You know that sensation in an airplane when you’re in flight and you can feel the change in pressure? When your oral health is in wonderful condition, this is generally not a problem. However, if your teeth are experiencing any issues (like a cavity or infection), those changes in pressure can lead to less than comfortable… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Restorative Dentistry
The Reasons You Need Restorations
Are you perfectly happy to receive restorative dentistry because you enjoy having a complete smile that feels and looks healthy? While you may understand the very foundation of a need for restorations (to fix your smile right up), you may still be a bit unsure about the different sources of damage or concern that might… Read more »
Why Do I Want A Conservative Dentist?
When you hear that a particular dentist makes conservative dental care decisions, you may wonder what this is all about. Is this something that will benefit your oral health in the long run? Or, should you be seeking out a radical dentist who takes huge risks when it comes to keeping your mouth and smile… Read more »
3 Reasons You Avoid Restorative Care (And Why You Shouldn’t)
How many times have you been told you need restorative care to fix your smile right up (but you do your best to avoid scheduling the appointment)? If you can answer, “at least once” then there is clearly something causing you to hesitate. It’s possible that you feel compelled to care for your smile but… Read more »
3 Reasons You Hate Caring For Your Smile
Are you completely certain that caring for your smile with preventive and restorative care is essential – but you are still having a hard time feeling motivated? Do you notice that even if you try to give yourself a pep talk, you end up dreading the idea of brushing and flossing your teeth and scheduling… Read more »
Extractions: 3 Reasons To Stop Worrying
Are you trying to figure out how to feel optimistic about your dental extraction but all you can do is worry? For the most part, once we explain the benefits and reasons behind tooth removal to our patients, they feel much more at ease and confident about the choice to protect their dental health. Before you… Read more »
Common Rumors About Restorative Care
Have you heard rumors about restorative care that have almost scared you away from scheduling a visit with us? Perhaps you don’t mind the visit but feel unsure about the restoration in your smile. First, recognize that restorative dentistry is extremely important because it allows us to manage problems, so your smile remains healthy. Next,… Read more »
3 Reasons To Smile About Fillings
Are you frowning because we suggested a dental filling as a repair for your smile? If so, turn that frown upside down – fillings are truly something to smile about. Don’t believe us? We would like to share some simple, helpful reasons you should feel happy about receiving a filling, so you can pat yourself… Read more »
Restorative Resolutions For 2016
As you may know, restorative care allows us to fix your oral structures when something does not go according to plan. For instance, if you break a tooth, we can fix it. If you suffer from tooth decay, we can restore your oral health. This means that we will guide you back to optimal oral… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth Extraction: FAQs
Have you ever given much thought to your wisdom teeth (or to those of your children)? Let’s start with a quick introduction: We refer to these teeth with the term “wisdom” because they appear during your late teens or early twenties, when you are much wiser. They are also called “third molars” because they are… Read more »