Aging is a natural process that affects us all, but with advancements in dental technology and cosmetic dentistry, our dentists at Pecan Tree Dental can play a significant role in helping you achieve a more youthful appearance. By addressing various dental concerns, they can enhance your smile and rejuvenate your overall look. In this blog,… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Can a Dental Crown Help You Keep Your Tooth?
Dental crowns are one of the more popular forms of restorative dental treatment, and for many good reasons. Designed to mimic a healthy, natural tooth’s crown, the restoration is meant to be bonded over a tooth that’s been damaged or structurally compromised in some way. Given the progressive nature of tooth damage (your tooth doesn’t… Read more »
Why You Should Take Root Canal Therapy Seriously
For some people, the fact that tooth decay and cavities can develop for nearly anyone can make the condition seem less serious. After all, cavities are often treated fairly easily with tooth-colored fillings, before they have a chance to become severe. However, tooth decay can become much more serious if given enough time, which is… Read more »
The Biocompatible Nature of Tooth-Colored Fillings
When it comes to your dental health, prevention is always the best medicine, but when it fails, the way in which you address any problems that develop will have a lasting impact on your long-term oral health. While prevention is best, natural, minimally invasive and biocompatible treatment is second-best. That’s why we utilize tooth-colored fillings… Read more »
A Few Things to Consider When Replacing Lost Teeth
It should be no surprise that, after experiencing tooth loss, restoring your smile requires replacing your lost tooth or teeth as soon as possible. Everything from your smile’s appearance and your own self-confidence to your oral health, bite function, quality of life, and more can be affected by the loss. It it’s important to do… Read more »
Things You Might Get Wrong About Tooth Extraction
If asked, most people can answer that tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth. However, beyond that, the need for the procedure and how it can affect your oral health are not as widely recognized, especially by people who’ve never needed it before. Because of this, you might worry if your dentist tells you… Read more »
What to Remember About Getting a Dental Crown
Restoring your tooth with a dental crown may be one of the best things you can do for your smile, depending on your tooth’s specific concern. For example, one of the most common reasons for recommending a dental crown is to restore a tooth that’s been damaged. Placing a custom crown over it will stop… Read more »
How to Treat Your Severe Tooth Decay Conservatively
In our previous article, we discussed some of the most common reasons why cavities are a still a common concern for so many people. In a nutshell, it’s because the tooth decay that causes it stems from the bacteria that naturally inhabit your mouth. These same bacteria are also the reason why, in some cases,… Read more »
Why Are Cavities Still So Common?
Cavities have long been the most common concern for healthy, natural teeth, and most people recognize what they are. The good news is that preventing cavities from forming is a lot more successful than it used to be, thanks to advanced dental care and dental hygiene practices. However, they still remain common for many people,… Read more »
When Your Smile Needs Restoration
The most common types of dental treatments are those designed to help you keep your smile healthy by preventing the onset of common dental concerns. For instance, dental checkups and cleanings (the only service that everyone requires routinely) helps remove the harmful plaque and tartar that can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and more…. Read more »