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 »
Bounce Back from that Cavity with a Dental Filling
Cavities are incredibly common, sadly, and left untreated they can wreak havoc on one’s oral health. Without restorative action, a cavity can lead to a painful infection that could require root canal treatment to save the tooth and stop the spread of the infection, or in severe cases, the need for an extraction. Fortunately, when… Read more »
What Can Restorative Dentistry Do For You? Part Two
Last week we looked at what restorative dentistry could do for a damaged tooth. We would like to go a little further this week and discuss how restorative treatment can repair a decayed or possibly infected tooth. Treating these issues is important, especially if you want to maintain a whole and healthy smile. Otherwise, you… Read more »
What Can Restorative Dentistry Do For You? Part One
Are you worried that your smile might need restorative dentistry? Many people don’t realize that teeth cannot repair themselves the way skin and other parts of the body can. That means that if your tooth becomes damaged due to trauma or decay, the only solution is to see the dentist. Through restorative treatment like a… Read more »
Why You Don’t Need to Fear a Root Canal
The term “root canal” has long inspired fear in many a dental patient, often without a person even understanding why he or she feels anxious. In reality, root canal treatment is actually designed to help protect a tooth from the need for an extraction, which would then require a prosthetic replacement tooth. So even if… 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 »
Do You Need A Dental Bridge Or A Partial?
If you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, you shouldn’t put off seeing the dentist. Replacing these lost teeth can improve your smile’s appearance and overall health. With a prosthetic we can replace one or more lost teeth. Do you need a dental bridge or a partial denture to complete your smile?
What Do You Know About Dental Crowns?
If you damage a tooth or possibly develop a serious case of tooth decay, then you may need a restoration. We offer a number of different options, but a dental crown allows us to completely change the visible portion of the tooth. What do you know about dental crowns? Do you need one to improve… Read more »
Common Reasons For Extractions
Fortunately, we find that the more educated our patients become about our services – particularly restorative care treatments – the more at ease they feel when we make diagnoses and treatment suggestions. When it comes to the removal of a tooth, for instance, a patient who understands why an extraction is necessary will have an… Read more »
Quiz: Avoiding Root Canal Therapy
Have you been wondering what you can do to avoid the need for root canal therapy? First, it is important that you realize this helpful, effective treatment is comfortable and can save your tooth – if we suggest one, you can expect a wonderful experience. However, it’s also very beneficial to become familiar with the… Read more »
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