As tooth decay progresses, bacteria can eventually gain access to the interior of your tooth. If you leave a cavity untreated for long enough, your pulp will eventually be impacted, and the living tissue housed within can become infected. To protect your tooth at this point, your dentist will need to perform a root canal… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Dental Crowns Offer Dependable Support For Vulnerable Teeth
With a dental crown, you can ensure lasting support for a tooth that is affected by a cavity, or damaged in a physical injury. Before having your crown made, your dentist will take care to prepare your tooth for its receipt. This will involve taking careful measurements to use in the construction of a custom-fit… Read more »
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Panic About Needing A Root Canal
You should certainly hope to avoid tooth decay that makes a root canal a necessary treatment. Your dentist will only use a root canal when there is an issue with the interior of your tooth. When this occurs, the tooth’s living tissue is put in jeopardy, and you can feel discomfort or sensitivity. If the… Read more »
Fast Facts: National Facial Protection Month
As April winds down, we feel it is important to cover a topic that can affect absolutely anyone: Facial injuries. If you didn’t already know, this is National Facial Protection Month. It’s a topic that receives national recognition because injuries to your face and head are something you can avoid, that can cause serious trauma,… Read more »
That Dental Crack Requires A Dental Visit
Do you have a cracked tooth? Something that looks like a crack but you don’t think it’s more than a superficial issue? Maybe it’s somewhere in between. When you notice any type of fracture, fissure, or split in your tooth, your number one priority should be contacting us to schedule a dental visit for any… Read more »
Q&A: Dental Crowns
Have you recently received the news that you need a dental crown to restore the health of your smile? If so, you may have mixed feelings. While patients are usually relieved at the notion of improved comfort and oral health, we find that they can become concerned about questions for which they have no answers…. Read more »
The Right Dental Bridge to Restore Your Smile
Smile restoration can mean many things. If a tooth has a cavity, then the appropriate restoration might be a dental filling or a root canal treatment (depending on the cavity’s severity). If you’ve lost one or more teeth, then rebuilding your smile requires replacing them, often with the use of a custom-made dental bridge. Like… Read more »
Do You Need A Crown Or Filling?
A restoration repairs your tooth and improves the function and appearance of your smile. We offer a number of restorations, including dental crowns and dental fillings. Which one does your tooth need? Do you need a crown or a filling? With the right restoration you can enjoy a healthy and fully functional smile.
Dental Bridge vs. Dental Implants
If you lose a tooth you actually have a few options for replacement. For example, we can place a dental bridge or a dental implant. Which one will best address your tooth loss? Does one offer advantages the other doesn’t?
Can Anyone Wear a Dental Bridge?
Losing your teeth can mean feeling embarrassed about your appearance. Tooth loss can also mean a negative impact on your overall oral health. In order to restore lost teeth the doctor may recommend a dental bridge. Can anyone wear a dental bridge? Will this option restore your lost tooth completely?
