Posts Categorized: Restorative Dentistry

The bad thing about cavities is that, despite being highly preventable, they can also develop much easier and faster than you might realize. This is partly what makes tooth decay (the cause behind cavities) the most common chronic concern for people’s smile. However, the good news is that cavities progress, meaning they’re still relatively minor… Read more »

The good thing about keeping your smile healthy is that, if it already is, then preventing things that could affect it doesn’t usually take a whole lot of extra effort. Sticking to a good dental hygiene routine and visiting your dentist regularly for preventive checkups and cleanings can go a long way in helping you… Read more »

Dental fillings are an effective way to repair cavities. Assuming the structure of your tooth has not been totally destroyed by bacteria, your dentist can often restore it with a filling. All dental fillings will eventually fall out, due to the changing nature of your teeth, but you can still expect a reasonable amount of… Read more »

The good news about personalized dental treatment is that it ensures you receive the most appropriate care for any oral health concern. Generally, this means you have a better chance of preserving your healthy, natural tooth structure whenever it’s compromised by structural damage, decay, or more. However, it also means that, if necessary, your dentist… Read more »

The goal of professional dental treatment has always been to help you preserve as much of your healthy smile as possible, particularly your healthy, natural tooth structure. This means not only restoring a tooth when it’s damaged or compromised, but doing so in a way that optimizes your chances of preserving the tooth’s future health… Read more »

One of the most important reasons why consistent dental care is important is to prevent dental health concerns like tooth decay from forming. Another important reason is staying ahead of such a problem if it does occur so you can address it early and prevent it from getting worse. This is important for many reasons,… Read more »

The problem with tooth damage is that it has to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent it from getting worse. That’s true of most oral health concerns, but when your tooth structure has become compromised, it means your risks of losing it and experiencing even more concerns will continue to get higher. Fortunately,… Read more »

Sometimes, it’s easy to tell something is wrong with one or more of your teeth, and that seeking dental treatment as soon as possible is probably a good idea. However, knowing exactly what’s wrong, or how best to treat it once you’re at your dentist’s office, isn’t so easy. For example, many people can experience… Read more »

Most of the talk about preventing tooth decay involves stopping it from ever developing. However, tooth decay remains the most common oral health concern for most patients of all ages, and when it develops, the more pressing concern is preventing it from becoming more severe. If it does, then the decay that started in your… Read more »

Some concerns that your teeth can develop may be more common than you realize. For example, if you notice that your teeth are stained, you can feel better knowing that you’re not alone, and most people experience tooth stains at some point in their lives. The same can be true for cavities, which are a… Read more »