To maintain proper oral health, you need to make regular visits to your dentist for checkups, cleanings, and occasionally, restorative treatment. This requires you to schedule an attend appointments. When your dentist recommends a follow up appointment, you have to make and attend that appointment as well. That means that your oral health is in… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Dental Fillings
Saying “No” To A Filling Means Saying “Yes” To More Problems
It may be hard to remember when you’re learning that you’ll need a procedure, but your dentist always has your best interest in mind. If your dentist is recommending treatment, you should complete that procedure as soon as possible. That’s because problems related to oral health stem almost entirely from bacterial infection. When bacteria and… Read more »
A Dental Filling Starts the Healing Now
When you have a problem, how often does “doing nothing” help? You know that until you take action, your condition won’t improve, but it’s all too easy to put things off for a later time. You can’t afford to take that approach with tooth decay. While you may not feel or notice the negative effects… Read more »
Follow Up on that Tooth Filling Now
Life is full of obligations and activities. You’ll always be busy keeping up with bill payments, appointments, and meetings. You often have to prioritize your schedule to avoid going crazy. You decide which things to address now, and which can sit on the back burner. Maybe you need your oil changed, but it can happen… Read more »
Do You Need to See the Dentist?
Could you be suffering form a dental problem without even knowing it? Tooth sensitivity is incredibly common, and though it is not always indication of a problem, it can be an early warning sign that the teeth have become eroded by tartar buildup. Cavities impact nearly 90 percent of the adults in America. Fortunately, you… Read more »
Got a Cavity? Ask About a Modern Dental Filling
Has it been weeks or even months since you were actually able to enjoy a coffee break with your coworkers, or dessert after dinner? If so, is it because of an increasing sensitivity when you try to enjoy anything hot, cold or even sweet? Tooth sensitivity is often the result of decay, the kind that… Read more »
Dental Treatments Using Composite Resin
Composite resin is a useful, versatile material that your dentist can use to perform restorative work on teeth, as well as for cosmetic dental improvements. The tooth-colored material can bond directly to your teeth, and capture the look of your enamel effectively. In fact, it can even have its color tinted to match up to… Read more »
Your Dental Filling Experience
Have you long been a member of the cavity-free club and are sorry to say your membership has just expired? Or, perhaps you have had a cavity filled before but it has been quite some time (and you’re feeling just a bit nervous). Whatever the case, we are always happy to provide explanations about what… Read more »
The Differences Between Amalgam And Composite Fillings
Placing a dental filling is one of the most common dental procedures performed. Over 90 percent of the population develops cavities and if you don’t get a cavity filled you will eventually suffer pain, and either need a root canal, crown, or extraction. Today, having a tooth filled consists of little discomfort. The procedure is… Read more »
Answering Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth fillings may be among the most common restorative dentistry procedures today, but many people aren’t aware of just how far the restorations have come. For instance, not long ago, most fillings were made of a mixture, or amalgam, of various metals, such as silver, tin, and liquid mercury. Today, however, innovative composite resin is… Read more »
