Taking care of your kids can feel like a demanding job at times, but few matters in life can feel as pressing or rewarding. While helping your child maintain a healthy smile is just part of the care you need to provide, it can be an important part of maintaining their overall well-being. Particularly when they are young, the right approach to preventive care can be important. Growing up cavity-free can lower their risks for oral health complications, and it can eliminate the need for restorative dental work while they are still at an early and impressionable age. Our Tucson, AZ dentist’s office can help you support them by providing pediatric dental care in a friendly, welcoming environment. We can also use appointments as opportunities to help them gain an understanding of how they should go about caring for their teeth between visits! (more…)
What Will It Take To Fully Restore A Chipped Tooth?
How concerned should you really be if your tooth is chipped? It may look like a relatively minor problem at first, but that initial impression may be misleading. A small amount of damage can lead to more trauma in time, and it may put you at a higher risk for infection. You also have to worry about the impact that a “slight” chip might have on your appearance. At our Tucson, AZ dentist’s office, we are prepared to help patients deal with dental injuries of varying severity. Upon evaluation, we can determine if a chip really is just a superficial problem, or if it might require restorative dental work. (more…)
Treating Cavities With Tooth-Colored Fillings
When a cavity forms in our smile, this could cause a tooth to hurt and unless treated, develop a painful infection that could threaten the stability of your smile. In order to treat a cavity, we may place a lifelike filling created from a metal-free material. In today’s blog, your Tucson, AZ, dentist is talking about how we treat cavities and safeguard smiles.
Repairing Smiles With Same-Day Crowns
If you find yourself faced with a serious dental emergency, such as a broken tooth or a severe fracture in one, then you may need a crown. A dental restoration helps prevent further complications, and can be designed to blend with your smile too. With advanced CAD/CAM technology, your Tucson, AZ, dentist can create one in a single visit.
What To Do In A Dental Emergency
At the moment, our office is currently closed to general, preventive, and elective procedures, such as cosmetic dentistry. However, your Tucson, AZ, dentist can still address dental emergencies as they arise, protecting your smile from worsening discomfort and complications. In today’s blog, we’re looking at common situations that call for treatment, and what your initial response should be.
At-Home Gum Disease Prevention
We’re talked about keeping your smile free of cavities at home, but did you know that you can also safeguard your gums against issues like gingivitis and periodontal disease as well? In today’s blog, your Tucson, AZ, dentist talks about how a few simple changes to your daily routine could help protect your smile from periodontal issues.
Pick Snacks That Don’t Promote Cavities!
We know that many people find comfort in their favorite snacks and treats. Unfortunately, many of these treats contain a lot of sugar, which increases the risk of cavities. In today’s blog, your Tucson, AZ, dentist offers tips on choosing snacks that are good for your smile, and don’t elevate the chances of painful cavities!
Understanding The Connection Between Stress And Bruxism
Did you know that when we experience high levels of stress, this could sometimes increase the chances of bruxism developing? This disorder causes us to grind or clench our teeth, and over time, this pressure could damage smiles and lead to serious complications! In today’s blog, your Tucson, AZ, dentist talks about identifying and treating bruxism.
Can I Actually Prevent Teeth Stains At Home?
Discoloration could occur for a number of reasons, and unfortunately, you cannot receive professional teeth whitening from your Tucson, AZ, dentist at the moment. However! That doesn’t mean there aren’t steps you can take to help protect the health of your smile until you can see us again for cosmetic treatments.
Ensuring Better Oral Health From Home
Now that we’re spending time inside to help slow the spread of COVID-19, attending routine checkups and cleanings simply isn’t possible. In fact, your Tucson, AZ, dentist is only offering emergency dental care at the moment. Which means taking step to protect your oral health from home is more vital than ever! We have a few tips for help with this in today’s blog.