Oral hygiene

Does Your Child Have a Teeth Clenching Problem? Learn How To Fix it Teeth clenching has the potential to damage a child’s teeth, but it can also cause jaw pain and migraines. When your child is suffering from this problem, your dentist may recommend a nociceptive trigeminal inhibition device, often referred to as an NTI device. The device suppresses tension in the jaw, and prevents teeth clenching from occurring. Here is what you need to know about NTI devices, and how they can help. Signs of…

Just because you’ve lost a tooth or two doesn’t mean they can’t be replaced. Dr. Douglas Chang, DDS, and the experienced staff at Dentaworks Hawaii in Honolulu specialize in helping patients maintain beautiful and healthy smiles, and some of the ways they do so is through dental implants, fixed bridges, or dentures for missing teeth. Fixed bridges fill the gap of a missing tooth by placing crowns on its companion teeth and adding a false tooth between them. Dentures are removable appliances made…

Our Sandy Team Are you ready for a pleasant, stress-free dental care experience? Whether you are looking for a family dentist or an emergency dentist, our Sandy, UT, team is committed to making your visit the best ever. We take care to schedule appointments with your time restraints in mind; you’ll never experience a long wait in our office. Our dentists are also here to answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have before we start your check-up or procedure. Dr. Curtis, Dr.…

Endodontist Can Help You with Root Canal Treatment #RootCanalTreatment is required for all those patients who have an injured nerve that probably results in losing a tooth. This therapy helps in saving your smile and prevents further tooth decay. When you suffer from bad or diseased nerve then you need an Endodontist. An Endodontist performs Root Canal treatment that is a process of removing damaged tissue present in the middle of the tooth. The space is then cleaned and filled with the white…

What To Do About Your Damaged Tooth Damaging a tooth can happen to anyone, and when it does, you’ll have to take care of it immediately. It could be something as simple as a filling that came out, or a tooth that has cracked in half. Thankfully, there are options for fixing a tooth that has become damaged. These tips should help you get through it. Get Out Your Emergency Dental Kit Chances are that your tooth will become damaged at a time when your dentist is closed or they are too busy to see…

Dentistry (Sedation Dentistry) Clear Lake Dental is an anxiety-free zone. Even patients who are chronically afraid of the dentist are surprised to learn how comfortable dental procedures are at our clinic. Your Webster dentist offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation to help you relax during your appointment. Any procedure can be performed under sedation, from teeth cleaning to dental implant placement. Patient-Centered Dentistry Our doctors and team members are dedicated to our…

Tips for Narrowing Down Your Search for a Dentist Finding a dentist can be difficult, just as it is when searching for any doctor. There are so many things that you need to consider in your search, to be sure you make the right choice. But, what is more important than other factors? If you are struggling with your dentist search, here are some tips to help narrow down the pool of possibilities. 1. Keep Your Insurance in Mind Your insurance is probably your biggest factor in your search. You…

After my college legacy I would love to be either a Dentist or Baseball Trainer. Reason for being a Dentist I would make sure each human body will have a very bright and beautiful smile. Dentist are highly regarded by the communities they serve for their contributions to the General Health as well as their drive to improve the live of those around them. Denistry is often reffered to as an art. It requires mastery and technique unique to the profession. Dental school takes four years to complete…

Those with failing or missing teeth may want to consider getting dental implants, which are often a more comfortable option than dentures. Traditional implants can be a long process that can take six to 18 months to complete; same day implants allow patients to have a new smile in just a few hours. Why Choose Same Day Implants? Same day dental implants are done using local anesthesia, rather than general anesthesia that occurs during traditional dental implants. The less-invasive procedure…

If your dentist has recommended that you have a dental crown or a tooth bridge placed, it’s definitely something that you need to consider when it comes to getting an oral prosthetic device. Learning the facts about what dental crowns and tooth bridges will ensure that you will know what they are, why you need one or both, and how they will benefit you. What Are Dental Crowns and How Do They Work? Dental crowns, unlike removable devices, including dentures, are cemented in place onto your…