You already have a toothache. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about that. However, you don’t really know what to do now that you’re in pain. Do you just do your best to practice “mind over matter” and to ignore it? Do you load up on pain medication, so you can just forget about… Read more »
Get Your Filling Soon!
Do you need a dental filling? If your tooth is experiencing tooth decay and we have made a diagnosis, the answer to that question is a big, “Yes!” However, that does not necessarily mean you’ve gone ahead and scheduled your visit. If not, you may want to consider some reasons your hesitation (which may turn… Read more »
Can You Protect Your Teeth From Cavities?
It is almost time to start yet another year, which means resolution season is just around the corner. Before you ring in a new year, though, would you like to get a jumpstart on how you can better protect your oral health? If you are particularly interested in avoiding cavities, next year, you are not… Read more »
Could a Dental Crown Be What Your Smile Needs?
Are you concerned about heightened sensitivity, discomfort, or even pain you have begun experiencing, when trying to enjoy your meals or beverages? Perhaps you were recently involved in an accident at work or some other kind of trauma that left one of your teeth visibly chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged? Even chewing can sometimes lead… Read more »
Ouch! Is That a Cavity You’re Experiencing?
When was the last time you were able to enjoy a coffee break, uninterrupted by dental discomfort? Was your last date a great success, until you had to turn down dessert for fear of how it would make your tooth feel? When brushing your teeth are you confused or even concerned by the appearance of… Read more »
How a Dental Crown Could Cure Your Smile Woes
Are you concerned that you’ve developed a cavity or other dental problem? Did you suffer trauma to a tooth, recently, and are now left with visible damage such as a chip or crack? These are just a few of the reasons a person might require restorative dentistry. Fortunately, in these cases, and many others, treatment… Read more »
How Important is Cavity Treatment?
Overall, there seem to be fewer cavities in America than there were decades ago. Unfortunately, there are still an alarming number of people with tooth decay, many of them untreated. Over 70% of adults develop tooth decay by the age of 20, and cavities remain the number one chronic disease among school-aged children. In spite… Read more »
Can Cavities Really Be Avoided? Part Two
The percentage of American children and adults that will struggle with cavities is staggeringly high. The fact that nearly 90 percent of adults will experience cavities, can make preventing them seem hopeless. However, preventive care can help you effectively prevent cavities and other dental issues. It just requires diligence in maintaining a daily hygiene routine,… Read more »
Two Important Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you’ve treated a cavity in the past with a metal amalgam (silver) filling, then you might wonder if a tooth-colored composite one may be a better option. Metal has long been used for its easy availability, affordable price, and its durability against the pressure of biting and chewing. However, in more recent years, composite… Read more »
Has Your Tooth Filling Failed?
The point of having a tooth filling placed in a cavity is to stop the hole in your tooth from growing, while restoring the strength the tooth has lost. Doing so not only alleviates the pain of a cavity, it also stops the decay from spreading throughout more of your tooth. If the tooth filling… Read more »
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