Good oral health is key to your overall wellbeing. To keep your mouth healthy, it’s important to know about common dental issues and how we can fix them. At Aesthetic Dentistry Centre, we offer many solutions for your dental concerns.
If you have any dental issues, share them with us at your next visit. Knowing your medical history and dental concerns helps our dentists provide better treatments and results.
You can call us for a free consultation at (972) 382-6855 or book an appointment online. We help thousands of your friends and neighbors throughout Plano, Dallas, Frisco, and Southlake County.
Fixing Dental Problems in Plano, TX
The following are general dental issues that we can help you address at our dental practice. Learn more about each topic below, and also view our smile gallery to see the results of our dental work.
Chipped Teeth
Fixing a chipped tooth is important for many reasons. It can be an eyesore and affect your appearance, but it can also cause pain or discomfort. Additionally, a chipped tooth can get worse because of bacteria and plaque buildup causing tooth decay.
Repairing the chip can prevent further damage, relieve pain, and restore your smile. To learn about how we can repair your chipped tooth, see Chipped Teeth.
Stained Teeth
Stained and discolored teeth can make you feel less confident about your smile. Dental cleanings and whitening treatments at our office can help bring back the natural color of your teeth. Fixing stained and discolored teeth can also protect them from cavities and decay, which can harm the enamel and even cause tooth loss.
To learn more about how we can help you address a stained tooth, see Stained or discolored teeth.
Missing Teeth
Replacing missing teeth can bring many benefits to your daily life, including:
- An improved ability to eat and speak
- Prevention of potential jaw, gum, and other dental problems
- Improved smile appearance
- Restored confidence
- Improved oral health
- Preserved/maintained facial features
The most common and successful options to replace your lost teeth are dental implants, fixed bridges, and partial or complete dentures. Our dentist can help you decide which option is best for you. To learn how Dr. Sowell and Dr. Chen can replace your lost teeth, see Missing teeth.
Rotated Teeth
Rotated teeth happen when a tooth is not aligned with the other teeth. This can cause the tooth to not fit well in your mouth or line up properly with nearby teeth. A rotated tooth can also make it hard to clean your teeth because food and plaque can get stuck in the tilted areas. To learn about rotated teeth treatment options, see Rotated teeth.
Broken Teeth
Dr. Mark Sowell and Dr. Sara Chen can fix broken teeth with several methods. They might use a filling or bond the broken pieces together. In some cases, they may place a crown on the tooth or, if it’s badly damaged, remove the tooth.
The treatment you need depends on how severe the break is. To learn about these procedures and more options to repair or replace a broken tooth, see Broken teeth.
Teeth Grinding/Bruxism
Bruxism happens when someone unknowingly clenches their jaw or grinds their teeth, either while they’re asleep or awake. The common causes are stress, anxiety, and tension. Grinding your teeth a lot can lead to headaches, worn-down teeth, and jaw pain. To learn how we can help you alleviate the symptoms, see Grinding Teeth.
Gummy Smile
Dr. Chen and Dr. Sowell can help fix a gummy smile with a gum reshaping procedure or a gingivectomy. They use a laser to remove extra gum tissue, which helps reshape the gum line and reduce the gummy look.
They might also suggest a crown lengthening procedure. This involves removing a bit of bone and gum tissue to make your teeth look longer. In some cases, they may use injections to relax the muscles that lift the upper lip, which can also help reduce a gummy smile. To learn about our gummy smile treatments, see Gummy Smile.
Gum Recession
Gum recession can lead to serious dental problems without quick treatment. When gums pull back, they can expose the roots of your teeth. This can cause tooth sensitivity and damage the enamel. Over time, it may lead to jawbone loss and even tooth loss.
Sometimes, it can also cause gum disease, which can cause systemic health issues. To learn about how our dentists address gum recession at our Plano dental office, see Treatment for Receding Gums.
Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive teeth can happen for several reasons, such as worn enamel, receding gums, and exposed tooth roots. Drinking acidic drinks, eating acidic foods, grinding or clenching your teeth, getting older, or losing minerals from your enamel can all wear-down enamel.
Gum recession might be because of genetics, injury, or brushing too hard. Luckily, our dentist can suggest treatments to help with these problems. To learn about what Dr. Sowell and Dr. Chen recommend for sensitive teeth, see Treatment for sensitive teeth.
Toothaches
We understand that a toothache can cause stress on your mind and daily life. Toothaches happen for a number of reasons but are most common in patients with dental infections. Dr. Chen or Dr. Sowell can evaluate your toothache to diagnose the cause and provide relevant treatments.
We know that a toothache can be very stressful and affect your daily life. You can get toothaches from many things, but they often happen because of dental infections. Dr. Chen or Dr. Sowell will check your toothache to learn what’s causing it and suggest the right treatment. To learn about our toothache treatments, see Treatment for a toothache.
Halitosis
Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common problem that can make you feel embarrassed or anxious. Luckily, there are ways to treat it. At home, you can improve your breath by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly and using mouthwash. A tongue scraper can also help remove bacteria that cause bad breath.
For more serious cases, you might need a deep cleaning of your teeth and gums to get rid of plaque, or antibiotics to help with the problem. To learn how we can help you get to the root of the cause and provide halitosis treatment, see Bad Breath.
Dental Cavities
Too much bacteria in your mouth can lead to cavities. Bacteria feed on sugars and starches from food, creating acid that wears down the hard outer layer of your teeth. This can cause cavities, and not brushing and flossing regularly can make this problem worse.
Dr. Sowell or Dr. Chen will fix a cavity by first removing the decayed part of your tooth. Then, they will fill the empty space with a special compound like composite resin or ceramic. To learn about your cavity treatment options, see Dental Fillings.
Gaps Between Teeth
To fix gaps between teeth, we usually use one of three methods: dental crowns, dental veneers, or clear aligners. Crowns and veneers are the most common options. They involve placing porcelain or resin over the teeth to close the gaps.
Clear aligners can move your teeth closer together, helping you achieve a more even and symmetrical smile. To learn about your options at our dental office, see Treatment for Gaps in Teeth.
Gum Disease
Gum disease can seriously harm your oral health. It can lead to tooth loss, infections, and even health problems like diabetes and heart disease. If you don’t treat it soon, it can cause lasting damage to your gums and teeth.
To avoid these issues, see your Plano dentist regularly. Brushing and flossing daily, along with regular checkups, keep your gums and teeth healthy and prevent more damage. To learn about gum disease treatments at our dental office, see Gum Disease.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth happens when your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva. This can cause dental problems and make it hard to speak or eat certain foods. Our dentist can help by discovering what’s causing your dry mouth and offering treatments to relieve it. Dr. Chen and Dr. Sowell will also keep an eye on your condition to make sure it doesn’t get worse.
To learn about treatments for dry mouth, see Dry Mouth Treatment.
Request a Dental Exam Today
Dr. Mark Sowell is a skilled dentist who takes care of general, family, and cosmetic dental needs. He also helps patients who are anxious about visiting the dentist. Dr. Sowell offers a full range of services to address both everyday and cosmetic dental issues.
Dr. Sara Chen is a top expert in cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry. She specializes in complex treatments like implants and full-mouth makeovers. With Dr. Chen, you can get a smile that looks great and also works well. She provides many prosthodontic services to improve the look and function of your teeth.
You can expect high-quality, professional dental care in a comfortable and convenient setting at Aesthetic Dentistry Centre. Our dentists strive to be more than just your dentists but your partners in healthcare.
Our dental exams are comprehensive. Dr. Sowell and Dr. Chen will examine your entire masticatory system to deliver long-lasting, comfortable, and natural-looking results. To request a dental exam and consultation, call us at (972) 382-6855 today. You can also schedule an appointment online.