Find out when you should see a dentist.
Even though more Americans want to visit the dentist, about 42 percent of Americans don’t see the dentist as often as they would like. A dentist is a critical member of your healthcare team. They provide you with the tools, tips, and care to keep your teeth, gums, and mouth in the best of health throughout the years. Apart from visiting our Fort Lauderdale, FL, dentist Dr. David Erdman for your biannual cleanings and checkups, here are some other signs it’s time to make an appointment with us.
You’re in Pain
A tooth in pain means that the first thing you need to do is give us a call. A toothache is never something to ignore. While it often means that you have a cavity, which is a pretty simple fix, it could also mean that you have an infection, so it’s best to have the tooth properly evaluated by our Fort Lauderdale, FL, family dentist as soon as possible. We know how serious a toothache is, so when you give us a call, we will get you in right away.
You’re Unhappy With Your Smile
Your smile is such an important feature that if you don’t like the way your smile looks, this can put a serious damper on your self-confidence and your appearance. We want everyone to have beautiful smiles, and this is possible with cosmetic dentistry. We offer a wide range of treatment options all tailored to your needs and budget. From dental bonding to cosmetic contouring to teeth whitening and dental veneers, we can help reshape your smile to give you want you really want.
You Have Chronic Health Problems
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or heart disease, or if you are currently receiving treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or even hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you must turn to your dentist even more often for care, as chronic health problems and certain medicals treatments can greatly impact the health of your mouth. By turning to us for the care you can protect against decay, gum disease, infections, and other serious complications.
You Have Jaw Pain
Nothing is more miserable than having to take tiny bites of food because you can’t open your jaws due to pain and swelling. If your jaws pop when you open them, you battle morning headaches and your jaws feel achy, overworked and in pain throughout the day then you could have TMJ disorder. There are a variety of options including an oral splint that can help take pressure off the jaws to reduce symptoms.
Our Fort Lauderdale, FL, family dentist, Dr. Erdman, and his team, are here for all of your smile needs, whether preventive or emergency. If you need to book an appointment, simply call us at (954) 564-1605.