It can be difficult not to lose confidence when you suffer tooth loss. After all, this is a problem that deprives you of your complete smile, and also one that interferes with your bite function and oral health. Over time, it can lead to more dental issues as it gives others reason to question your overall health and hygiene. Fortunately, with the right restoration in place, you can gain your confidence back. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can talk to you about what implant dentistry can do for both your smile and your oral health. We can also help you keep up with your oral health needs over time to both preserve your restored appearance and prevent new issues from occurring. (more…)
Will A Root Canal Affect My Smile?
If you have oral health issues that need to be addressed through restorative treatment, will you have to accept unwelcome changes to your smile? At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can provide treatments with restorations that can both protect teeth and provide cosmetic benefits. This is the case even when we need to provide more advanced services. At times when patients require root canal treatment, we can both provide this service and make sure that your tooth is protected with a durable dental crown. In addition to providing permanent protection, the crown that you receive can closely match your enamel and preserve the way you look. (more…)
Look Out For Bruxism Symptoms
Did you know that a cavity can be identified during a dental exam before you feel discomfort? People who consistently schedule routine checkups can sometimes discover that they have problems they were not aware of. While it can be frustrating to hear that a problem is present, it can be a relief to have access to treatment before it worsens. In addition to looking out for decay, our Mansfield, TX dentist will look out for any other problems that will put your smile at risk. This includes looking out for signs of frequent teeth grinding. This problem, particularly when it affects you during the night, can lead to serious consequences for your oral health and appearance. If you already suspect that jaw grinding and clenching are taking a toll on your smile, schedule care to have the matter addressed. (more…)
Dental Work With A Porcelain Crown
Restorative dentistry takes on problems with your oral health that leave your tooth structure in a vulnerable condition. Even when they are caught early, cavities cause permanent harm to your enamel. This kind of issue, along with physical injuries, make the placement of permanent restorations necessary. The good news is that your care can address the damage without altering your smile. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we use materials that imitate healthy enamel so that our services do not create concerns about the way you look. Even if you need work done on one of your front teeth, we have options like care with porcelain crowns, which match your tooth’s appearance and provide important functional support. (more…)
Can Dental Implants Help You?
Tooth loss is an oral health problem you can find difficult to ignore. As much as you might like to go about your daily life without worrying about this problem, it can rob you of confidence in your appearance, and it can take away your ability to comfortably bite and chew. Over time, there are additional concerns that you will have to address, as you are more likely to lose more teeth, and you are vulnerable to jawbone deterioration. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can help you by recommending that you proceed with treatment that includes the placement of dental implants. Through implant dentistry, you can enjoy a more confident smile and healthy bite. You can also address your risks for issues like jawbone density loss and tooth loss! (more…)
Dental Sealants And Your Child’s Oral Health
Cavities are a concern for people of all ages. Unfortunately, kids can be more vulnerable to problems simply because they have to learn both the importance of good oral hygiene and the steps in maintaining healthy teeth. To address this, our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can provide help in several ways. During their regular appointments, we offer guidance so that they gain a better understanding of how they can keep their teeth and gums in good shape through the year. We can also provide more direct cavity protection—with dental sealants, we can create an extra degree of support to help them resist the effects of enamel erosion and tooth decay! (more…)
Veneers And Your Ideal Smile
What do you picture when you think about the smile you would really like to show off? Many individuals can feel close to their ideal smile, but they can have minor issues that keep them from feeling truly confident in the way they look. For others, multiple concerns can be a source of embarrassment and frustration. For people with different degrees of concern, our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can recommend care with porcelain veneers. With these restorations, we can cover the front surfaces of your teeth, which can have the effect of hiding blemishes, damage to tooth structure, and problems with shape, size, and alignment. In other words, we can take on many issues at one time to help you enjoy a significant confidence boost, or help you make sure that one frustrating flaw is put behind you. (more…)
Using A Lifelike Filling During Treatment
There are several benefits to maintaining a good oral hygiene routine. With that said, cavity prevention should stay a high priority for you when you think about the reasons to take good care of your smile. When a cavity forms, it does irreversible harm to your tooth structure. Because the portion of your enamel affected by decay is permanently lost, you will have to rely on the support of a restoration to keep your tooth safe and healthy. The good news is that with the right treatment approach, you can count on your tooth to remain healthy as well as attractive. Our Mansfield, TX dental office can help with this—when restoring a tooth with a dental filling, we can take care to provide treatment that preserves the look of your tooth. (more…)
Does Your Hygiene Routine Include Flossing?
When you take care of your teeth, are you really removing all of the oral bacteria present in your mouth? If you only rely on your toothbrush to take care of your smile, you can miss the harmful microbes and food debris that become trapped between teeth. Unfortunately, flossing is sometimes seen as an optional part of oral health care, or just a way to remove food particles that create discomfort. You should see it as a valuable part of your routine, as it can help you be more thorough with your preventive efforts. At our Mansfield, TX dental office, we can help you to keep up with good oral hygiene habits, and we can provide in-office support that lowers your risk for problems with decay and gingivitis. (more…)
Starting A Conservation About Dental Implants
Tooth loss creates more than one problem for a person who experiences it. Once a tooth is missing, your bite function can be changed in ways that make you vulnerable to TMJ problems and other oral health concerns. You also lose support for neighboring teeth, which can loosen over time and become lost themselves. You even need to worry about the health of your jawbone, as missing roots rob the bone of stimulation. Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help you take on these different concerns. Through implant dentistry, we can provide restorations that are permanently secured and stable enough to give you back your confidence in your natural bite movement! (more…)
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