Do You Need a Night Guard?

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is a condition in which you clench and grind your teeth. If you grind your teeth unconsciously during the day you may eventually suffer from worn tooth enamel, teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped or loose, as well as tired or tight jaw muscles. If you already experience one of the following, then it’s time to talk to Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental about receiving a night guard.

The night guard, which is very similar to a mouth guard worn by athletes, provides a barrier between your top and bottom teeth while you sleep. Here at Top Choice Dental, all of our night guards are custom-fitted for comfort and to allow for proper breathing. The biggest benefit you’ll receive from a night guard is the protection it will provide for your tooth enamel. Teeth grinding is a common issue, but you shouldn’t have to suffer.

If you find yourself waking up with jaw pain, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about night guards as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.

Seal out Cavities with Sealants

While brushing and flossing help to remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth, toothbrush bristles often can’t reach into the teeth’s depressions and grooves. Plaque is constantly forming in our mouths from the food that we eat and when it lingers in these grooves it can lead to cavities. A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth – usually the back molars – to prevent tooth decay. At Top Choice Dental we can apply sealants in just one appointment and they can last up to 10 years.

Back molars are the teeth that are most vulnerable to cavities and decay because they are used in the chewing process, and are the most difficult to reach and clean. Typically, children should get sealants because of their likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of their premolars and molars. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can benefit from sealants as well.

If you find yourself suffering from tooth sensitivity, please give us a call. To learn more about sealants as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.

Don’t Let Plaque Pester You

If you’ve ever felt a fuzzy buildup on your teeth while licking them with your tongue, that pesky buildup is called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria, which following a meal or snack containing sugar can release acids that attack tooth enamel, eventually contributing to tooth decay and gum disease when left untreated. Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and flossing can eventually harden into tartar. When tartar accumulates, only our staff of hygienists at Top Choice Dental can remove it.

Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on our teeth and along the gum line. Plaque that is not removed from around the gum line can cause inflammation and irritation to the gums around your teeth. Red, puffy or bleeding gums can be the first signs of gum disease and if not treated, the tissues holding the teeth in place are destroyed and the teeth are eventually lost. In addition to practicing a proper oral hygiene routine, it is important to schedule professional cleanings twice a year to prevent plaque from getting worse.

If you have plaque buildup and are due for a dental checkup, please give us a call. To learn more about dental health as well as services we provide at the practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.

What is a Snap-On Smile?

If you’ve ever desired a smile makeover, then Snap-On Smile might be the right product for you. At Top Choice Dental we realize that not everyone can afford thousands of dollars to get a Hollywood smile, which is why we offer this patented, easy and painless way to obtain one. The key is that it works exactly like it sounds. We create a new set of “teeth” that are placed over your current teeth, giving you a beautiful new smile in just two quick and painless visits to our office.

No drilling, no extractions, no whitening chemicals are necessary and Snap-On Smile is a great option for patients with stained, chipped, cracked, crooked, or missing teeth. During your first visit, you will pick the shade and style of your smile. We will then take an impression of your teeth so the Snap-On Smile can be properly fitted. It is then made with a light, durable resin to create a strong, yet thin, set of snap teeth. In about three weeks you will return for your next visit where your new smile will be waiting. 

If you are missing teeth, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about Snap-On Smile as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.hoptowndental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg Fort at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY, call 270-886-8585.