Work Toward A Safer Smile

Your smile does some real work for you throughout the day, and if you ignore it, it’ll start to deteriorate. It’s unfortunate, but bacteria are always trying to find their way inside your mouth; they can do some real damage when they make it their home. There are also other things that you need to keep an eye out for in order to maintain your smile effectively like bruxism, which happens when you unconsciously grind your teeth. Thankfully, your dentist is there to help.

When you spend time with Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, you can focus on uplifting your oral health. We understand the value of having a complete, quality smile, and we’re here to help you maintain yours through positive prevention, real restoration, and effective, attractive cosmetic dental care. So, if you’re ready to refresh your smile, our team is, too.

Find your way back to your schedule of checkups. Schedule your next visit at Gentle Smiles and focus on your oral health.

Your Checkups Are Your Opportunity To Ask Your Questions

When you visit the dental office, you’re not just coming in for a cleaning. While that is certainly an important part of your biannual checkup, it’s not the only thing that needs to happen. You also need a visual examination and any necessary imaging from a qualified dental provider. And for most people, the goal is to come in for these appointments twice each year, so if you’ve not been in in 2025, it’s time.

At your next biannual checkup, use it as an opportunity to bring up any dental concerns that you have. We are here to help you keep up with your smile, and that means listening to our patients. Even beyond your routine prevention, people have questions; we’re glad to answer them.

Grind Your Teeth During Sleep? Ask About An Oral Appliance

One of the most common unconscious habits out there is teeth grinding. When this happens during waking hours, you may be able to stop yourself or reroute that energy into doing something else. Unfortunately, when you’re asleep, that’s significantly harder to do.

Patients who struggle with sleep bruxism should talk to their oral health team about oral appliance therapy. This approach uses a slim, BPA-free guard to prevent enamel from making contact during sleep. Simply pop in your oral appliance before bed and start to protect your smile from bruxism damage.

Find Your Safer Smile At Gentle Smiles

If you’re ready to renew your oral health emphasis, we’re here for it. To find out more about oral appliance therapy for sleep bruxism, or to schedule your next biannual checkup, call Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry at 972-329-7645 today.