A dental crown is a natural-looking, protective cap designed to enhance the health and aesthetics of the smile. Dental crowns play a critical role in dental prosthetics and preserve the integrity of the natural tooth root after invasive dental treatments. When your dentist suggests a dental crown, three questions may come to mind: (1) Why […]
Excessive grinding and clenching of the teeth is defined as bruxism. Typically, teeth grinding occurs unconsciously at nighttime when a person is asleep. Sleep bruxism affects 9% of the general population. American dentists often recommend mouthguards to children and adults as a treatment to help alleviate symptoms associated with grinding. Mouthguards can also prevent this […]
Are you aware of the eight most common symptoms of cavities? More importantly, are you experiencing any of them? If so, it is wise to see your dentist, as cavities and their symptoms worsen the longer you wait. Serving the Los Lunas, NM area, Dr. Yoon and his compassionate team at Los Lunas Smiles care […]
If fear of future pain has you avoiding the dentist, we have news you’ll want to hear. The truth is that root canal treatment usually produces less pain than avoiding your dentist does. Many patients actually experience pain relief once the root canal procedure is completed. At Los Lunas Smiles, our knowledgeable and friendly team, […]
Oral infections are never pleasant experiences. They will cause you to have severe toothaches throughout the day and restlessness throughout the night. If you do not treat oral infections quickly, the virus could enter your bloodstream and spread to your body’s vital organs. Oral infections usually occur because of tooth damage or decay. Every tooth […]
A visit to the dentist’s office is often linked to anxiety and fear, regardless of whether it is just a check-up or a lengthy procedure. Visits can inspire lots of adverse feelings that will not easily disappear even with logical explanations. Thus, sedation dentistry is used to manage patient stress. Sedation dentistry sounds scary, […]
Sedation dentistry involves putting a patient in a state of full relaxation or unconsciousness for the duration of a dental procedure. It is widely used and has many benefits. One advantage is it helps assuage fears or concerns of people who have been hesitant to undergo various dental procedures. Dental professionals use several different types […]
Most dental emergencies occur when they are least expected. And when they do, they can be incredibly stressful as they may endanger your oral health. If you let a dental emergency linger much longer than you should, it could result in permanent damage. And by then, the only way to get out of trouble is […]
Have you ever had a sudden toothache? What about an accident that has chipped or broken your tooth? Since these situations are considered emergencies, you need to visit your dentist as soon as possible for treatment. With emergency dentistry, your doctor can see you on short notice to help resolve your issue and get you […]
Dentures have been around for a long time, and they’re still one of the most popular teeth replacement options available. Even though these appliances are strong and durable, they won’t last forever. On average, a set of dentures lasts about seven to 10 years. Here, our team at Los Lunas Smiles explains how you can […]
