Few procedures seem to make a patient nervous like a root canal. Unfortunately, this is often due to inaccurate jokes or stories, as the procedure is actually comfortable and comparable to receiving a simple dental filling. Do you have questions about root canal therapy?
Category: Restorative Dentistry
When Does My Smile Need A Dental Crown?
If your tooth develops decay or is chipped or broken, then treatment is needed. Otherwise, a host of complications can arise, including infection and tooth loss. Fortunately, we can return a tooth to optimal health, function, and beauty with a custom-made dental crown.
Will Your Filling Match Your Smile?
In the past, a dental filling was made using metal, such as gold or amalgam. While effective, they didn’t blend with the smile and could be problematic for those with metal allergies, as well as young children and pregnant women. However, we can create a dental filing that is metal-free and will match your smile.
Quiz: What Makes Dental Implants Different?
There are multiple options available for replacing one or more missing teeth. Addressing tooth loss is essential for avoiding the serious complications of adult tooth loss. For the most secure and long-lasting option, you may consider dental implants. What makes dental implants different from regular bridges or dentures?
Quiz: What Are The Benefits Of Dental Implants?
When you lose one or more teeth, then you need replacement with a prosthetic. Otherwise, untreated tooth loss could have serious negative consequences for your oral health and your smile’s appearance. Fortunately, we can use dental implants to address tooth loss, offering a number of benefits for those with missing teeth.
How Much Do You Know About Root Canal Treatment?
Some patients are excited about their dental treatment, especially if it’s to alleviate pain or improve your smile’s appearance. Sometimes, however, the prospect of treatment can make patients anxious, such as with root canal treatment. The reason root canal treatment can seem complicated is because it involves cleaning the interior chamber and root canal of… Read more »
Have a Toothache? Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It
Toothaches are among the most notorious dental health symptoms, and for many patients, it can be worse than most other types of chronic pain. For others, however, a toothache is more like a nagging sensitivity in or around the tooth, and isn’t usually severe enough to cause serious concern. Nevertheless, if you have a toothache,… Read more »
Are There Any Advantages to Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Cavities affect over 90% of people at least once in their lives. In most cases, they can be treated with a custom filling, which restore the tooth by filling the cavity. Traditionally, dental fillings have been made from a safe and durable mixture of metal amalgam. The amalgam is strong enough to withstand even the… Read more »
Things You Should Know About Root Canal Treatment
When your dentist tells you that you need root canal treatment, you might not immediately recognize the importance of it. On one hand, it means that your tooth has become severely infected on the inside and a simple tooth filling won’t be enough to save it. On the other hand, it means that you still… Read more »
How to Fix a Cracked Tooth
When your tooth cracks, there are several concerns that become immediately obvious. The pain needs to be alleviated, the damage to your tooth needs to be stopped before it grows worse, and your bite needs to regain its ability to function properly. In many cases, the best way to fix a cracked tooth is with… Read more »
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