People sometimes fret because they believe only traditional metal braces can address the problems they have with their dental alignment. While these appliances are effective, and they can be necessary for people with more serious alignment issues, they are not always needed to straighten teeth. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, individuals who worry about the alignment of their smile can discuss the benefits of treatment with Invisalign. You can find that Invisalign aligners are easier to adjust to, as they are both removable and discreet. These features can make your treatment easier to fold into your daily routine, so you can have fewer issues in the course of resolving problems with gaps, overlaps, and other concerns! (more…)
Restorative Dentistry And Treatment To Replace Lost Teeth
Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to provide different degrees of restorative dental work. For some patients, all that is needed to fully address their oral health problems is treatment for a cavity. However, others can require more involved care. You can reach out to our practice to discuss replacing teeth that you have lost. The right prosthetic appliance can replace a single missing tooth, or help you address the loss of several teeth. Our support includes treatment with dental implants. Implants are able to provide remarkable support for replacement teeth, as they keep them anchored to your jawbone, and allow you to bite and chew without difficulties. (more…)
Want To Stop Snoring? Talk To Your Dentist!
Because people are often embarrassed to admit they snore, they prefer to keep this information to themselves. However, when it comes to sharing information with your dentist, bringing up this issue can lead to the identification and treatment of sleep apnea! Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is prepared to help patients who are struggling with condition, which can cause snoring in addition to problems that impact your mental and physical health. The sooner you deal with sleep apnea, the sooner you can correct an issue that stands between you and a truly beneficial night’s rest. You can set up a consultation to discuss concerns you have about sleep apnea, and you can also talk about this (and other problems) during a routine dental exam. (more…)
Have Your Chipped Tooth Restored With A Custom Veneer
If a chip in your tooth is visible enough to draw any attention, it can be a big problem for your smile. Even slight damage is enough to change the shape of a tooth, which can hurt its appearance as well as the overall look of your smile. Harm to your enamel does not always require restorative dental work, but you can feel at ease with the way you look by having the matter addressed through cosmetic dentistry. You can set a consultation at our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office to talk about the benefits of restoring a chipped tooth with a custom veneer. The veneers created to restore teeth occupy limited space, only covering the fronts of teeth to make changes to the way they look. Once placed, your restoration can make your smile appear symmetrical and problem-free! (more…)
3 Reasons To See Your Dentist On A Regular Basis
How safe is your smile from threats like tooth decay and gum disease? These problems affect many people, and they can be difficult to avoid when you do not take care to practice good oral hygiene on a consistent basis. While that consistency at home is important, you should also stay consistent with regular dental checkups. These visits offer support in two meaningful ways. One benefit is that your Virginia Beach, VA dentist closely looks at your smile for any early warning signs of trouble. When a problem is detected, restorative dental work can stop it before it grows more serious. Your visit will also include a thorough teeth cleaning, which removes that harmful plaque and tartar deposits that put you at risk for issues like gingivitis and tooth decay. (more…)
What Can I Do To Effectively Whiten My Smile At Home?
Regularly brushing and flossing your teeth will help you fight the buildup of bacteria and food debris that make you vulnerable to oral health issues. Sticking to these habits will help you avoid cavities and tooth decay, and they can limit the accumulation of particles that cause dental discoloration. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to make your smile noticeably brighter through your daily routine. This is because particles that have gathered over time can move below the surface layers of enamel, making them harder to deal with. So what can you do to actually brighten your smile by a significant degree? At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we have take-home whitening kits that we can offer to address discoloration. Your kit will include personalized whitening trays that make the application process easier. (more…)
Be Careful Not To Ignore Symptoms Of Gum Disease
When you pay attention to your oral health, you can spot certain problems that need to be addressed before the issue worsens. If your concern is with changes in your periodontal health, take them seriously, as an infection can become difficult to manage if it is not treated in time. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can help you fight an infection through a periodontal cleaning. These cleanings go beyond the typical dental cleaning to make sure bacteria that cause gingivitis are removed, allowing your gums to recover. While your dentist can identify evidence of gingivitis during a checkup, you can also look for early warning signs of an infection by monitoring your gums for worrying changes. (more…)
Look Out For Symptoms Of A Teeth Grinding Habit
Why is it sometimes hard for people to realize that they grind their teeth? If you experience bruxism – a habit of grinding or clenching your jaw – you can frequently experience this problem while you are asleep. As a result, you will not be aware of the time that you spend putting pressure on your teeth, jaw, and facial muscles. Fortunately, there are still ways to recognize the potential impact a tendency to grind is having. To deal with the problem, our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office can provide a custom oral appliance for you to wear while you are asleep. We can also talk to you about addressing related problems with TMJ disorder. (more…)
Fight Oral Health Trouble With Consistent Flossing
What can happen to your smile if you do not take your oral hygiene regimen seriously? Even seemingly small gaps in your routine can leave you vulnerable to the buildup of tartar, which can turn into trouble with tooth decay as well as gum disease. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, patients can receive important ongoing care in the form of dental evaluations and professional teeth cleanings. Through these services, we can keep your smile healthy, or warn you when there is an active problem that needs to be addressed. If you want to avoid problems, it is important that you maintain smart practices between appointments. One thing to do is consistently brush and floss your teeth, which will help you avoid the accumulation of tartar in the spaces between your teeth. (more…)
Common Smile Concerns That Invisalign Can Address
Malocclusion can affect people in different ways, and also to different degrees. One person may feel uneasy about their appearance because a conspicuous gap draws too much attention. Another could feel embarrassed because they have teeth that overlap and create a “crowded” look that is awkward and embarrassing. It is often possible to fix flaws with your smile alignment with Invisalign treatment. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, patients who are worried about their appearance can learn how a discreet treatment of their smile is really possible. Of course, fixing alignment flaws can do more than just improve your appearance. Through treatment, a straightened smile can offer better bite support, and it can be easier for you to maintain! (more…)
