We’ve discussed how changes to your diet and routine could help protect your smile from issues like cavities or gum disease, but what about discoloration? Right now, your Greenville, TX, dentist cannot offer professional teeth whitening and other cosmetic treatments, so how do you keep teeth stains in check? We have a few helpful tips in our latest blog!
Does Stress Contribute To Teeth Grinding?
Everyone is a little more stressed then usual right now, and that’s to be expected with everything happening in the world. However, your Greenville, TX, dentist knows that with higher levels of stress, comes a higher risk of issues like bruxism (chronic teeth grinding). How does stress lead to teeth grinding, and what steps can you take to protect your smile?
Choosing Healthier Snacks For Your Family
What we eat can have a major impact on the health and function of your smile, increasing or decreasing the risk of issues like cavities, gum disease, and more. Now that you’re staying in for the time being, and preventive treatments are not available, you need to watch your snacking and smile care habits even more! In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist talks about choosing better snack and drink options for your family’s smiles.
Preventing Cavities And Dental Infections From Home
Since we’re currently limiting our treatments to emergency care, you won’t be able to attend a routine cleaning and exam for the time being. However, that doesn’t mean your oral health has to suffer. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist is talking about how you can safeguard your smile from home, and when to see us for potential dental emergencies.
Do You Have A Dental Emergency?
While our office is closed for common treatments like checkups and cleanings or teeth whitening, we’re still offering residents of Greenville, TX, access to emergency dental care. In today’s blog, we’re looking at common emergency scenarios, discussing how to respond to them, and looking at possible treatment options.
Other Aspects of a Good Hygiene Routine
For the most part, the basics of good dental hygiene aren’t necessarily complicated or difficult to remember. However, sticking to them on a consistent basis, and remembering the little things that don’t involve brushing and flossing your teeth, can sometimes be challenging. Unfortunately, forgetting the little things that keep a hygiene routine strong is often how people still develop common dental concerns, like tooth decay and gum disease. Today, we help you remember some of the other aspects of a good hygiene routine that are often easier to forget, and how they can impact the overall state of your oral health. (more…)
Dental Infections Need Attention
Bacteria are naturally present in your mouth, and when you fail to clean your teeth and gums adequately, the bacteria can build up over time. Eventually, the acid produced by bacteria will cause serious oral health issues. Those problems will compound over time the longer you wait to seek treatment. Dental infections — cavities and gum disease — are problems that need immediate attention from oral health professionals. If you are experiencing tooth pain, or you notice inflammation in your gums, make sure you schedule an appointment as soon as possible. (more…)
The Natural Cosmetic Look of Porcelain Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry is used to make improvements to the appearance of patients’ teeth. While the goal of each treatment may be different — to brighten a smile, to make a smile more even, to remove surface blemishes — every cosmetic dentistry treatment needs to create a life-like smile in the end. Matching the color, shine, and hue of natural teeth allows your smile to look cohesive after receiving cosmetic treatment. Porcelain dental veneers can do just that. This cosmetic option can address a number of issues while retaining a natural appearance. (more…)
What Effect Can Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry Have?
You may assume that in order to gain big cosmetic improvements for your smile, you’d need an extensive procedure. In some cases, cosmetic treatment requires surgery or a long treatment timeline, but in most cases, it doesn’t. Most cosmetic treatments are conservative — they don’t require a bunch of additional visits, and they’re non-invasive. If you’ve never considered cosmetic dentistry before, but you want to see an improvement in the appearance of your smile, it’s time to learn more about a procedure called bonding and contouring. This conservative cosmetic dental treatment can deliver big results. (more…)
Using Dental Sedation to Soothe Anxiety
If you are someone who doesn’t exactly get excited to make their dental appointments every six months, you’re not alone. Many individuals suffer from dental anxiety, which can be caused by a number of factors. If you experience feelings of dread when you visit the dentist, or even when you think about scheduling an appointment, you may be suffering from dental anxiety. Fortunately, your dentist has a way to treat this condition. Dental sedation can provide a gentle, calming effect that allows you to comfortably schedule and attend your dentist appointments so that you can receive the care you need. (more…)