When it comes to replacing your teeth, the experience calls for you to consider a variety of solutions. Unlike issues like tooth decay which may either require a filling or a crown, choosing a treatment to address tooth loss is more complicated. In addition to selecting options that work with your tooth loss pattern, it’s also essential… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Extractions: Your Comfort Questions
When we inform you that you need an extraction, the first thing that goes through your mind may be your comfort. We understand that many patients often find themselves quite preoccupied with how a particular procedure is going to feel, which is completely understandable. Rest assured, it is always our goal to establish comfort before,… Read more »
Avoiding Root Canal Therapy
Patients are always happy to learn about ways to keep their smiles healthy, so they can avoid restorative care. Waiting for something to go wrong and then treating the problem requires more time, money, and effort that simply preventing the issue in the first place. If you have been thinking more about practicing effective preventive… Read more »
Dental Crowns: What To Expect
If you need a dental crown to save or protect your tooth then you are probably already familiar with the basic details of this restorative treatment. For instance, you know that a crown is a hollow dental prosthetic shaped like a tooth and custom-designed to fit over your remaining tissue. What you may not be… Read more »
Debunking Dental Filling Myths
Think back to the days on the playground as a child when one of your friends would suddenly start filling your mind with a long list of false rumors about something happening in your life. You would run home, where your mom or dad would debunk every last rumor, so you could clear your head… Read more »
Q&A: Caring For Dental Implants
If you’re thinking about replacing missing teeth with dental implants, you may find that you feel completely certain about the benefits associated with this tooth replacement solution. However, there may be other aspects of implants that cause you to feel somewhat worried about giving us a final, “yes” to move ahead with treatment. In many… Read more »
3 Reasons For Dental Extractions
If we suggest a dental extraction to protect your oral health, you can rest easy knowing we have done everything we can to find a solution to keep your tooth right where it is. Not sure you’re familiar with the reasons behind extractions? By becoming more familiar with some common types of concern or damage… Read more »
Problems With Avoiding Root Canal Treatment
Your instinct when you learn that you have an infected tooth may be to run and hide. Unfortunately, attempting to avoid your root canal treatment may bring with it dire consequences. First, let us reassure you that this restorative treatment to save your tooth is exceptionally comfortable. You can expect a numb tooth and surrounding… Read more »
The Benefits of Porcelain Dental Crowns
A dental crown, which is a replica of the top portion of your tooth, is designed to accomplish a number of different things, depending on your exact needs. If a tooth is cracked or misshapen, then a crown can improve its appearance and/or protect it from further damage. If your tooth has recently received a… Read more »
Fillings: Schedule Yours Right Away
When it comes to restorative care, we typically suggest that you make (and keep) your appointment as soon as possible. We find, however, that when it comes to fillings, patients often have a very laid-back reaction, feeling that addressing tooth decay is not something that requires immediate action. This could not be further from the… Read more »
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