Category: Restorative Dentistry

Getting Serious About Dental Fillings

If you feel like the first person in the world that has ever left our practice with what feels like a million questions then you’re being too hard on yourself. This is a common occurrence, particularly after we have suggested a treatment like a dental filling to fix your tooth. Unfortunately, you may not know… Read more »

Who Needs Restorative Dentistry?

Most people will need restorative dentistry at least once. For instance, we find that a patient suffering from a cavity often feels like the “only one” who has ever experienced tooth decay when, in fact, few people escape the development of at least one cavity in the course of a lifetime. While we hope to… Read more »

Porcelain Crowns Can Make for a More Beautiful Smile

Has a deep cavity wreaked havoc on your smile? Is an unsightly chip in your tooth causing you to be self-conscious? Are permanent stains keeping you tight lipped? For many patients, dental crowns are a great way to address cosmetic concerns, and in some cases, they can even improve overall oral health. Using natural-looking porcelain,… Read more »

What Are Dental Implants?

Is the thought of going through life with your current smile something that you cannot bear to envision? If your problem is tooth loss, considering your options is an extremely important decision. After all, replacing your missing teeth (even if it’s just a single tooth) can have a significant impact on your ability to feel… Read more »

What’s A Root Canal Treatment?

If you require root canal treatment for an infected tooth, you may be experiencing a mix of emotions. Your reaction may include relief that there is actually a solution to address the discomfort you have been experiencing. However, you may also reflect on somewhat frightening stories you have heard about this restorative treatment, wondering if… Read more »

Are There Advantages to Tooth-Colored Fillings?

When you think of a dental filling, your first thoughts may be of metal restorations that show through your pearly white tooth structure. Though many fillings are crafted from a mixture of metals (known as metal amalgam), today’s tooth fillings can often be made instead of more discreet composite resin. While their name indicates the… Read more »

The Benefits of Dentures

People take small things, like chewing food or the ability to speak properly, for granted, until the loss of teeth makes these simple tasks almost impossible. If you lose your natural teeth, there are definite benefits to having dentures compared to leaving your mouth without an adequate number of teeth. Dentures are often-removable replacements made of… Read more »

What Is A Tooth Extraction?

When the word dentist comes to mind, it is often associated with having teeth removed. This is a procedure that is clinically known as tooth extraction and may be performed for different reasons. For instance, if you suffer from periodontal, or gum disease, your gums become damaged and decayed, and are no longer able to support… Read more »

What Is A Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth in order to strengthen and restore a tooth’s shape and size. When a tooth has been damaged and is unable to fully support a dental filling, a dental crown may be set. Dental crowns can either be temporary or permanent, depending on… Read more »

Treating Cavities with Dental Fillings

There are many treatment options when dealing with dental complications. For instance, cavities are commonly a result of bacteria collecting and residing on the surfaces of your teeth. If left untreated, this may result in cavities and will require treatment beyond a routine dental cleaning. A common method for treating cavities is placing a tooth colored… Read more »