As we age, some changes in our body become more obvious than others. Maybe your joints ache a
little more than they used to or maybe you need put your glasses on to read. Something a little less obvious are the changes in our mouths. These changes can lead to health issues if they go unnoticed. The mouth is the gateway to our health. If we maintain the health of our mouth, we can prevent some health issues in the rest of our bodies. As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to keep up with preventative care. Some of the ways that our mouths can change as we age are an increase in dryness, enamel erosion, and an increased risk for oral cancer. (more…)
Are You Grinding Your Teeth?
If you find yourself waking up with a headache or a sore jaw, you might be grinding your teeth. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding usually occurs during sleep, so you may not realize it is happening. While it is a common sleep disorder, many people also unknowingly clench their jaws and grind their teeth while they are awake. Teeth grinding can weaken your teeth, making them susceptible to breakage and decay. (more…)
3 Ways Porcelain Veneers Can Improve Your Smile
Before you begin the process of receiving porcelain veneers, your dentist will need to confirm you are a good candidate. This means checking for preexisting oral health issues that need to be addressed, as well as confirming that your teeth will be able to hold up your veneers. After this step is completed, you will come in for an appointment where your dentist does work to ensure your veneers fit appropriately, while also taking measurements to make sure they are the correct size. Your custom veneers will be made, and sent to your dentist. When they have been received, you can come in to have them placed. So why do people choose this cosmetic dental treatment over the others available to them? Veneers offer you a means of correcting several flaws with a single procedure, so your smile can enjoy a remarkable transformation. (more…)
How Regular Exercise Can Keep Your Smile Healthy
Most people don’t need a doctor to tell them that regular exercise is vital to their body’s health and proper function. Nevertheless, an estimated 31% of America’s adult population can be classified as obese, with a greater number suffering from illnesses associated with inadequate physical activity (i.e., heart disease, diabetes, sleep disorders, and a weak immune system, among many others). Although gum disease prevention is not as often acknowledged as exercise’s more glamorous benefits, regular exercise can help control gum disease development and the damage that it can cause. (more…)
Quiz: Making Cosmetic Improvements To Your Smile
So you have decided to explore what cosmetic dentistry can do for you – what happens now? How will you determine what treatment you should receive to enjoy the changes you want? There are several cosmetic treatments you can choose between. Your particular goals might be better served by one treatment over another. You should also consider that the root of your problem might affect what choice you should make. For instance, people with intrinsic discoloration might want whiter teeth, but a professional whitening treatment can be the incorrect approach to making changes. (more…)
How A Filling Offers Dependable Support After A Cavity
When your dentist provides cavity care, their goals are to remove all decay from your tooth, and make sure that tooth has the support it needs to function after treatment. In many instances, a tooth can be repaired with a dental filling after a cavity treatment. Your dentist will supply the filling material after all decayed material has been safely removed. Once it is secure and in place, your filling can offer support, and can do so without disrupting your appearance. You should know that this is the most conservative of the restorative dental treatment procedures that can be performed when you are dealing with decay. A more advanced cavity can make a root canal treatment necessary, and can require a dental crown for your tooth. (more…)
Serving The Needs Of Patients With Dental Anxieties
Anxiety about dental treatment can serve as a real obstacle to effective oral health care. There are different degrees of anxiety. While some people may avoid even coming in for general dental care, others can be find with checkups, but shy away from any restorative dental work they are told they need. By missing routine appointments, you lose out on preventive care that can keep your smile in good health. If you delay restorative work, your ultimate treatment can wind up being more involved. Dental sedation and modern dental tools can make your visits more pleasant, and can help you feel more at ease. This can make it easier for patients to feel prepared to come in for the care they need. (more…)
Undergoing A Professional Tooth Extraction
Losing a tooth is not something people tend to look forward to. Your overall oral health is harmed by the loss of even one tooth, and your dentist will do whatever they can to protect you from this problem. Unfortunately, some situations will call for them to perform a tooth extraction. People often have their wisdom teeth removed. In other circumstances, a patient can have a tooth removed due to a congenital abnormality, an injury, or complications from tooth decay. No matter what the cause, your dentist can provide the safest and most comfortable possible extraction experience. They can also talk to you about addressing the loss with a prosthetic. (more…)
Come To The 2017 Wisteria Street Market May 20
On Saturday, May 20, you and your family can come take part in Wisteria Street Market, a popular Mansfield event. Located at the Mansfield Activities Center, Wisteria Street Market brings together a diverse array of vendors with an impressive items. There will also be food trucks on hand, family activities, and free DIY crafts you can assemble on site. Make sure to arrive early – the first fifty people to come through the door will receive a complementary Market gift bag! Attendance to Wisteria Street Market is free for everyone. (more…)
How Long Will A Professional Whitening Treatment Take?
If you have a big event coming up soon – a wedding, a reunion, an important job interview – your interest in cosmetically improving your smile can take on a new urgency. One reason you might hesitate to move forward with discussing cosmetic treatment with your dentist is an assumption that the work will not be completed in time. What you should know is that something like a professional whitening treatment can be completed in just one appointment. Patients who seek out care through professional whitening can see improvements of their smile’s color by many shades. If you prefer, you can actually arrange to administer the treatments at home, too. (more…)
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