What to Do During a Dental Emergency

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decayed tooth, a dental mirror and a red suitcase with white crossPoor dental hygiene coupled with not attending regular checkups can be a detriment to your natural grin. In fact, many dental concerns can be addressed with simple restorative procedures if caught early enough in the process. But what happens when a dental emergency occurs, and how do you handle it? If you or your family need emergency care to preserve your smile, your Cleveland, TX dentist at Cleveland Family Dentistry can help and encourages you to adhere the following steps in order to aid your grin and protect your health.

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What Exactly is Covered in Your Checkup?

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Smiling young woman receiving dental checkupFrom a young age you are told the importance of keeping up with your oral health with regular preventive care at home, including brushing and flossing. While this is true, you need routine maintenance as well to ensure the true health of your smile. To the average person working to balance an already hectic schedule, it may seem unnecessary to go to the dentist every six months – especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. It is actually much more necessary than you might expect, however, as your checkup and cleaning serve a vital purpose in detecting and monitoring dental concerns early on. In fact, your Cleveland, TX dentist at Cleveland Family Dentistry encourages attending an exam twice a year, and wants to inform you about what is covered during your visit.

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What Does a Clear Aligner Do For You?

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The appearance of your smile is important. It’s not vain to worry about how your teeth look, it’s natural. You present your smile to the world in your best moments; you want to have confidence in how that smile looks. Some of the factors that affect your smile are within your control. You can use whitening strips and brush your teeth to keep them clean and healthy, however, your teeth don’t grow in according to your blueprint for the perfect smile. Sometimes, your teeth can be misaligned, creating an undesirable appearance. You don’t necessarily need braces to correct this issue. (more…)

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Types of Blemishes Veneers Can Handle

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Cropped close up photo of positive girl point index finger her teeth, recommend whitening beaming veneers treatment wear red style stylish trendy shirt isolated blue color backgroundWith the holidays at hand, family gatherings filled with seasonal favorites are once again upon us. That means delicious pies, sweets, and treats galore! While this time of the year may be a favorite for many families, your oral health may be taking a bigger hit than you initially expected. At Cleveland Family Dentistry in Cleveland, TX our goal is to help you achieve a lifelong smile that you are satisfied with, and we recognize that even when you take the necessary precautions to ensure it, blemishes can still get in the way. Because of this, we want you to know that there are treatments available to take care of those pesky sights, such as porcelain veneers.

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A Night with Sleep Apnea, and Why It’s Easy to Miss

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Some chronic conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), aren’t always obvious, despite their sometimes significant impacts on patients’ daily lives and systemic wellbeing. For example, if you suffer from sleep apnea, then the telltale signs of it, such as chronic snoring, can seem like minor things. Because of this, it can be easy to overlook the signs of sleep apnea until the symptoms of it begin to more noticeable impacts on other areas of your wellbeing. Today, we explore what a night of sleep apnea can look like, and why it’s important to pay attention to potential symptoms of it. (more…)

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What Your Daytime Headaches Could Really Mean

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Do you wake up feeling tired despite having a full night’s rest? What about waking up with a headache that never really seems to subside? Even more, do you feel constantly fatigued throughout the day, even falling asleep during regular activities? If any of these circumstances sound familiar, chances are, you may be experiencing sleep apnea. This can be caused by an obstructed airway and results in a slew of negative side effects. Fortunately, the team at Cleveland Family Dentistry in Cleveland, TX can help shed a little light on what this disorder really means for your oral health.

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Keeping Younger Smiles Safe Through the Holidays

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Cute little happy blond preschool kid boy baking apple cake and muffins in domestic kitchen. Funny lovely healthy child having fun with working with mixer, flour, eggs, fruits. Little helper indoors.With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many children are excited to have a small break from school, hang out with their friends and family, and indulge in a variety of delicious foods and treats. While the holidays can be a great time for catching up and relaxing, it is not a good time to neglect oral health and potential dangers that holiday foods can cause. While this may appear difficult, Fortunately, the team at Cleveland Family Dentistry in Cleveland, TX has prepared some important information to consider during the holidays about ways to keep your children’s smiles safe and healthy.

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Dental Implants Restore More of Your Smile After Tooth Loss

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When you lose one or more teeth, the consequences of the loss can sometimes be more profound than you realize at first. Not only will the missing tooth or teeth impact your smile’s appearance (sometimes, significantly), but they can also negatively affect everything from how your bite functions to how successfully you can retain the rest of your healthy, natural teeth. When it comes to replacing your lost teeth, the ultimate goal is to restore your smile by reestablishing their vital functions. For many people, this means dental implants can offer the most comprehensive option for restoring and rebuilding their smiles. (more…)

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How to Restore Your Smile After Losing a Tooth

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The good news about modern dental treatment is that many of the common problems that used to devastate people’s smiles can now be effectively treated and managed with optimal results. This includes the loss of one or more teeth, which can potentially have several diminishing impacts on the overall state of your oral health. Today, people who experience tooth loss can successfully restore their smiles by precisely addressing the cause of their tooth loss and replacing the lost tooth with a highly lifelike dental prosthesis. (more…)

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