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 »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
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 »
7 Easy Steps for a Brighter, Whiter Smile
Your smile is often the first thing people see and notice about you. Is your smile leaving a good impression? If your teeth have become stained, discolored, or yellowed, then your smile may be giving the impression that you do not have good oral hygiene. No one wants that! Don’t be ashamed to smile because… Read more »