What does a “smart” solution for dental discoloration look like? Before recommending a specific service, your Mansfield, TX dentist can evaluate you to determine if you need to do something about extrinsic stains, or if you need to hide blemishes that stem from problems within your tooth structure. A buildup of stains from foods, beverages, and/or tobacco products can be addressed through a teeth whitening treatment. If your issues stem from unresolved problems with intrinsic discoloration, we can discuss other services that are more capable of making the changes that you want to see. (more…)
Timely Cavity Care Can Prevent Tooth Loss
Why do adults lose teeth? The most common problem that leads to this issue is gum disease. With that said, there are other ways to experience this problem. One is to let a cavity worsen until there is not a way to restore its health. It can be difficult to reach this point, as you can experience pain and sensitivity issues that are hard to ignore as the problem with your tooth’s health worsens. Unfortunately, many people do suffer tooth loss because they did not seek care in time. Your Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can certainly help you avoid this. By scheduling dental checkups on a regular basis, you can make sure cavity troubles are caught and treated before they worsen. (more…)
Dental Implant Placement And Restoration
If you do not take action to address tooth loss, you can feel stuck with an inferior smile as well as problems with your dental function. What might surprise you is just how effective the right restorative treatment can be at giving you back your confidence in your health and dental function as well as your appearance. Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can help you bring back your full smile through implant dentistry. Prosthetic work that relies on implants to hold prosthetic appliances can give you renewed confidence in your bite, as you will have more stability from the restoration that you receive. You will also have more support for your jaw health, and for neighboring teeth, leading to long-term benefits that you can appreciate.
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The Value Of Regular Teeth Cleanings
When you take the time to thoroughly clean your teeth, you control your risk for problems tooth decay and gum disease. You also protect yourself against the buildup of plaque and tartar deposits, which lead to oral health difficulties over time. Unfortunately, there are limits to what your daily routine can do for you. For example, you will not be able to remove tartar buildup when it is already present. You are also unable to control the growth of a cavity after one forms on a tooth. For help with these issues, you should turn to your dentist for support. Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can provide valuable support for your smile, and for your gums, when you come in for routine care. Your cleanings play a valuable role in protecting your smile from future threats, and they help you maintain a smile that gives you confidence! (more…)
Can Veneers Improve My Smile?
Are you stuck with your current smile, or is there something you can do to make meaningful improvements? Problems with the condition, spacing, shape, and size of teeth can cause problems with the way a person looks. While these issues can seem difficult to resolve, you can be surprised at just how effective cosmetic dental work can be at making changes. In fact, with the right procedure, you can take on several issues at one time to see a significant improvement in your smile! Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can talk to you about the advantages of proceeding with a plan to improve your smile with porcelain veneers. (more…)
Will A Dental Crown Really Stay In Place?
Lifelike dental fillings are applied directly to your tooth structure. The resin material we use to create them will actually bond to the surrounding enamel, providing a form of long-term support that benefits your appearance and dental health. Unfortunately, some problems are just too serious to make treatment with a filling possible. When this is the case, your Mansfield, TX dentist can instead provide a custom dental crown. Crowns are carefully designed to provide a secure, lasting hold, one that will avoid interfering with neighboring teeth. We can provide this kind of support because we take the time to thoroughly plan these services, which includes preparatory work to make sure it comfortably covers your tooth. (more…)
Using Aligners To Correct Smile Flaws
How do you feel about your smile? Even if they have teeth that are in good health and free from distracting stains, many people will remain dissatisfied with their appearance because their teeth are poorly aligned. These spacing issues can leave you with unflattering gaps and overlaps, but they can also hurt more generally by making your smile appear asymmetrical. Is there a way to address this that does not call for the placement of fixed metal braces? You can discreetly do something about your alignment concerns when you talk to your Mansfield, TX dentist about clear aligners! (more…)
How Do I Avoid Root Canal Therapy?
If you have a problem that is serious enough to require root canal therapy, you should not put off treatment. By holding off on scheduling treatment, you force yourself to endure pain in your tooth for longer, and you make that tooth more vulnerable to being lost! Our Mansfield, TX dental practice can work to restore your oral health by providing your root canal and capping your tooth with a permanent dental crown. With that said, we also provide preventive services that help our patients avoid the kinds of oral health issues that make this kind of care necessary. (more…)
Teeth Grinding And Its Consequences
A habit of thoroughly brushing and flossing your teeth at night will help you protect your smile. However, a habit of clenching and grinding your jaw, something many people do unconsciously while they sleep, can end up having a negative impact. What can you do if you struggle with this issue? If you do not address it in time, it can cause permanent damage to your teeth, hurting your smile as well as your oral health. Our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office can provide protection for your smile, and we can also recommend services (when necessary) to respond to damage. In addition to grinding and clenching your jaw, you may struggle with aches and pains when you move your jaw during the day due to TMJ disorder. (more…)
Planning Treatment With Dental Implants
You can be excited to enjoy the return of your complete smile at the end of prosthetic dental work. After all, a gap left by a missing tooth can be a target for unwanted stares, it can throw off the way you eat and speak, and it can negatively impact your oral health. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we can recommend that patients undergo treatment that includes the placement and restoration of dental implants. This approach to treatment benefits your jawbone as well as your smile. Your prosthetic tooth will be secure enough, comfortable enough, and lifelike enough to make you feel more comfortable in your daily life. It will also create important stimulation when you bite and chew, which leads to the continued flow of nutrients to the surrounding tissues. (more…)
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