Category: Restorative Dentistry

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 »

Should You Choose a Tooth-Colored Filling?

When you have a cavity, treating it as soon as possible is necessary to prevent more extensive tooth damage and decay. For most patients, that means receiving a custom-made tooth filling to fill the cavity after their dentist has carefully removed the decay from it. However, every cavity is different, as are the unique dental… Read more »

Fillings That Fit Every Need

When you need dental treatment, you have a choice of what kind of treatment, materials, and results you receive. When it comes to treating tooth decay (the most common dental health condition), those choices often include the material used to fill your cavity. For some patients, modern tooth-colored fillings are the best and most attractive… Read more »

When Tooth Extraction Is a Good Idea

Being told that your tooth must come out is rarely taken as good news. As if a damaged or diseased tooth weren’t bad enough, losing it can significantly reduce your confidence in your smile. Nevertheless, sometimes a tooth must be extracted, whether to preserve the remainder of your oral health or because the tooth has… Read more »

Enjoy Your Meals More, with a Modern Dental Filling

Meals, snacks, and even drinks can cause tooth sensitivity, particularly if they are very hot or very cold. Just because sensitivity is common, though, it doesn’t meant that you should ignore it. In many cases, tooth sensitivity exists because of an underlying and undiagnosed dental issue, such as a cavity. To help protect your smile,… Read more »

Tired of Feeling Dental Pain? Restorative Treatment Could Help

Ouch! Are mealtimes no longer about enjoying time with loved ones, and great food? Have they become a time of discomfort and pain, due to an undiagnosed dental issue? If so, don’t keep settling for dental problems interrupting your daily life and putting a damper on your favorite activities, like family dinner. Instead, talk to… Read more »