Basic Dentistry to Help Chipped Teeth

Many people who notice chipped or cracked teeth, but don’t remember when the injury occurred, damaged their teeth while they were sleeping. Grinding or clenching your teeth during the night will cause your teeth to chip, crack and even break. To keep you from seriously damaging your teeth, a dental appliance called a night-guard can be used. A custom fitted night guard protects your teeth from grinding & clenching in your sleep. Your local Sacramento Dentist takes great care in making sure you have a proper fit to prevent pain in your jaw joint. Do you suffer from headaches? You may find that a side benefit of your night-guard is headache prevention. Many headaches start during the night, caused by the extreme pressure generated as you grind and clench your teeth. Ask your local dentist having a night-guard custom created for you.
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Teeth Whitening after Surgery

If your teeth are already straight and healthy, you might be interested in Zoom!™ whitening. Zoom!™ whitening is a procedure that takes place in a single visit. It involves the application of a specially formulated gel that, when exposed to a type of light energy, penetrates the stains in your teeth, breaking them up and leaving your smile brighter and whiter. The entire process takes under an hour.

If you have other issues with your teeth, in addition to them being discolored, you may want to consider porcelain veneers. Many people who have tetracycline stained teeth and cannot whiten their teeth with traditional means, or people who want a more permanent solution will opt for porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are a great way to whiten your teeth in a more permanent fashion. The veneers do not stain with time and also correct many other concerns that you may have including crooked teeth, gaps in teeth and a gummy smile. Most of the smile makeovers you see on television are accomplished with porcelain veneers.