Category: Restorative Dentistry

What Should I Expect From An Extraction?

Whether you have wisdom teeth soon to erupt, or have suffered severe damage to a tooth, you may need to have a tooth extracted. We always take steps to ensure the patient remains comfortable during the procedure. With an extraction, we can help preserve the health and stability of you smile. How do we perform… Read more »

Explaining When Your Smile Needs A Crown

If you have a cavity, then you probably need a filling. But when does a smile benefit from a more substantial restoration, such as a dental crown? In today’s blog, we’re looking at the scenarios that may call for a custom-made dental crown. What should Dallas, TX, patients expect from the placement process, and can… Read more »

Don’t Let Your Cavities Become Infections

Whether you’re 8 or 80, your smile can still develop tooth decay. In addition to causing toothaches, your cavity could also mean a higher likelihood of developing a dental infection. In today’s blog, we’re talking about how our Dallas, TX, patients can avoid the onset of infections by addressing cavities in early stages. From preventive… Read more »

Quiz: Different Treatments Used To Address Cavities

Why would one person’s cavity require a different kind of treatment than someone else’s? In cases where tooth decay is identified and treated at a relatively early stage, a patient would typically only require a dental filling to support their tooth. In a case where a person’s cavity is more severe, the appropriate treatment can… Read more »

Do I Qualify For Dental Implants?

For those with minor or advanced tooth loss, implant dentistry offers a secure and lifelike solution. But how do our Dallas, TX, patients know if they qualify for dental implants? In today’s blog, we’re looking at how we address tooth loss and who makes a good candidate for dental implants.

Will My Dental Extraction Be Comfortable?

As dental professionals, we strive to help our Dallas, TX, patients enjoy a healthy smile and preserve their natural teeth. However, occasionally an oral health concern may arise that requires extraction. How do we remove teeth and will the procedure be comfortable?

How Does A Root Canal Stop Dental Infections?

When an injury to cavity remains untreated, then a tooth could become infected. In order to preserve the tooth, we may treat infections in Dallas, TX, with root canal therapy. What should patients expect from root canal therapy?

What Can I Do To Keep My Dental Crown In Good Condition?

You can be more than ready to have a dental crown placed to address a problem tooth. This restoration is used to cover  damaged teeth, as well as those that have experienced advanced decay, or are naturally unable to provide proper functional support. After you receive your crown, you can feel better about the way… Read more »

How Do Fillings Fix Damaged Teeth?

If you have a cavity, or your tooth suffers minor damage, such as a chip, then you need repair. Otherwise, serious complications could soon arise, causing discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. In order to help our Dallas, TX, patients with decay or damage, we may recommend a dental filling.

How Do Dental Implants Offer Long Lasting Tooth Replacement?

A dental bridge lasts between 10 and 15 years, while removable dentures require replacement every 5 to 10 years. But what about dental implants? Implant dentistry offers replacement teeth that last for much longer. How do dental implants offer Dallas, TX, patients a longer lasting replacement tooth?