of this material, and you are more likely to need help with issues like gingivitis and dental decay. Your Mansfield, TX dentist is ready to help you stay on top of your smile care needs, and we are prepared to offer more involved care in the event that a problem is identified during your checkup. (more…)
Covering Damage Through Dental Bonding Work
There are different reasons why people grow unhappy with their smile. While some of those problems are the result of gradually worsening issues, such as the buildup of enamel stains or worsening wear and tear, one unlucky moment that results in a chipped or cracked tooth can give you a near-immediate problem with your appearance. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can provide solutions for you based on the state of a tooth that is chipped, cracked, or otherwise harmed. When appropriate, we can recommend dental bonding work, as this provides a conservative, convenient solution to the problem, one that we can complete in as little as one visit to our office! (more…)
Useful Information About Tooth Decay
Are you missing out on important information on tooth decay, its prevention, and its treatment? You may have a hard time finding someone who is not aware of cavities and how they harm teeth. However, you may be surprised at just how important dental visits are to their prevention and what the right restorative treatment for them will involve. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can provide regular examinations that let you know if you have issues with your smile that should be addressed. Ideally, you will stay safe from problems with decay that have to be treated. If you do find that you need work done, we can offer care that preserves your health and bite function as well as your smile! (more…)
How Veneers Treat Smile Flaws
As long as you have smile flaws that attract unwanted attention, you can find it hard to feel truly comfortable with your appearance. You should know that this is something your dentist can address even when the source of your frustration does not concern your oral health. Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can take care of your appearance through different cosmetic dental services, including services that use dental veneers to correct problems. These restorations are carefully made in order to cover up flaws such as discoloration, harm to your tooth structure, and more! (more…)
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