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 »
Do You Need A Crown Or A Filling?
What happens when your teeth become chipped, cracked, or develop a cavity? Well, to avoid infection or possibly tooth loss you need a restoration. A restoration returns the tooth to full function and health. We actually offer a variety of different options, including dental crowns and fillings. Which one will best address your smile needs?… Read more »
Restorative Dentistry: What’s What?
Are you very familiar with the details of restorative dentistry? If asked, could you list off the associated treatments and explanations? Or, is this simply something you are familiar with on a need-to-know basis (as in, you know that if you need a repair, you will require restorative care)? By becoming more familiar with services… Read more »
The Ins and Outs of Implants
Dental implants may seem like a scary concept but they are actually a prosthetic that functions just like your original tooth. Because a titanium implant post is directly inserted into your jaw bone it is equally as stable as the original tooth root and just as biocompatible. Biocompatible means that it can be inserted through… 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 »
Do You Need A Filling?
If you have a cavity then the health and stability of your teeth are at risk. Our office provides a number of treatment options to repair a decayed tooth, including a dental filling. Do you need a filling? By treating a dental cavity you can avoid the risk of an infection or possibly even tooth… Read more »
Facts and Myths: Root Canal Treatments
Do you currently need a root canal treatment to restore the health of your tooth and protect your oral health? Perhaps you are too uneasy about scheduling your visit because you have heard a lot of conflicting information about root canals over the years. We find time and time again that patients enter our office… Read more »
Tooth-Colored Fillings to Treat a Cavity
Have you started experiencing pain when you bite into your favorite foods? Is that sip of ice cold milk now met with a wince? If so, the bad news is that you might have a cavity. Grey or black lines along your teeth, white spots, sensitivity or discomfort isolated to a single tooth, can all… Read more »
Dental Emergencies Require Prompt Treatment
Are you experiencing a dental emergency? What do you do when you’re suddenly experiencing severe tooth pain, or notice a large chip in your tooth? You may not want to call 9-1-1 for a dental emergency. But, you can and should schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Unlike many other parts… Read more »
How Much Do You Know About White Fillings?
Even the most careful brushers among us may have a tooth (or two) with a filling. For many years, silver-colored dental amalgam was used almost exclusively when repairing a cavity or other breach in tooth enamel. Now, however, all-white fillings, made of a composite dental resin, are available, and preferred by many dentists and patients…. Read more »
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