Category: Restorative Dentistry

Coping with a Cavity? How a Filling or Crown Could Help

This time of year most people will indulge in a few more treats than usual. It’s natural to want to snack and enjoy good food along with the good company you’ll be keeping all through the holiday season. But, if all the cookies and cocoa end up taking a toll on your teeth, you may… Read more »

Dental Fillings: How Do They Work?

Dental fillings are the go-to restoration when a dentist needs to treat small or medium cavities. Since more than 90% percent of American adults have had cavities in one of their permanent teeth, that means a lot of dental fillings are placed every year in the United States. You may even have a few in… Read more »

4 Tooth Replacement Options

A dental practice offers a wide array of tooth replacement options. Restoring your smile protects your oral health and can be a boost to your confidence and appearance. What options will best address your smile? Do you need dentures or a dental implant?

How to Know if You Need a Tooth Extraction

Your dentist will do all they can to preserve the health of your natural teeth, but sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary to restore your oral health and keep your remaining teeth healthy. You don’t want a decayed tooth to spread infection to the surrounding teeth or gums, which is often why tooth removal may… Read more »

Root Canal? Don't Fear Root Canal Therapy

Do you hear the phrase “root canal” and recoil in fear? Don’t! There’s no need to cringe at the anticipation of a painful procedure, as is often implied in popular culture, because root canal therapy is nothing to be scared of, and it’s not painful. Thanks to modern dentistry practices, you won’t feel pain or… Read more »

Why You Should Replace Your Missing Teeth

Are you missing one or more teeth? Advanced tooth decay, an accident or a unique circumstance can lead to unnatural tooth loss or required tooth extraction. Gaps in your smile are left behind after your teeth have been removed. All your teeth are important, because they work together to support your essential daily functions, such… Read more »