If your tooth hurts, you might feel a bit like a little kid as Halloween approaches. We understand that the urge to pout might even come on suddenly! After all, you’ve been looking forward to hanging out with the people you love, eating exceptionally indulgent treats, and feeling footloose and fancy free. Unfortunately, when tooth pain strikes, it’s not the time to be messing around with things that can make matters worse. Instead, it is time to pick up the phone, call us, and set up a dental care visit ASAP. Remember … you can still look forward to tons of holiday parties and goodies not long after October is through.
Restorative Care: What You Need, When You Need It
When you’re experiencing a problem with your oral health, you need restorative care. It’s not something you might need or a set of services you can elect to schedule if you think it sounds like a good idea. It’s a necessity. Why? Well, when the structure or health of a tooth or your entire smile begins to take a nosedive, that decline isn’t going to reverse directions until we do something about it with dental care. Get to know restorative dentistry better, so you know how to care for your grin if all is not well.
Halloween Town & Treat
Do you take Halloween seriously, celebrating in costume as much as possible? Or, maybe the idea of staying out late in costume on the actual holiday is just not in the cards this year (but the little ones are ready to eat some candy!). Good news: There’s an upcoming celebratory event that is sure to put a smile on your face (and the faces of your family members, too).
Is Cosmetic Dentistry What You Need?
Are you uncertain about what you should be doing to make your smile look better? Do you assume cosmetic dentistry is what you need but there’s something about the experience that makes you feel uneasy? Perhaps you want to come in to discuss treatments but you’re worried we will tell you that you’re not a candidate. Maybe you don’t really know what we offer or whether the services will match up with your needs. When you feel like this, we always encourage you to come in. Our service list is comprehensive, which means whether it’s cosmetic care or otherwise, we will help you improve the appearance of your grin.
Sleep Apnea Quiz: Widespread Effects
Do you generally think to yourself that sleep apnea treatment is important, of course? Since you don’t sleep throughout the night, you figure you might feel exhausted and need some sort of extra care. While paying attention to the short-term issues that crop up when sleep apnea takes hold of your sleeping patterns is essential, you might be overlooking some additional factors. True, this sleep disorder is going to cause some intense fatigue but did you know that it leads to further (and often more damaging) problems? Let’s test what you know with a quiz.
Q&A: Do I Need Bruxism Treatment?
Are you certain that you grind and clench your teeth but you’re not sure how often? Or, do you find it interesting that a lot of the strange symptoms you’ve been experiencing align with the side effects of bruxism but you don’t have any memory of grinding or clenching your teeth? When it comes to finding out if you need bruxism treatment, arriving at a final answer all on your own is going to prove quite tough. This is why we suggest you remember your six-month checkups with us, during which we can offer a diagnosis. For the time being, however, we can help you better understand whether treatment is something you might need.
Tooth Decay: Fast Facts
How much knowledge would you say you have gathered about tooth decay? Would you say you are well aware that we can repair the problem with a dental filling but that regarding additional details, you don’t know much more? No worries. We are always here to help you become more familiar with what’s happening with your smile and how to keep it safe. When it comes to decay, it’s beneficial to get to know the ins and outs, so you can better avoid it (and avoid complications). Let’s expand your knowledge a bit with some fast facts.
Poetry Night!
Do you fancy yourself quite the wordsmith? Are you more of a fan of words, quickly enchanted by the rhythm and rhyme of poetry? If so, this upcoming event is an opportunity to soak up the creative vibes while you combine poetry with its common companion: coffee!
Are Veneers A Good Investment?
So, you have decided that you’re interested in making smile improvements with porcelain veneers. While you are fine with making the investment as far as your budget is concerned, is there still a part of you that is trying to decide whether that investment is a good idea? Or, are you worried that you’re excited at the idea of the immediate results but that maybe the long-term benefits aren’t really there? Good news: The quick answer is that yes, indeed, veneers are a smart investment. As for the reasons why, consider some additional advice.
When Your Teeth Hurt On Halloween
When Halloween rolls around and you excitedly bite into a yummy piece of candy, what’s your reaction? Do your teeth feel just fine, causing a big smile to form on your face? Or, do you notice a dull ache or a sudden zing of pain that shoots through your tooth? While we always tell our patients that coming in for a visit every six months is essential, this “zing!” is your warning sign that it’s time to hightail it back into our practice. Sudden, sharp pain is a common symptom of a variety of oral health problems. The good news? We can solve them all!
