If you continue to wake up with jaw pain and sensitivity, it is time to start worrying about bruxism. People who have ongoing issues with bruxism will grind or clench their jaw during rest, which leads to progressive wear and tear on the teeth as well as stress on your jaw. Over time, this can produce more than just discomfort – you can begin to notice a change in the shapes of teeth, and you may even experience chips or cracks in your enamel. Our Greenville, TX dentist’s office is prepared to help you if you think you are struggling with bruxism. With a custom appliance, it is possible to stop your jaw from clenching during the night. If you already have concerns about how your teeth have been damaged, we can discuss the benefits of restorative dental work to resolve the matter. (more…)
What To Do When You Have An Urgent Dental Concern
Some problems with your oral health call for treatment with minimal delay. Issues like dental damage, a loose or lost tooth, or a problem with a serious toothache can call for care on short notice. At our Greenville, TX dentist’s office, we are prepared to bring patients in for emergency dental services. At an emergency treatment, care is provided with minimal delay in order to prevent complications, and also to swiftly address problems that hurt your smile. Our practice uses modern dental restorations that match the appearance of your healthy enamel, which means that your treatment can end with you still feeling confident in your smile! (more…)
Are You Due For Your Next Teeth Cleaning And Checkup?
What kind of feedback did you receive at your last routine dental exam? Did your dentist find a problem that required restorative dental treatment, or was your smile found to be issue-free? Were any areas of concern pointed out to you? One thing to remember is that even an appointment that leads to nothing but good news requires follow-up care at home, and during a subsequent visit. Unless you are told by your dentist to follow a different schedule, you should stick to a semiannual treatment schedule whenever possible. By doing so, you can enjoy consistent support in the form of evaluations as well as professional teeth cleanings. (more…)
3 Tips For Parents Helping Their Kids Learn To Brush
You feel like your child is ready to start brushing and flossing without your direct help, but do you also feel confident in your ability to lead them through these practices? While brushing and flossing seem simple enough to adults, young children have to learn these skills, just as they have to learn so many other self-care practices over time. Your support can be a big help, even if you are no longer the one holding the brush for them. At our Greenville, TX dentist’s office, we can help you encourage your kids to form good habits on their own, and we can provide guidance and information to kids during their pediatric dental appointments. (more…)
Can Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Oral Hygiene Efforts?
When you struggle with daily fatigue, it can become difficult to take on tasks that have previously offered up little trouble. While you might be well aware of how fatigue is affecting you when it comes to work, or how it affects your mood, you may not realize just how much trouble it can cause for your oral health. People who frequently feel exhausted due to a lack of sleep can feel especially tired at the bookends of their day – in other words, at the times when they tend to brush and floss. Because of this, their routine may become less effective because they are frequently distracted, or because they simply feel too tired to take care of their smile. At our Greenville, TX dentist’s office, we can provide support for patients during routine dental exams to keep their teeth and gums healthy. We can also discuss your sleep troubles, particularly if there is a possible link between your fatigue and sleep apnea. (more…)
A Smile Makeover With Porcelain Veneers
We want to help our patients in Greenville, TX, enjoy their best possible smiles, which is why we offer an array of cosmetic treatment options. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how one treatment option in particular can help people obtain a complete smile makeover. When should you contact our team about receiving porcelain veneers?
Changing Your Smile In One Visit
Our cosmetic treatments are not just limited to teeth whitening. In fact, we have two options that address issues with a tooth’s shape and color in only one visit! In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist is looking at the benefits of correcting esthetic issues with dental bonding and cosmetic contouring.
A Bright Smile In One Hour
Do you feel embarrassed due to the discoloration in your smile? If so, then you may benefit from our cosmetic treatments! We’re finally open for elective treatments, which means we can help remove your stains with professional teeth whitening. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist talks about the benefits of the Opalescence® system!
Creating A Crown In Just One Visit
When you have a cavity or an infection, or should a dental emergency such as cracked or chipped tooth develop, then you may need a crown. Fortunately, your Greenville, TX, dentist not only offers dental restorations, but we use advanced technology to create them in a single visit. In today’s blog, we’re talking about the benefits of our same day dental crowns.
Protecting Your Gums From Home
While we recently discussed how regular homecare is essential for keeping cavities at bay, routine care could also help prevent serious oral health issues like gingivitis and gum disease as well. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist is talking about what you can do to safeguard your smile and prevent the complications of poor gum health from home.