With the holidays just a few weeks away, and the new year right around the corner, now is a great time to start planning out your New Year’s resolutions. Your team at Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, can help you achieve your oral health-related goals for 2025. Whether you need to practice better hygiene habits at home, try to see your dentist regularly, or restore damage that has occurred to your pearly whites, our team has treatment options that can help you.
Start The Year With A Cleaning & Examination
Most dental insurance plans reset at the beginning of the year. This means that you have a clean slate to start the year off with. If it’s been a while since you last were able to visit your dentist, January is a great time to do so. During your appointment, your teeth will be thoroughly cleaned by a hygienist before your smile is examined by your dentist. They can use signs and images taken during your checkup to detect any problems and upgrade your treatment plan. Your dentist may look for signs of cavities, gingivitis, and other changes to your oral health to make sure your smile is happy and healthy. Don’t forget to bring your kids in for their checkup, too, to ensure they are in good health before their winter break from school is over.
Talk To Your Dentist About Necessary Restorations
If any signs of decay, gum disease, oral cancer, or more, are spotted during your examination, your dentist can update your treatment plan to address these concerns. Cavities are a fairly common problem for patients, and these can easily be treated with a dental filling. This minimally invasive treatment involves carefully removing the decayed part of your tooth and adding a stronger material in its place. A filling can help stop the progression of decay and prevent the need for a root canal or tooth extraction. If you have missing teeth, now may be a good time to talk to your dentist about replacing your lost pearly whites. There are several prosthetic options available depending on the severity of tooth loss and your personal needs. Your dentist can help choose the best option for your needs.
Get Started With Orthodontic Care
For patients unhappy with the alignment of their teeth, we offer orthodontic treatment options that can help correct this problem. Traditional methods like braces can help gradually shift your teeth so that they are properly straightened. While this option can help a variety of problems, some patients may prefer a more discreet treatment method. ClearCorrect aligners can help straighten your teeth without the need for pesky brackets and wires. BPA-free aligners will be created to fit your smile precisely and gradually shift your teeth. You will wear these trays all day, including while you sleep, to carefully correct the misalignment. Many patients find this options more comfortable and convenient than traditional braces.
Improve Your Looks With Cosmetic Treatments
If your pearly whites are healthy but could use a boost, we have cosmetic treatments that can help you. In many cases, discoloration on your enamel is a main concern that patients have. These stains are often caused by the foods we eat and beverages we drink every day. Coffee, for example, has tannins that can stain your pearly whites. A professional whitening treatment can help lift these stains from the enamel and leave you with a brighter smile. Stubborn stains or discoloration found below the enamel can be hard to remove, so instead of a bleaching treatment, we may recommend concealing the blemishes with composite resin or porcelain veneers. Bonding with composite resin is a non-invasive treatment that adds a lifelike material to your teeth. It can help disguise blemishes, chips, cracks, and other flaws. Porcelain veneers involve more preparation but can help recreate your smile and create a more balanced look. We also offer gum contouring, which can help address “gummy” smiles. When you have extra gum tissue, it can lead to your smile looking asymmetrical or your teeth may look small. By reshaping this gum tissue, we can help you achieve a more symmetrical look that you feel confident in.
Discover Prosthetic Options For Lost Teeth
If you have one or more missing teeth, you know just how frustrating this problem can be. You may notice that it’s difficult to eat some of your favorite foods or speak as clearly as you once did. In addition to these problems, tooth loss can cause your jaw to weaken, and your facial structure can change over time. Luckily, our prosthetic treatment options can help replace your lost dental structures and protect the long term health of your smile. There are several ways to replace your missing teeth, and the method used will depend on your oral health, how your lost the tooth, and the severity of tooth loss. Options like a dental bridge can replace up to three teeth in the same row, or dentures can replace an entire arch of your pearly whites. Dental implants can also be used to replace both the root and crown of your tooth and securely replace your lost dental structures. To learn more about these options, talk to your dentist today.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
Our preventive and restorative care can help you maintain a healthy smile. To learn more about our services, call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, today at 214-851-0130.
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