The problem of tooth loss can be more serious than you realize. You might be tempted to emphasize the effect a missing tooth – or multiple missing teeth – can have on your smile, while overlooking the effect on your oral health. Biting and chewing can become more complicated if you have to work around a gap in your teeth. The stress placed on your jaw joints by this complication can actually lead to problems with your jaw joints, also known as TMD. You also face a greater risk for losing more teeth. Your dentist can help you better understand what a dental prosthetic can do to restore your oral health. (more…)
Modern Dental Care That Provides Real Patient Comfort
Modern dental practices can help put patients at ease – sometimes literally. Dental sedation is available when patients are undergoing a more involved treatment, or for those who experience real dental anxiety. Upgraded imaging technology allows your dentist to take a close study of your oral health using intraoral cameras and digital x-rays, which use significantly less radiation than traditional imaging devices. Dental technology can also put patients at ease by providing restorative dental care that avoids disrupting their smile. Restorations can be effective, while still being discreet. (more…)
Quiz: Taking Steps To Protect Your Oral Health
Could you be doing more to protect yourself against dental problems like tooth decay? Good oral care should involve smart, thorough at-home cleanings (which means brushing and flossing). However, you also need to seek the services of your dentist. The general dental services available through every checkup can protect you against problems like cavities. You can receive a careful cleaning, a close review of your oral health, and prompt restorative dental care (when it is needed). Additionally, your dentist can check for signs of oral cancer, a potentially fatal condition. Early detection and treatment can greatly improve your chances for successful treatment. (more…)
3 Reasons To Seek Cosmetic Dental Care
Why should you talk to your dentist about cosmetic dental work? Your dentist’s deep knowledge of how to address esthetic flaws can provide you with significant results. You may also be interested to know that this work can be completed in less time than you might expect. Different patients can find different matters to fret over when it comes to how they look when they smile. You might be bothered by the color of your teeth. Dental flaws from injuries, or from congenital abnormalities, can also have a serious adverse effect on your appearance. (more…)
Experience Mansfield’s Hometown Holidays
As we move closer to the end of this year, we find ourselves preparing for the holiday season…whether we feel ready for them or not! If you are looking for ways to enjoy meaningful time with your family during this season, check out Mansfield’s Hometown Holidays event. Hometown Holidays will kick off on Friday, December 2, with a number of fun activities to take part in. The next day will see the running of the Falalala 5K, live music, and a parade through downtown. The event concludes on Sunday, December 4, with a tour of homes. (more…)
Supporting A Tooth With A Dental Filling
A dental filling is the most conservative option when it comes to restoring your tooth after a cavity. Not every episode of dental work can end with the placement of a filling – some cavities will not be caught until the dental damage is too severe. In these cases, your dentist has to use a dental crown to provide the necessary protection. That being said, if you seek treatment in time, your dentist can fix your tooth by replacing the material damaged by decay with composite resin, which will bond with your tooth. This will leave you with a restoration that addresses what was lost, while having minimal effect on how you look. (more…)
What To Anticipate From Your New Dental Crown
You may be worried that a dental crown, while necessary to protect your tooth, could be trouble for your smile. How will you look after you receive it? You may also be curious as to how it will fit in – will the presence of this restoration disrupt your normal biting and chewing actions? Will it interfere with how you speak? You should know that several materials can be used to make a dental crown. If you need restorative dental work on a tooth that is in a more visible area, you can receive one made with a more life-like material. In all cases, your dentist will ensure that your crown’s presence allows you to operate like normal, so that you do not feel you have to adjust how you bite and chew food. (more…)
Using Sealants To Increase Your Cavity Defense
Many issues may be contributing to your relative cavity risk. Age can be a factor – if your enamel wears down over time, you can be more vulnerable. Poor diet habits can also contribute to your vulnerability to decay, as can a struggle with dry mouth. If you seem to struggle to avoid cavities, you can talk to your dentist about dental sealants. By applying dental sealants, your dentist can make it harder for bacteria and food debris to accumulate on your enamel, and cause damage that will lead to cavities. (more…)
This Year’s Mansfield Farmers Market Concludes Nov 19
With the year drawing to a close, the Mansfield Farmers Market is nearing its seasonal end. However, you still have some time to explore the market, enjoy the fresh, homegrown products, and connect with some of Mansfield’s local culture. The market will run every Saturday until November 19, the final date of the season. You can enjoy high-quality products, plus special events, like visits from Mansfield Chiropractic, and live music while you shop. To see a list of vendors who will be present at upcoming sessions, click here. (more…)
How Problems Can Hurt Your Experience With Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can make exciting changes to your smile. You can use this one treatment to cover up many different problems that affect how you look. Dental discoloration, even discoloration standard whitening agents will not correct, can be addressed with the application of veneers. They can also fix the appearance of damaged teeth, or teeth that have developmental flaws. Unfortunately, not everyone will be approved for a set of veneers. There are preexisting factors that may need to be resolved before you can move forward with this cosmetic dental procedure. (more…)
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