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
Regular at-home care combined with in-office cleanings is the most important one-two step anybody can take to ensure they maintain healthy teeth and gums. Regular brushing and flossing at home, even when done properly, is simply not enough. Plaque will find a way to build up in the hard to … Continue reading
Many adults think a dental visit is only necessary if they have tooth pain or another dental issue that requires attention. This is not the case, and, in many cases, these emergency dental visits can be avoided altogether with general dental visits. Dr. Chase Patton, DDS encourages all residents in … Continue reading
TMJ disorder is a condition that is often misdiagnosed, but is very common – in fact, it is estimated that over 10 million Americans are affected by the disorder. At the dental practice of Chase Patton, DDS, patients in the Columbia, MO area can rely on Dr. Patton to listen … Continue reading
The wisdom teeth, or third molars, are teeth that often become problematic for many of our patients. These teeth are the last to emerge in the smile and are the most common at creating issues for many men and women. Because they are the last to erupt through the gumline, … Continue reading
Replacement of missing teeth is extremely important for a variety of reasons. When teeth are lost or extracted, they not only create an aesthetic disadvantage, but they also impact the overall function. Depending on where the tooth is that was lost, patients may have trouble eating or speaking properly. Additionally, … Continue reading
It is not uncommon for patients to require restorative work on their smile. Even with proper care and attention with brushing, flossing, and routine dental visits, problems can arise. This may include damage to a tooth or an unexpected infection that causes a severe toothache. Columbia, MO area patients who … Continue reading
