When you find out you need a dental filling to address the cavity in your tooth, you may immediately find yourself with greater worries than the fact that you need to schedule another appointment. Rest assured, the filling will be completely comfortable and quite efficient, restoring the health of your tooth. However, you may feel… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Restorative Dentistry
A Quick Rundown On Restorations
Restorative dentistry provides patients with a way to regain oral health, while making repairs to physical damage. Without it, you would only have the option to avoid problems (with preventive care) or to suffer from oral health that continues to decline once a concern arises. Fortunately, we offer a variety of restorations that we can quickly employ… Read more »
Why Can’t You Save My Tooth?
First, keep in mind that we will not simply dismiss you from our practice without a solution. We will consider all options and present you with a personalized care plan that will improve your oral health. What we want is what you want: To save your tooth, so your smile remains intact and all of… Read more »
Why You Need Root Canal Therapy
“Oh no!” you may think to yourself when we suggest root canal therapy to safeguard your smile. Don’t worry, you are not the only person who has ever required a root canal, nor are you the only person who has every experienced severe anxiety at the thought of it. As much as you may feel… Read more »
Your Questions About One-Visit Dental Crowns
If you have broken a tooth or suffer from some other issue that means you need substantial tooth coverage and support, you likely need a crown. You are also probably assuming it will be a long road ahead, dealing with messy impressions, a temporary crown, and a long wait for your permanent crown. Lucky for… Read more »
Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Dental Fillings
Did you just find out that you are suffering from tooth decay and you are not too happy that you need a dental filling? Rest assured, many patients immediately feel like running for the hills when they discover they need a filling. While we understand your immediate concern, we would like for you to first… Read more »
What’s So Great About Restorative Dentistry?
You may hear dental professionals gushing about the wonderful benefits of restorative dentistry quite often – but you may walk away scratching your head. Sure, it’s great to be able to enjoy a healthy smile but that doesn’t mean you understand the details and advantages that come with treatments that can repair oral health problems as they… Read more »
Reasons Why People Lose Permanent Teeth
Tooth loss is not a given for everyone. Despite its prevalence, permanent tooth loss is typically the result of preventable conditions. Aside from accidents, you can avoid most of those conditions by understanding the common reasons why people lose teeth. If you cannot prevent it and you end up losing one or more of them,… Read more »
The Pertinent Facts About Today’s Tooth Fillings
Not long ago, a tooth filling meant a metal restoration that not only restored a tooth afflicted with a cavity, but was also visible through your semi-translucent tooth structure. If your cavity was in a tooth that is easily noticeable, then the metal filling that restored it would be noticeable, too. Today, however, more and… Read more »
The Truth About Root Canals: Part II
Have you ever found yourself reluctant to visit the dentist because you feared needing a root canal? Many people procrastinate when it comes to routine dental visits; but without regular care, your oral health can deteriorate quickly. Chances are, if you have a painful tooth that throbs when you eat or drink, bacteria has already… Read more »