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 »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
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 »
Have a Cavity? Why Treating It Now Matters
Being the most common dental health issue means that cavities can affect nearly everyone at some point in their lives. If one develops in your tooth, the extent of treatment you need to fix it will depend on how soon you seek treatment for it. Today, we explain why by examining what having a cavity… Read more »
Things You’re Getting Very Wrong About Restorative Dentistry
It’s very easy to accidentally assume things about restorative dentistry and to consider them a fact. It’s also easy to have a partially correct idea about it, which may cause you to miss out on opportunities to get your oral health in fantastic condition! So, before you fully categorize treatments that help to fix your… Read more »
Smile-Related Pain Is Saying These Things To You!
The arrival of smile pain is never something that causes you to suddenly think, “Wow! I must be doing everything right!” However, our Grand Prairie, TX team is also very familiar with the fact that though you may realize this uncomfortable feeling is trying to tell you something, you may do your best to ignore… Read more »
Spooky Smile Sensations: Is It Halloween’s Fault?
You may think that the second Halloween starts to head our way (which, in terms of candy, pastries, and other indulgences is always far in advance of the actual day itself) that it’s the holiday that is causing sudden issues for your oral health. Our Grand Prairie, TX team understands why you might think this!… Read more »
How To Say “Okay” To Decay
One of the things that you might not really feel like doing at the moment or when you discover you have a cavity? Saying, “okay!” to the tooth decay and moving forward in any way necessary in order to get your smile back on track. We understand! It can feel like a setback and you… Read more »