Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile

Spanish Springs cosmetic dental and tooth implants

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree.

Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career, or move can be exciting but overwhelming. It’s okay – and sometimes helpful – to drop some of the balls. You can probably let another parent take over room mother duties for a few weeks, forego a haircut, or skip poker night until things calm down.

When life hands you extra challenges it is easy to get lax about oral hygiene. Sometimes you feel too exhausted to brush or floss and skip regular check-ups and cleanings. Dr. Shane Sykes wants to remind you to look at the possible consequences of neglecting your smile.

1. Tooth decay
2. Gum disease
2. Tooth and gum pain
3. Bad breath
4. Infection
5. Tooth loss

Your plate is already full – you don’t want to add poor oral health and the associated expense and inconvenience required to treat advanced issues.

Let the car go unwashed for a few weeks. Record your favorite show to watch later when things slow down. Postpone that kitchen remodel. But keep your smile healthy – it really will make your life easier, healthier, and happier.

The Reno Dentist in Reno provides gentle, comprehensive dental care for the whole family. Our services include:

Dentures
Invisalign
Root canal therapy
Porcelain veneers

Dr. Sykes is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. You can learn more about Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society at http://www.oku.org/. If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, we invite you to call us at 775-323-0700 and schedule an exam and cleaning. Our appreciative team will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. There is no need to feel ashamed about plaque build-up or a cavity. We completely understand how stressful life can get and we love helping our Reno area patients get back on track.

We can make you look and feel great!