You may notice one day that you’re experiencing a smile change that has you somewhat alarmed. These changes may come in many forms, some pointing to an underlying oral health disease, while others are completely harmless. The challenge for you, of course, is that it is generally impossible to figure out on your own what to make of the symptom and whether or not it is indicative of some other concern. We know that you’d likely rather simply wish it away but … heading into our practice for a quick checkup is a much better choice.
Wisdom Teeth Removal: 3 Things To Remember
There are a lot of things to learn, of course, if you’re considering wisdom teeth removal. We expect you to ask us a lot of questions, so feel free to bring them up! As for planning the actual procedure and choosing your dates and times, we like to remind patients that this is not the same as setting up a filling. It will take more time and will require just a bit more attention to detail. Remember a few very important things!
Using Dental Sedation To Create A Better Patient Experience
Your comfort during any dental treatment is important. Feelings of anxiety or unease can lead to an unpleasant experience, and make a person hesitant to seek out future dental treatments. Modern dental practices can provide a more patient-friendly experience, even during more involved dental work. With that said, some discomfort can stem from a person’s inherent anxieties about a treatment. To help instill a sense of relaxation, your dentist can provide you with dental sedation. Many people will benefit from the administering of nitrous oxide. The gas can be delivered nasally while you receive dental work, and its effects can dissipate quickly. If you have stronger feelings of discomfort when it concerns dental care, you may be a good candidate for IV sedation. (more…)
Implants: Okay, Bad, And Even Worse Valentine’s Day Treats
We know. The last thing you want to do on Valentine’s Day is worry about your dental implants and your oral health! What you want to do is to focus on love, romance, and all of the things that put a smile on your face. As you may have noticed, we like to remain proactive when it comes to preventing possible problems. Wouldn’t you like to make it through this special day without accidentally damaging your smile? Of course! As a result, we offer up a bit of guidance, so you can make mindful choices with your holiday-themed treats.
Plan A Date With Your Dental Surgeon This Valentine’s Day!
So, you have some things you’d really like to discuss with your dental surgeon because your smile isn’t what it could be? However, you find that you end up dragging your feet because you feel you are on the precipice of making some very big decisions for your smile. Why not use the upcoming Valentine’s holiday to show your smile the love it deserves? Give us a call, schedule a visit, and get your care plan sorted out, so you can begin your journey!
Oral Health: Why Watch For Seeds?
There are big seeds, medium seeds, little seeds, and tiny seeds you didn’t even realize were there until you felt them get stuck in your teeth. They’re naturally occurring in fruits, they’re easy to spot on the crusts of some breads, and they’re not-so-easy to spot when they’re incorporated into a loaf cake. So, why all the fuss about seeds and your oral health? In some instances, it’s far safer to avoid them. Let’s talk about why!
Tooth Loss: The Time For Replacement Is Now!
What you may find yourself most focused on when you lose teeth is the way your smile looks. After that, you may notice that the openings aren’t doing much for you when it comes to making eating very easy (and certain words may become hard to pronounce). Did you know that beyond these more obvious details are additional, oral health related reasons to work with us sooner rather than later to choose a tooth replacement? You may be surprised that treating tooth loss right now is actually your best bet.
Bone Grafting: 3 Solid Reasons
On a basic level, you may quickly agree that repairing your jawbone with bone grafting sounds beneficial. A damaged jaw, after all, doesn’t sound like something that you want to live with. However, when you aren’t yet seeing any signs that this is really going to have a negative impact on you, it can make it more difficult to feel highly motivated to address your current tissue damage. To put things into perspective, we ask that you make your way through some solid reasons to move forward with grafting!
Aligning Your Smile: Why You’re Seeing An Oral Surgeon
When you venture into the world of orthodontics to get your smile sorted out, so it’s straight and beautiful, you might not recognize that it can become quite the journey. For some issues, you’ll only need to see your orthodontist. However, in some cases, such as when overcrowding is your concern, you just might need to see an oral surgeon for part of your experience. Not sure why this might be necessary? We can explain with ease!
Oral Symptoms: 3 Things To Remember
The thing about noticing symptoms in your mouth is that it doesn’t always do you a whole lot of good to try to figure them out. You might convince yourself that a problem is nothing at all (which can cause you serious stress down the line). You might convince yourself that nothing at all is a huge problem (which causes you unnecessary stress right now). To avoid all sorts of anxiety and to avoid misdiagnosing yourself, consider a few things you should remember about oral pathology and seeing us for a dental visit.
