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A broken tooth can ruin a perfect day and prompt an emergency dental visit. Trauma and decay are two common causes of broken teeth needing immediate treatment. At the office of Mark H. Wright, DDS, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we repair damaged teeth with dental crown treatment. Dental crowns are protective coverings placed over damaged […]

Feeling nervous before seeing a dentist is normal, especially if you’re undergoing an unfamiliar dental treatment. However, nervousness isn’t the same as dental fear or anxiety. Dental anxiety can keep you from scheduling dental visits and getting the necessary dental care. Conscious dental sedation paves the way for patients with dental phobia to have painless, […]

Your tooth might be the hardest substance in the body, but this doesn’t mean it isn’t vulnerable to decay and injuries. Once your tooth is compromised, infection sets in, resulting in excruciating pain and sensitivity. Since you may want to end your suffering, you have two options: root canal and tooth extraction. But which one […]

During your dental exam, you receive the news from the dentist that you have gum disease. While no one wants to hear they have a gum infection, several treatments are available to restore total health to your gums. Among other gum disease therapies, Mark H. Wright DDS offers laser dentistry to combat periodontal disease. Understanding […]

The word “Botox” often brings to mind injections used to treat cosmetic issues such as facial wrinkles and fine lines. But, were you aware that Botox injections can also serve as an invaluable treatment for many common dental problems, like Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)? This condition impacts the jaw, causing significant pain and discomfort. Thankfully, […]

Despite advances in preventive dentistry, cavities remain a common dental issue. Left untreated, these pockets of decay can cause severe damage to your teeth. Fortunately, cavities can be effectively treated through dental fillings. At the office of Mark H. Wright, D.D.S. in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we use composite restoration fillings to treat cavities and protect […]

One of the most significant risks of poor dental hygiene is periodontal disease, a severe gum infection that can cause extensive damage to your gums and teeth. Left untreated, this disease will attack the bone structure of your teeth, causing them to weaken and fall out. At the office of Mark H. Wright, D.D.S., Colorado […]

If dental fear keeps you far from the dental chair, you could be a candidate for sedation dentistry. Dental sedation can help relieve stress, anxiety, and fear of dental visits so that you can get essential dental care. Your oral health is too important to neglect. At the office of Mark H. Wright, D.D.S. in […]

Are your gums red, swollen, or tender? Do they bleed when you brush your teeth? Swollen, bleeding gums could be early warning signs of gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease. Left untreated, gingivitis can worsen into a more severe gum infection called periodontal disease leading to tooth loss. Caught early enough, gingivitis can be […]

People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but it isn’t a laughing matter if the cause is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a severe sleep condition where patients stop breathing briefly when sleeping, denying the body a healthy amount of oxygen. The results? Daytime fatigue and mood swings. Not only that — sleep […]

Botox is a powerful tool that dentists typically use to treat headaches and other types of facial pain. One everyday use for Botox in dentistry is for the treatment of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This condition occurs when the jaw muscles become too tight, causing discomfort and pain. Dentists such as Dr. Mark H. […]

Dr. Mark H. Wright of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a quality dentist offering cosmetic treatments for patients with fluorosis teeth staining. But what is fluorosis, and what can be done to address this discoloration? What is fluorosis? Fluorosis is a condition characterized by excessive fluoride intake. While fluorine, the element that causes fluorosis, is essential […]