Living with jaw pain means experiencing discomfort regularly when you try to enjoy a meal, when you try to speak, or when you laugh or yawn. In other words, it is a problem that can intrude on your quality of life in many ways, making it difficult to ignore or endure. Fortunately, a trip to your dentist’s office can lead to improvements that reduce issues with pain and improve your bite movement. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can determine if you are in need of TMJ treatment. If you are, we can provide care in the form of a custom oral appliance that improves your jaw joint alignment. We can also discuss related services to help with issues like teeth grinding, something that often affects those with TMJ issues. (more…)
Restoring A Tooth Affected By A Cavity
Is there anything you can do to avoid treatment for a cavity? With good preventive measures in place, you can protect yourself against decay that calls for restorative work. Unfortunately, once a cavity is present, treatment will need to occur in order to return your tooth to good health. The good news is that your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can provide this work while also preserving your appearance! We use restorations that imitate healthy tooth structure. What this means is that even if your dental filling or crown is put in a hard-to-miss space, your smile can appear unchanged.
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How Veneers Cover Embarrassing Flaws
Are you really stuck with a smile that makes you feel self-conscious? Before they start to look seriously at their cosmetic dental treatment options, many people can worry that they are going to have to live with teeth that make them self-conscious. What you can find is that a conservative procedure can take care of several flaws at once, giving you a big confidence boost! At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can recommend different cosmetic services based on the issues you want to change. One approach we can take involves covering flawed teeth with custom veneers. Veneers can prove surprisingly effective at addressing problems, as they can hide discoloration and damages, change tooth shape and size, and even cover alignment issues. (more…)
Resolving Difficulties With Sleep Apnea
Throughout the night, you should go through your rest cycle several times. This cycle of activity while you are at rest provides important benefits for your mental and physical health. Unfortunately, problems with sleep apnea can interfere with your sleep and disrupt it, leading to worsening problems over time. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can take care of this issue by providing a custom oral appliance that addresses obstructive sleep apnea. For those who fail to remain at rest because of obstructed breathing, a custom appliance can put a stop to airway obstructions and help them once again enjoy truly beneficial slumber! (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry And Discolored Teeth
Even if your discolored teeth are healthy, they can project an appearance of poor health or poor hygiene that make you self-conscious. While there are many grocery stores and pharmacies that keep their shelves stocked with products that offer to help you with this problem, these over the counter treatments can have limited benefits. To more effectively fight this issue, talk to your Virginia Beach, VA dentist! Through a professional whitening treatment, we can give you a smile that is brighter and more attractive. We can also help you take on difficulties with discoloration caused by something other than stains, a concern for many people who want to show off a brighter smile. (more…)
Dental Treatment For A Broken Tooth
If your tooth is broken, you can experience pain, bite problems, and serious concerns about your smile. What can you do to put these problems to rest and restore your oral health and appearance? A physical injury should be discussed with your dentist as soon as possible. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can provide the appropriate cosmetic or restorative care for your broken tooth. When we see you, we can evaluate you to find the most conservative treatment option that can fully resolve issues with your well-being and appearance. We can also make sure that you are still able to bite and chew without difficulties. (more…)
Make Restorative Dental Work A Priority
If you need to do something about a cavity, delaying treatment can lead to unwelcome consequences. While you can prevent problems from developing on your own, decay will continue to worsen once the matter is serious enough to call for restorative treatment. The good news is that when you bring the matter to your Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s attention, you can receive are that both protects your tooth and restores its appearance! Our office is ready to help you if you need to do something about dental decay. We can even help if the problem progresses to the point where you have to undergo root canal therapy to fully address the issues that you face. (more…)
Wearing Invisalign Aligners At Work
Is your interest in orthodontic work offset by your concerns about metal braces that make you look less professional? The cosmetic impact of fixed appliances can be difficult to write off, particularly when you feel you need to maintain a certain look in your office, or in social settings. The good news is that your Virginia Beach, VA dentist can help with this issue by offering Invisalign treatment. Through the use of these clear aligners, we can fix problems with malocclusion without asking you to wear a conspicuous, fixed appliance! We can also recommend other cosmetic services in some cases, which can deliver esthetic improvements in less time. (more…)
Bruxism Can Lead To Chipped Teeth
If you wake up with sore or sensitive teeth, it can indicate a problem with nightly jaw grinding or clenching. Someone with bruxism, or an unconscious teeth grinding habit, can experience more than just discomfort at the start of their day. Over time, the persistent friction this problem creates can wear down your enamel and even damage it! The good news is that the right dental services can address bruxism and also restore the quality of your smile. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can help you move on from teeth grinding troubles. In addition to providing a custom guard to protect your smile, we can review the advantages of different services to restore chipped, cracked, or worn teeth. (more…)
Arranging A Cleaning With Your Dentist
Preventing dental and periodontal problems is important for your overall well-being. One thing you should do is make sure that your daily habits are effective. That means maintaining a smart diet as well as brushing twice a day and flossing at least once. Another thing you should do is make time to see your dentist for routine care. At Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA, we provide thorough preventive dental care at every appointment. As part of your care, we provide thorough teeth cleanings to remove bacteria and food debris that have gathered. When necessary, we can even take on bacteria gathering on the roots of your teeth. Doing this helps you fight problems with gingivitis. (more…)
