There are certain signs of oral health trouble that you do not want to ignore. A persistent or serious pain in your tooth can be an obvious concern, but you should also be worried about discomfort that affects you when you bite and chew, as well as lingering jaw discomfort. These issues often serve as warnings that a person is suffering from TMJ disorder. If it is not addressed, it can lead to more discomfort, as well as more frequent headaches and a harmful teeth grinding habit. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can help you determine if you have problems with your jaw alignment or movement that calls for treatment. If you do, we can provide relief with a custom oral appliance. We can also discuss the benefits of treatment that will help you improve your bite function. (more…)
3 Questions To Ask About Invisalign
What can you do if you want to straighten your teeth but hope to do so without noticeable metal braces? For many people, Invisalign provides a helpful answer to this question. With a series of clear aligners, you can move your teeth into position without a fixed, conspicuous appliance. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we are ready to help people take on problems with gaps or overlaps between teeth to give them more confidence in their smile, and to improve their oral health. We should note that in some cases where people have milder alignment issues, we can discuss cosmetic dental work is a faster alternative to orthodontic care. (more…)
Take Action To Stop Snoring At Night
It can be hard to admit to people that you snore while you rest. This is an embarrassing problem, but it can also be one that points to a problem with sleep apnea. If you are struggling with sleep apnea, you can have more to worry about than just loud, awkward breathing, as this condition can create real problems for your health over time. By discussing this problem with your Virginia Beach, VA dentist, you can learn about the benefits of oral appliance therapy to stop snoring and sleep apnea difficulties. By correcting this problem, you can breathe quietly and peacefully, and you can prevent disruptions that interfere with your rest cycle. (more…)
Arranging Cosmetic Dental Work
Are you tired of letting your concerns about your smile affect your confidence? Do you wish there was something you could do to target the issue – or issues – hurting the way you look? At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can help you understand the positive impact that cosmetic dental work can have on the way you look. We can do more than just outline what procedures we offer. The right treatment approach can deliver stunning improvements in less time than you expect, and with fewer changes to your enamel. In addition to work that modifies your tooth structure, we can discuss the benefits of Invisalign treatment, an approach to orthodontic work that discreetly straightens teeth to improve both your smile and oral health. (more…)
Treating A Smile Gap With Invisalign
When your teeth are not properly spaced, the evidence of their improper alignment can make you self-conscious. One problem you may have is that your teeth are too far apart, leaving a visible space. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can take care of this problem by recommending Invisalign treatment! Invisalign aligners are a welcome alternative to traditional orthodontic work for many reasons. One is that, simply put, your clear aligners will be easier to wear because they do not attract unwanted attention. Another is that you are free to remove them, which can prevent frustration around how you will eat and drink while you undergo corrective work. (more…)
Protecting A Broken Tooth With A Crown
There can be little doubt in your mind that you should see your dentist if you break your tooth. Enamel is a remarkably strong substance, which is why we can bite and chew through tough foods for years without issue. Unfortunately, our teeth are vulnerable to harm, and that means we can find ourselves with chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged teeth that need to be restored! At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can see patients who need treatment for this problem. With a custom dental crown, we can preserve your smile, protect your tooth, and restore your ability to bite and chew comfortably. (more…)
Starting A Smile Makeover Plan
You feel ready to pursue cosmetic dental work, and you are excited to find out what kinds of changes you can make to your smile. While this can be an exciting feeling, it is one that can come with some lingering questions. If you feel unsure about how much good the right treatment or treatments can do, or want to know how much one cosmetic procedure can do for your appearance, your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can help! For those who have larger concerns about their appearance, we can discuss the benefits of planning a smile makeover. Through the right approach to care, we can help you show off teeth that appear bright, healthy, and uniform. (more…)
Our Approach To Restorative Dentistry
If you need to arrange restorative dental work because of an oral health problem, what will happen after your procedure? Will your smile change? Will you still be able to bite and chew without discomfort? At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can offer important services when problems like dental decay impact your appearance and quality of life. During your restorative treatment, we can find conservative solutions for problems while making the preservation of your smile and bite function a priority. Remember that we also provide preventive services that make you less likely to experience issues that demand treatment.
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Using Veneers To Make Cosmetic Changes
Problems with your smile can be difficult to overlook. They can also be hard to ignore, even if they do not affect your oral health. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, patients have access to a variety of services that can make esthetic improvements. One solution we provide is treatment with porcelain veneers, thin and durable shells that cover a variety of esthetic issues. We provide personalized restorations that can cover up discoloration, dental damage, and more in as little as two procedures. While this treatment can take on several concerns at one time, we can recommend additional cosmetic procedures that may interest you. (more…)
Questions You Can Ask About Invisalign
You can see the spacing problems that affect your smile, and you understand that orthodontic treatment can help. However, you may be less clear on what your different treatment options are and how you should approach this problem. Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can provide smile improvements with Invisalign aligners. With Invisalign, we can take on concerns about teeth that do not align properly without making you wear a fixed or conspicuous appliance. This makes Invisalign surprisingly easy to fit into your daily life. As you learn more about treatment, you can find that an adjustment does more than just improve your smile. Fixing issues with malocclusion can also help you take on problems that negatively affect your oral health! (more…)
