Taking care of your smile often involves many moving steps, and when an infection or other concern gets out of hand, you may require more extensive treatment in order to restore your oral health. It is for this reason that your dentist recommends practicing a thorough preventive routine in addition to attending routine checkups. While we strive to do everything we can to restore your oral structures, it is important to know that sometimes the best option out there might involve a dental extraction. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist describes instances that warrant the removal of a tooth and what you can expect from the process.
Structural Benefits Of Root Canal Therapy
In our most recent blog post, our team took a deep dive into the many situations in which a dental crown restoration could be beneficial. Indeed, treating early-stage cavities may best be handled with a filling, but crowns offer versatility in terms of what they can address. When a major infection such as decay begins to target your sensitive nerves, however, it is time to look at your other treatment options. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist takes a look at the structural and functional benefits of root canal therapy and what you can expect from your visit.
Major Functions Of Crown Restorations
Dental crowns can address a wide range of oral health complications, as well as serve as additional support for some restorative treatment. While preventive dentistry is considered to be the name of the game when caring for your oral health, restorative dentistry is the foundation of managing complications. There are several restorative treatment options that can be pursued based on your needs, but none offer more versatility than dental crowns. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains how dental crown restorations can prioritize your oral health and what you might expect from treatment.
Is It Time For A Dental Filling?
Taking care of your smile means more than just brushing your teeth, as each component of your oral cavity contributes to your overall oral health. Indeed, this is why your dentist emphasizes the importance of not only brushing, but flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and attending your routine checkup and cleaning appointments. Still, sometimes you can take every step in the book to prioritize excellent oral health, just for one instance of falling short to set you back greatly. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the need for restorative dentistry and how a dental filling can address a cavity.
We Screen For Oral Cancer
It’s easy to think of dentistry as solely dedicated to keeping your teeth healthy. While this is certainly true — and why we emphasize brushing and flossing — there is more to the field than this. When you visit us for checkups and cleanings, we also conduct an oral cancer screening, in addition to examining for other oral diseases. By practicing this sort of preventative care, we are much more likely to catch issues while they are small and address them before they get worse. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses oral cancer and what we look for during screenings. (more…)
Addressing Chronic Snoring Efficiently
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process and one that could definitely benefit from an upgrade every now and then. Though we may be familiar with the common concerns of tooth decay and gum disease, it is important to recognize that a host of nontraditional concerns can also negatively influence your oral health. For instance, chronic teeth grinding can lead to a dangerous jaw dysfunction known as TMJ disorder, and routine snoring could be indicative of a much bigger concern known as sleep apnea. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the impacts of chronic snoring and how our team can help.
The Connection Between TMJ Disorder & Bruxism
Suffering from unexplained headaches can feel like torture. You can be doing everything right — drinking plenty of water, eating well, and minimizing stress — but the throbbing, consistent pain still exists. While it is easy to turn to pain relievers in these cases, it is more beneficial (and long-lasting) to address the root cause. In some cases, these mysterious headaches can be caused by TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorder, which is also referred to as TMD. This issue is caused when the joints connecting your jaw to your skill become unbalanced. One of the primary causes of TMD is bruxism, which is another name for teeth grinding. Interestingly, in addition to causing TMJ Disorder, bruxism can also be caused by the very same issue and both can affect the health of your teeth. Needless to say, these two problems are quite complex and intertwined. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist talks about both disorders and the treatment options we provide. (more…)
Are You In Need Of A Periodontal Cleaning?
Taking care of your oral health consists of several different practices, and each one is essential to maintain. Among the various areas of dentistry, preventive care is the most important to consider. It often consists of brushing your teeth, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash, but no routine is considered complete without a routine checkup and cleaning. But what does this mean for other components of your oral health? In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the importance of caring for your gum tissues and how a periodontal cleaning can help.
What We Cover In Your Dental Checkup
Everyone deserves a chance at feeling confident and comfortable in their own skin, and for many people, that begins with loving their smile. Indeed, your smile is one of the first attributes a person may notice about you, and how it appears can speak volumes about your oral health practices and overall confidence. In order to get to a great spot, however, you must engage in consistent dental prevention starting at an early age. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explains why it is important you attend your routine dental checkup and what you can expect from the process.
Enhancing your Smile With Clear Aligners
Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile is one of your greatest assets. Not only does it play an essential role in performing routine tasks such as biting, chewing, and eating, but it also communicates a lot about you. For instance, a bright and jubilant smile often belongs to individuals who are outgoing, happy with life, and take great care of their oral health. On the other hand, a small smile blemish may be enough to cause someone to feel self-conscious about their oral appearance. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the benefits of seeking treatment for misaligned teeth, and describes the benefits of clear aligners.
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