treatment | Plaza Dental Care https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:09:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 General Information about Toothaches https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/general-information-about-toothaches/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:09:59 +0000 https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/?p=540 A toothache is a condition often present in a tooth that can range from mild to debilitating pain. Often times the pain arises from the nerve endings in the pulp either damaged or infected. A variety of reasons could be the root cause for the pain and the damage, including oral accidents, cavities, infection, tooth [...]

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]]> A toothache is a condition often present in a tooth that can range from mild to debilitating pain. Often times the pain arises from the nerve endings in the pulp either damaged or infected. A variety of reasons could be the root cause for the pain and the damage, including oral accidents, cavities, infection, tooth loss, unseen damage, and other internal health issues.

Sometimes, toothaches can cause other symptoms to flare up, including fevers, chills, and facial rashes. If you think that a toothache may be to blame for your facial pain, seek out your dentist for further treatment.

Another common sign of a toothache is pain that continues even after taking pain relievers and medications. Furthermore, toothaches can sometimes be visually present in your mouth, and take the shape of inflammations or swelling around a tooth, such as in the form of an abscess or discharge. If you have recently had an oral accident, then it is likely that a toothache may have occurred as the result of blunt trauma or other direct harm inflicted onto a tooth.

If you suffer from a toothache, contact Plaza Dental Care at 707-642-1360 to see which treatment is right for you. If you are looking for a dentist in Vallejo, California, you can schedule an oral examination with Dr. Khashayar Khomejany and our team at our dentist office. Let us help you achieve a healthy smile!

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]]> If Your TMJ Disorder Is Associated with Grinding Your Teeth, You Might Want to Sleep with a Dental Guard https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/if-your-tmj-disorder-is-associated-with-grinding-your-teeth-you-might-want-to-sleep-with-a-dental-guard/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/?p=534 TMJ disorder is a broad term used to describe discomfort, inflammation, or physical dysfunction in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. Prominent symptoms often involve a dull ache in the muscles in front of the ears or in the temples as well as discomfort when biting down. Some people with TMJ disorder also notice [...]

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]]> TMJ disorder is a broad term used to describe discomfort, inflammation, or physical dysfunction in the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. Prominent symptoms often involve a dull ache in the muscles in front of the ears or in the temples as well as discomfort when biting down. Some people with TMJ disorder also notice a clicking in one, or both, of the temporomandibular joints.

Identifying the underlying cause and contributing factors of TMJ disorder will help our experienced dentists, Dr. Sean and Dr. Sepi, to develop an effective treatment plan.

Grinding your teeth while you sleep can often cause or contribute to TMJ disorder symptoms. Even if it’s not the primary cause the tension from grinding your teeth can worsen existing temporomandibular discomfort.

If Dr. Sean and Dr. Sepi believe this is a contributing factor, they might recommend wearing a dental guard in your mouth when you sleep. This is a soft plastic mouthpiece that cushions the biting surfaces of your teeth. It also allows a little slip between the two sets of teeth to reduce some of the muscular tension.

If you live in the Vallejo, California, area and you are experiencing symptoms of TMJ disorder, we urge you to give our experienced dental team a call at 707-642-1360 to seek treatment at Plaza Dental Care. We are here for all of your oral health needs!

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]]> A Knocked-Out Tooth Can Be Replaced by a Bridge https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/a-knocked-out-tooth-can-be-replaced-by-a-bridge/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:02:00 +0000 https://www.vallejoplazadentalcare.com/?p=438 Your teeth are anchored in their sockets by their roots and strong periodontal ligaments. When a blow to the face manages to knock a tooth out, the trauma is often so severe that it results in the total loss of the tooth. In a case like this, your dentists, Drs. Sean and Dr. Sepi, will [...]

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]]> Your teeth are anchored in their sockets by their roots and strong periodontal ligaments. When a blow to the face manages to knock a tooth out, the trauma is often so severe that it results in the total loss of the tooth. In a case like this, your dentists, Drs. Sean and Dr. Sepi, will often recommend having the knocked-out tooth completely replaced by installing a dental bridge.

A dental bridge in Vallejo, California, is essentially a single piece of dental work that replicates the function and appearance of the knocked-out tooth. It is fused to a pair of crowns that are anchored on abutments formed out of the two closest teeth.

To form the two abutments, Drs. Sean and Sepi will use a drill to remove the tooth enamel from each of the teeth. This creates a small protective sheath that houses the healthy pulp, root and nerve of each tooth. Temporary crowns will then be secured over each abutment to protect it.

Drs. Sean and Sepi will then cast a detailed impression of the abutments and the other teeth related in your bite. This will be sent to a dental lab to help guide the technicians as they produce your new bridge

A member of our team will call you to schedule a follow-up appointment when your new bridge returns from the dental lab. The temporary crowns will be removed and your new bridge will be cemented into place.

If one of your teeth has been knocked out, you should not delay in calling Plaza Dental Care at 707-642-1360 to schedule an appointment.

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