If you can’t give in to your cravings for a juicy steak because of missing or damaged teeth, visit our Huntsville, AL dentist office for restorative dentistry services. From dental crowns to dental implants, Dr. Jennifer Perkins and our skilled staff offer solutions that will enable you to enjoy all of your favorite foods again.
Jenny Perkins DDS on patients who are having a hard time chewing
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You're having difficulty chewing. What in the world could that mean? It could be something very minor. Maybe you slept funny on your pillow and it's going to take a day for your bite to work out and then it's all over again. A lot of times, patients have difficulties, and then when they make it into the office, the difficulty's gone. That's exasperating, but if you're having trouble chewing and it lasts more than a couple of days, then it's probably a good idea to have it checked out.
What are the possibilities? You could be grinding your teeth at nighttime. You could be clenching your teeth at nighttime. You could be clenching your teeth during the day when you're concentrating on your work or some serious project. You may have bitten into something hard, not today, but it was some time ago, and it started a crack in the tooth and now it's just beginning to show symptoms. If you do have a crack in your tooth, we need to take a look at it. We can do some testing to find out if that in fact is the case. A lot of times, it has something to do also with thermal sensitivity. You might have cold sensitivity. You might have hot sensitivity. The funny thing is, it won't happen every time you chew. It's occasional. That really is the sign of a cracked tooth. The fix for that generally is a crown. That's something that we can do very quickly for you and get you comfortable again.
You can smile and chew with confidence! Call Jennifer Perkins, DDS at 256-801-0002 for a restorative dentistry consultation.
Get Your Strong Bite Back With Restorative Dentistry Services
Trust our advanced dental technology, including digital X-rays, to determine the extent of your dental damage. We’ll then discuss all of your restorative treatment options with you. Let us help you create a treatment plan that is the best possible fit!
Dr. Perkins has been practicing dentistry for more than 20 years, and she taught high school science before becoming a dentist, so she explains even complicated treatments in easy-to-understand terms.
Among the factors we’ll consider:
- Your oral health
- Your overall health
- Your lifestyle
- Your budget
We can repair your damaged teeth or replace missing teeth with:
- Tooth fillings, to discreetly repair cavities caused by dental decay
- Dental implants, a versatile option that can be used with dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures to replace missing teeth
- Dental veneers, which can strengthen your teeth while covering cosmetic flaws
- Dental crowns, to fortify and protect broken, cracked, or severely decayed teeth
- Dental bridges, to replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth
- Dentures, including implant dentures, often the best choice for extensive dental damage or a mouth full of missing teeth
To find out how we can restore your damaged teeth, call Jennifer Perkins, DDS at 256-801-0002.Or use our online form to book a visit to our Huntsville, AL dentist office.