When you learn about TMJ disorder and its impact on a person’s life, you may realize you are experiencing many of the issues described. Problems with persistent jaw pain and/or stiffness, headaches, trouble with teeth grinding at night, and more can interfere with your quality of life if you have this problem. This can be a hard issue to live with, but it is not something that you have to address on your own. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can actually help you take it on with oral appliance therapy. A custom appliance will help you positively change your jaw alignment and bite movement, which can alleviate tension and encourage better, more natural jaw movements. (more…)
Preparing Patients For Invisalign Treatment
To successfully address problems with malocclusion, it is important to carefully plan treatment so that your teeth undergo the proper movements. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we gather detailed information to assess the shape and size of your teeth, evaluate your current alignment problems, and determine how we can use Invisalign clear aligners to make positive changes. Your customized appliances will enable you to discreetly move your teeth so that your smile is more attractive. A successful adjustment can also benefit your oral health by improving your bite function and making it easier for you to keep your teeth clean. (more…)
Restorative Work For An Infected Tooth
An infection can occur after a tooth injury, but it also occurs when a cavity is not treated in time. This is part of why you should take advantage of your access to regular preventive appointments, as your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can recognize when treatment is necessary before this happens. If you do find yourself dealing with symptoms of an infection like dental pain and sensitivity, we can bring you in for the appropriate restorative procedure. Through root canal therapy, we can deal with bacteria and infected tissues within your pulp, stopping the spread of decay and resolving problems that are responsible for your discomfort. (more…)
Will Invisalign Affect Your Daily Life?
Your excitement for straightening your teeth can be countered by concerns that an orthodontic appliance will intrude on your daily life. By discussing alternatives to orthodontic treatment with metal braces, you can learn about how you can discreetly move teeth in place and enjoy both cosmetic and oral health benefits. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is ready to help you take on problems with malocclusion through the use of Invisalign aligners. These appliances can be easy to work into your daily life. Thanks to their clear appearance, they are difficult for others to notice. Your ability to easily remove them also makes it easy for them to fit into your typical day. (more…)
Ready To Discuss Cosmetic Dentistry?
It is important that you maintain a healthy smile, and that you take advantage of the preventive services provided by your dentist to do so. The care you put into preventing cavities and gum disease protect you against infections, pain, and problems that can lead to permanent enamel damage and even tooth loss. With that said, we understand how frustrating it can be to take good care of your smile but still feel that it is less than attractive. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office does provide cosmetic dental services that target flaws that make people self-conscious. You may be surprised at what one treatment can do to help you, even if there are several changes that you would like to make to the way you look. (more…)
Invisalign Treatment And Your Office Life
Is it hard to imagine yourself with braces because you work in a professional setting? Many people assume that the only way forward with orthodontic treatment is with a fixed, conspicuous bracket-and-wire appliance that will attract unwanted attention. This can be especially concerning for those who need to keep up appearances for their office environment. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can actually recommend a discreet alternative to this approach. Instead of metal braces, we can recommend that you use Invisalign aligners to change your appearance. The clear aligners that you receive can go unnoticed when in place. At times when they are in your way – for instance, when you need to clean your teeth – you can easily remove them. (more…)
Arranging Dental Work On A Saturday
It is not always easy to find time for dental care. However, it is important that you do so, as missing out on exams and cleanings can leave you with less protection against potentially serious problems. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can make it easier for you to fit an appointment into your schedule, as our dental office is open on Saturdays! Offering these office hours can make it easier for you to see someone about an oral health issue, or for your next dental exam, without disrupting your typical weekday activities. (more…)
Invisalign Treatment And Its Benefits
What benefits can Invisalign treatment provide over orthodontic work with traditional metal braces? The clear appearance of Invisalign aligners is attractive to many people. After all, it can be frustrating to think that you might be stuck with an appliance that is hard to hide, even at times when you are most conscious of the way you look. You can also appreciate how easy it is for you to take your aligners out at times when they might be in the way. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office offers orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, which can offer exciting cosmetic benefits and oral health support. (more…)
Treatment Options For Discolored Teeth
There are many people who have healthy teeth, but feel self-conscious when they smile because those teeth are noticeably discolored. This may be a common smile problem, but that does not mean it is one that you should not worry over! You can find that the right treatment from your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can help you put the matter behind you. Professional whitening treatments are effective for many patients. However, in some situations a different solution can be necessary. If you are someone who needs treatment for intrinsic discoloration, we can discuss other cosmetic services that can help you. (more…)
Starting Your Invisalign Treatment In The Summer
Summer can be a great time to address oral health matters, including matters that concern the alignment of your teeth. If you are looking to start corrective work for your teen, you can begin plans to straighten their smile without disrupting their class schedule. Because we offer Invisalign aligners, adults can find that treatment has little impact on their daily life, making it easy to start in the summer…or at any other time of year. Our Virginia Beach, VA dental practice is ready to help you correct problems with gaps and overlaps between teeth, but we should remind you that corrective work also provides oral health benefits! (more…)
