Dental Inlays and Onlays – a Healthier, Woodlands Alternative to Metal Fillings

Are you planning to get pregnant? One preparation you may not have considered is taking care of your oral health. First, have your gums checked for periodontal disease, which can lead to systemic problems including early delivery and low birth-weight babies. The other thing to have checked is whether your metal fillings are stable. While I won’t pressure anyone to have his or her metal fillings replaced, I will suggest that all future filling be metal free. Why? The FDA recently responded to pressure from health advocacy groups and admitted that dental amalgams containing Mercury can have toxic effects on developing infants and children and that pregnant women should avoid them. Find out more about your options in the Woodlands by calling me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442. 

Dental Inlays and Onlays – a Healthier, Woodlands Alternative to Metal Fillings

So many people have never heard of dental inlays and onlays, much less experienced their comfort and beauty. Inlays and onlays are one of my favorite restoration options because they are so conservative, strong and beautiful. They contain no unhealthy metals and they are placed on the tooth instead of pressed into it. I use them for cavity repair, to fix a damaged tooth and to strengthen weak or breaking teeth. And when people come to me to replace their metal fillings, inlays and onlays are often my replacement of choice because they look and feel surprisingly natural. In fact, they blend with your natural tooth so well, some people forget which tooth they were placed in! For more information about inlays and onlays in the Woodlands, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442. 

Relieving the Pain of TMJ Disorder in Woodlands Texas

Many people grind their teeth at night and never know it. They wake up with sore and sensitive teeth and maybe even constant headaches, but can’t figure out why. Because tooth grinding usually occurs when you are in your deepest sleep this grinding and clenching can go undiagnosed until your teeth are  severely damaged. They crack, chip, wear down and even the enamel at your gumline can break off, leaving nerves exposed.  That is why it is important to ask your dentist to evaluate you for both TMJ and Bruxism on a regular basis. It can save your teeth! For more information about tooth grinding , TMJ disorder or any dental question, give me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, a call at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

Shirley Cagle DDS – Relieving the Pain of TMJ Disorder in Woodlands Texas

TMJ disorder can really ruin your day – lots of days! The constant headaches, jaw pain, earaches and shoulder soreness make you feel like you are sick all the time. But you don’t want to constantly take pain killers or have to go through jaw surgery to find relief. There is a simpler solution. I have a variety of dental devises that work really well to relax the tension in your jaw, help you stop clenching and grinding your teeth and place your mouth into its naturally relaxed position. For more information about what these dental devices can do for you, give me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, a call at 281.681.9442 or visit my website, www.shirleycagledds.com.

Do You Snore? A SnoreGuard From Dr. Shirley Cagle Could Give You a Good Night’s Sleep!

Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea but have a terrible time using your Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device (often just referred to as a  CPAP)? I have a solution that has worked for hundreds of sleep apnea sufferers around the country – the SnoreGuard. This palm sized device fits comfortably over your teeth while you sleep and keeps your jaw and tongue where they should be for a clear and soundless night. If you travel, you’ll find the SnoreGuard to be a more manageable solution as well. It is easy to pack, takes up next to no room and it will spare you all those funny looks at airport security checks. For more information about the SnoreGuard and its benefits, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442.

Do You Snore? A SnoreGuard Could Give You a Good Night’s Sleep!

Some people sound more like trains when they sleep that humans. This nightly noise has been known to put some serious strain on marriages and other relationships. Even travel for your business can become a problem if none of your colleagues will share a room with you! But all that noise can often be cured and prevented with a simple dental night guard called SnoreGuard. This comfortable, easily packable little device keeps your airways and the tissue surrounding them in their optimal position so that you can breathe easily and quietly all night long. For more information about the SnoreGuard and its benefits, call me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, at 281.681.9442. I’d love to help you get a good night’s sleep!