Many adults notice some soreness or a popping sound in the jaw. That can occur after eating something difficult to chew or opening your mouth very wide. Sometimes the discomfort is mild and quick. Other times, however, the pain can be severe, last for many days, or begin to creep … Continue reading
Are the smiles in your family as beautiful as you would like them to be? Or has trauma to your mouth, years of drinking dark beverages, or even just the aging process changed the appearance of your teeth? Do you have decayed teeth that need to be extracted and replaced … Continue reading
Although most adult dental patients have good brushing and flossing habits, problems such as cavities and gum disease can occur. When a cavity develops, it must be addressed as soon as possible to prevent it from getting bigger. Cavities that are deep within the tooth can lead to infection and … Continue reading
Most people believe that crowns are used only to provide support or to restore teeth that are broken, worn, or badly decayed. While that is certainly true, Dr. Chase Patton, DDS, has helped countless patients improve the appearance of their smile with porcelain dental crowns. Dental crowns offer oral health … Continue reading
Many people prefer to avoid the dentist but caring for your teeth sooner will prevent costly and time-consuming procedures later. Dr. Patton offers patients in the Columbia, MO, area composite dental fillings for a discrete restoration to your smile. How tooth decay affects your oral health Tooth decay is caused … Continue reading
If you are struggling with wisdom teeth pain or worried about dental crowding, Dr. Patton can help. Our office in Columbia, MO, offers safe, comfortable wisdom teeth extraction to protect your oral health. Signs you need your wisdom teeth removed Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars that come … Continue reading
Patients feeling tired and sore when they wake up may not consider going to the dentist, but nighttime grinding can affect your whole body. If bruxism is wearing down your teeth and leaving you waking up in pain, Dr. Chase Patton can help. Our team offers patients in the Columbia … Continue reading
While cavities and gum disease are largely preventable, over 90% of people will deal with cavities at one point in their life. At-home care is crucial, but preventive dental cleaning is the best way to catch problems before they develop. Dr. Patton focuses on preventing oral health issues to save … Continue reading
If you have lost one or more teeth you are at risk for long term oral health issues. Due to the gaps created by missing teeth, you could face newly created gaps in your smile due to shifting teeth, loosening teeth or even deterioration of jawbone tissue where the missing … Continue reading
It is disheartening to go to bed fully expecting a restful night’s sleep, but instead wake up feeling fatigued or with a tension headache caused by teeth grinding. You then go through your daily life with a sore and tense jaw. Outside of this discomfort, there is also the long-term … Continue reading
