Month: October 2015

When it comes to emergency dental services, Smilepoint Dental is proud to offer the very best. We know that emergencies never happen at convenient times, so our oral surgeons work very hard to be available to you whenever you need them.

In our last blog, we discussed how to handle few dental problems and whether or not they are emergencies. In this second installment, we will address a few more!

1. Knocked out tooth
   This is an emergency. Preserve your tooth by holding it by the crown and rinsing off any dirt. Do not scrub the tooth or try to remove any tissue that is still attached. You can try to reinsert to tooth in its socket, but if that does not work, you need Smilepoint Dental. Put your tooth in a glass of milk. The milk will preserve it until you can get to our office.
2. Loose tooth
   If you are done losing your baby teeth and you have a loose tooth, you need to call us immediately. A loose tooth will start to die, but if you get into our office quickly enough, we have better chances of saving your tooth. If you are in pain, take an over-the-counter reliever and apply a cold compress.
3. Painful swelling
   Dental pain is one of the worst kinds there is. Swelling and pain in your mouth often indicates an abscess, which is a pocket of infected pus. If not treated, the abscess will lead to a serious infection that can affect not only your gums but your jaw and more. Rinse your mouth with saltwater for relief and give us a call!

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Read Part 1 and Part 3.

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Smilepoint Dental is proud to offer emergency dental services to the Beaumont area. We know that emergencies have a way of happening late at night and the weekends. We are here to help!

Sometimes, it is difficult to tell if you are dealing with a dental emergency or not. In our next three blogs, we will explore how to handle different scenarios and whether you need emergency care or not.

1. Cracked or broken tooth
   Biting down too hard on a solid object is just one of the causes of cracked and broken teeth. You need to call Smilepoint immediately. Make sure you rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress.
2. Injury to your jaw
   Even if you merely suspect that your jaw is damaged, you need to make an appointment immediately – damage to your jawbone will translate into dental complications. Apply a cold compress and give us a call!
3. Damaged braces
   Even if the damage is not extreme, give your orthodontist a call. You may learn that the damage is small enough that you can wait for an appointment. However, you may also learn that the damage requires immediate attention. Do not leave this up to chance – make sure you check in!
4. Tongue or lip bite that bleeds a lot
   We have all bitten our tongues and cheeks. You can always clean the area and use a cold compress to lessen swelling. However, if you bleed a lot and the bleeding will not stop, go to the emergency room.

At Smilepoint Dental, we are fully committed to meeting your dental needs.Contact us today for an appointment.

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At the Smilepoint Dental office in Beaumont, our experienced dentists love working with children. We are all aware of the approach of Halloween and the delight it gives children every year. In our last blog, we discussed a few tips for minimizing dental damage due to candy. Here are a few more:

Set up a brushing schedule

• This one goes hand-in-hand with a tip from our last blog – to set up a treat schedule. Children need to brush their teeth after they eat candy. They should also brush their teeth before bed. Until your child is seven or eight, you should help with teeth brushing. After that, you are good to supervise. This includes kind reminders to older children to brush and floss.

Use disclosing tools

• Disclosing tablets, solutions, and swabs are used to temporarily stain plaque and reveal how much has built up on the teeth. This tool can be very effective for kids because it makes everything so clear.

Make toothbrushing fun

• It is proven that when children like toothbrushes, they are more likely to brush their teeth. You should replace toothbrushes every three to four months, so Halloween can be a great occasion for picking out a new toothbrush. Kids’ toothbrushes feature cartoons and colorful designs. Allowing your child to choose his/her favorite will make a huge difference.

You can also let your children choose toothpaste. Give them the freedom to pick the ones they want – just make sure the one they choose has fluoride.
Bonus Tip: Check your child’s toothbrush every so often. If it does not look worn, your child may not be using it often or well.

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Halloween is just over a week away, and we know what an exciting time this is for your family. If you have children, they probably already have their costumes figured out – and so do you! The most exciting part of Halloween for most is the collection of candy – lots of it!

At Smilepoint Dentistry in Beaumont, we know that many cavities are born because of Halloween – eating candy is basically like giving your teeth a sugar bath, and kids are not very good at dental hygiene in the first place. However, we know that completely shutting Halloween down for your family is not going to be effective. We have put together some tips to help you guide your kids (and yourself!) through Halloween’s sugary maze.

Candy vs. Cavities: Do not make your kids choose

• If you deny your children the Halloween experience, you are sending the wrong message. This deprivation will make the candy seem even more tantalizing, which leads to sneaked candy bars or eating too much.
• After trick or treating, lay out all the candy. Let your kids pick a predetermined number of candy bars. Get the rest out of sight – if you do not want to throw them away, you can donate them to a shelter.
• Handling the candy this way teaches your kids that they can control their diets. It also makes it clear that their oral health is directly connected to what they eat.

Set a treat schedule

• Work with your kids to set a time to eat Halloween candy. This ritual will stretch out the candy a lot and teaches two important lessons:
• Eating candy isn’t an all-day feast. Moderation is important.
• Because you are going to eat candy at a pre-determined point, there is no need to think about it the rest of the day.

We will share three more tips in our next post. Contact your family dentist today for the best care in Beaumont!

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Dental surgery can be an intimidating prospect, but we are here to make it easy as possible. Smilepoint Dentistry is home to Beaumont’s best dental surgeons. They are committed to your care. They train extensively – at least four years – and their range of expertise includes whatever is troubling you. There is no better place for you to turn when you need dental care.

When do you need a dental surgeon? Well, because dental surgeons are trained to find and treat defects and diseases of the mouth, jaw, teeth, and gums, you will need one whenever your problem goes beyond what a general dentist can handle. These are things like dental implants, facial pain, wisdom teeth removals, broken jaws, knocked out/broken teeth, oral cancers, and facial cosmetic surgeries. We said they could handle a lot!

Oral surgeons are trained in anesthesia so that they can make your operation as painless as possible. Depending on the procedure, you will have local or general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is used for small repairs, while general is used for extensive repairs and surgeries.

Smilepoint Dentistry knows how important the dental wellbeing of yourself and your family are. We are committed to providing complete, affordable care with compassion and excellence, and it has paid off: we are a Top Rated Local® Dentist. Not only are we the best, we offer great specials and financing for our services, because we are passionate about making high quality care available to all. Contact us to learn more today!

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Dental emergencies always seem to happen when a dentist is not readily available – like the weekend or during a vacation. We know how terrible dental pain can be, and that is why we are the number-one emergency dentist for Beaumont, Texas.

When do you need an emergency dentist? If you have had tooth pain for more than a few days, you need to give us a call. Tooth pain is often a sign of tooth decay or a dental abscess – an infection at the root of your tooth. We will be able to relieve your pain and prevent the issue from getting worse before your surgery. Another situation that requires an emergency dentist is a knocked out or broken tooth. You can put a knocked-out tooth in a glass of milk to preserve it. The last situation in which emergency dentist is needed is a lost dental crown or filling.

Sometimes, patients put off calling emergency dentists because they are embarrassed about their condition of their teeth. Do not let this happen to you! At Smilepoint Dentistry, we will provide compassionate, excellent care. We are here to relieve your pain and fix whatever is going on – not to chide you about your teeth.

Smilepoint Dentistry in Beaumont is here to be your ally. We are committed to keeping the teeth of you and your family healthy, and we make our care affordable. Check out our financing and specials to see just how affordable it is! Contact us with any questions today.

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Welcome to the blog of Smilepoint Dental, Beaumont’s source for quality dental care. We are a full-service dentist in Beaumont, Texas, and are proud to offer everything from x-rays to oral surgery to cosmetic procedures. We are a family-oriented office, because we believe that dental health begins at a very young age. We are also passionate about being affordable, and that shows in our promotions and financing.

We educate our patients. We believe that knowledge is power, and we want to empower you to keep your teeth (and your family’s teeth) in the best shape possible. Check out our patient education page to learn more about the terms you will hear us use at the office. It is amazing how far dentistry has come – you may find something you need and did not think was available!

We offer a wide array of services. Our highly-skilled dentists know how to give you whatever care you need. You can monitor and maintain the health of your teeth with our preventive general care, which includes x-rays, cleanings, nightguards, sports mouthguards, and emergency care. We also offer restorative procedures like crowns, root canals, and implant restoration. If your smile needs a boost, we offer the cosmetic procedures you need – from smile whitening to tooth contouring.

We are a Top Rated Local® Dentist for a reason. Check out our testimonials to find out for yourself what makes us so great. You can also explore our special offers and financing options. Everyone deserves dental health, and we are here to provide it!

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