Advanced cavities pose a real threat to your tooth, to your smile, and to your oral health. As decay worsens, a cavity will eat through the layers of your enamel and dentin, and will allow an infection to take hold in your pulp. When this happens, you can expect to feel pain, and deal with… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Quiz: Should I Do Something About Old Dental Work?
What’s going on in your smile that’s beginning to feel problematic? Do you have old dental work that either doesn’t fit correctly, that you’re pretty sure is damaged, or that you think is past its prime? If so, you might wonder if it’s best to just leave it alone or if you should be doing… Read more »
Improving Denture Stability
If you have full or partial dentures, you may have experienced some minor concerns with stability over the course of your wear. While they help you eat and speak with ease, they can also cause you to have an occasional moment of worry when they feel like they’re slipping. Fortunately, we have some helpful advice… Read more »
Partial Dentures: What They Are (And Are Not)
When you begin examining your options for replacing one or multiple missing teeth (but not a full arch of teeth), you will find yourself faced with a variety of options. This is a relief, of course, until you realize that there’s a lot to learn (and time’s a-wastin’). When the term partial denture crosses your… Read more »
Is A Bridge Right For You? Ask Yourself These Questions.
When you’re making up your mind as you learn which potential tooth replacement options are (or are not) right for you, you’ll likely focus some of your time learning about dental bridges. As a result, some questions are probably going to follow. Since we have worked with many patients over the years, we can quickly… Read more »
Common Questions About Crowns: Answered
If you feel shy asking questions about dental crowns, don’t feel that way! Remember that most of the patients we see who require a crown have a lot of questions, too. Add that to the fact that we are always very welcoming when patients have thoughts, concerns, worries, or general questions about what to expect…. Read more »
Restorative Care: The Quiz
Do you know what restorative care offers you? Are you sure about when this area of dental care becomes essential for you? Perhaps you’re not sure whether it’s something you should be accessing right now or if it includes treatments you only require in particular instances. To help you improve your knowledge of the dental… Read more »
Fillings: 3 Ways To Remain Positive
When you find out that you need a dental filling, even if you know it’s a wonderful way to make your smile healthy again, you might have some trouble remaining positive about your visit. In fact, some patients become overwhelmed and end up canceling their appointments. Sadly, this can lead to some consequences that could have… Read more »
Cavities: 3 Surprising Details
We commonly discover that patients think they know just about all there is to know about tooth decay. However, these same patients are often shocked by some simple yet brand new discoveries when we fill them in on the details surrounding cavity development. Fortunately, it’s quite easy to become more educated regarding this very common… Read more »
Getting Back Into The Cavity Free Club
Particularly if you are a perfectionist of any kind, you may become quite disappointed to find yourself kicked out of the cavity free club when tooth decay affects your tooth. The good news is that this is only a short-lived experience if you know what to do next to become reinstated as a member into… Read more »