Over time, various factors can cause our teeth to become stained. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentist is looking at the causes of teeth stains, and what steps you can take to keep your smile bright until we can see you again for cosmetic treatments like professional teeth whitening.
Could Stress Lead To Teeth Grinding?
Many of us are currently feeling high levels of stress, suddenly working from home, or being furloughed, or navigating the need to homeschool our children. Often, high levels of stress could actually impact our smiles, leading to an increased chance of teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. How do you avoid this issue, and how do we treat teeth grinding?
Talk To Us About Toothaches
A dental emergency could lead to pain, and also increases the risk of complications like tooth loss. If you have an aching tooth, then this could possibly be due to an infected or decayed tooth. Which means your Austin, MN, dentists want to see you to address the cause of your discomfort and help improve your smile’s health and function.
Treating Dental Emergencies
Our team is continuing to offer emergency dental care for residents of Austin, MN, and surrounding communities. But what constitutes a dental emergency, and when should you contact our team to schedule an appointment? We’re talking about this, as well as how to respond to a common emergency, in today’s blog!
How Do You Protect Your Smile’s Health From Home?
Many people in our community are staying home and practicing social distancing to help prevent the continued spread of COVID-19. But just because you’re going to be home bound more than usual, doesn’t mean you should neglect your smile! In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentist talks about what steps you can take to help safeguard you and your family’s oral health from home.
Gum Disease Should Be Treated Immediately
Early stages of gum disease are known as “gingivitis.” You may be familiar with this term. It’s characterized by the chronic inflammation of your gums. You’ll notice spots on your gums become red, swollen, and painful to the touch. This early form of gum disease will get more and more serious over time unless it is treated. If you notice the signs of gum disease, you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Attending biannual checkups is a great way to stay out in front of oral health problems like this. (more…)
A Dental Filling Restores Your Tooth Right Away
Cavities are a common oral health problem that almost every individual faces at some point throughout the life of their teeth. By brushing and flossing your teeth every day and visiting your dentist every six months, you can reduce your risk for cavities substantially, but genetics also play a role that may be out of your control. Whatever the circumstance, if you do develop a cavity (or multiple cavities), you’ll want to address the problem as soon as possible. Dental fillings can restore your damaged tooth right away. If you hold off on a filling, your problems will get worse. (more…)
Restore Your Smile’s Youth with a Crown or Bridge
Nothing will age your smile faster than decayed or missing teeth. When your teeth suffer damage from bacterial infections, they become weathered and they don’t function as well. If one or more of your teeth have become seriously infected by bacteria, it’s time to choose a restorative solution. Options like dental crowns and bridges can repair and replace your damaged teeth and restore your smile’s youthful appearance. Don’t let your teeth continue to suffer. Rebuild your smile now by exploring your options for dental crowns and dental bridges. (more…)
Your Chance to Save an Infected Tooth
There are some health conditions that simply need time to heal: a scrape on your knee, or a cut on your finger. What’s crucial is that you clean those cuts when they occur to prevent infection. Once infection takes hold, it can spread and worsen over time. Infected teeth are no different. If you have a cavity, it’s the product of bacterial infection that is growing. You need to remove and clean the infection for your tooth to recover. If your tooth infection has spread internally, it can jeopardize the health of the entire tooth. In that case, root canal therapy is your chance to save an infected tooth. (more…)
Smile Upgrades with Bonding and Contouring
The structure of your teeth is what gives them power and durability. Your teeth extend far beneath your gum line and connect with your jawbone. Even teeth that function great and are healthy can sometimes need a little help to look their best. If you’ve got some slight tweaks you’d like to make to your smile to help it look amazing, then there are cosmetic options available for you. Cosmetic options like bonding and contouring are noninvasive. They don’t require you to overhaul the healthy structure of your teeth. They can be completed simply in one office visit. (more…)
