Is It Time to Schedule a Restorative Dental Appointment?

  Have you been suffering from discomfort recently, when trying to enjoy meals or even when taking a sip of iced water or hot coffee? In fact, when brushing your teeth have you noticed changes in your smile, as well, such as visible discoloration, any damage like chips or cracks, or even pain around one… 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 »

What’s the Restorative Solution Your Smile Needs?

Are you struggling with dental discomfort, and worried what that means for the future of your smile? Were you recently involved in an injury at work, or during an athletic event, or even simply chewing on ice, that left one of your teeth visibly chipped or cracked? There are a number of reasons a person… 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 »

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?