If you have an important task to take care of, crossing it off of your to-do list can feel satisfying. If you continue to put it off, you can start to feel it looming over you. Problems with your dental health can be more than just another thing cluttering your list of responsibilities – if… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Restorative Dentistry
Can A Person’s Risk For Cavities Change Over Time?
Have you struggled to avoid problems with tooth decay in the past, or have you remained free of cavities? Hopefully, you have been fortunate enough to avoid problems with tooth decay. This can be a sign that you have healthy teeth as well as an effective preventive care routine in place. What you should know… Read more »
What Should You Do About A Chipped Or Cracked Tooth?
A serious tooth injury that causes pain is something you should address as soon as possible. While some experiences with dental trauma are difficult to ignore, people sometimes have questions regarding what to do about relatively minor chips or cracks. Even if your injury seems slight, it is possible that your tooth could be in… Read more »
Is It Time To Start Worrying About My Toothache?
Do you need aspirin or another pain reliever to manage the discomfort of your aching tooth? Do you go out of your way to avoid biting and chewing firmer foods? If a problem that causes your toothache goes untreated, you can start to experience a degree of unease that makes it harder for you to… Read more »
What Can I Do If My Restoration Breaks Or Feels Loose?
Once a dental restoration is placed, it will remain in position to ensure that your tooth remains safe and healthy. Dental fillings and dental crowns are typically placed after a cavity has been removed, though crowns can also be used to restore injured teeth as well. So what should you do if you think you… Read more »
Restorative Dentistry Is Critical to Health
The health of your teeth and oral tissues can impact your overall health. Most oral health issues are caused by bacterial infection. As that infection grows, it can start to spread. Eventually, the infection will move from outside your mouth to other tissues in your body. Restorative dentistry identifies and treats oral health conditions to… Read more »
How Dental Crowns Fit Into Bridges
Dental crowns are a preferred tool for dentist’s because they can address so many dental health and cosmetic issues. Dental crowns are placed over the existing structure of a natural tooth to protect it. They are also designed to look and function just like a natural tooth. Not only can dental crowns provide recovery for… Read more »
Did You Ignore Your Cavity?
Cavities are common oral health problems, and they’re actually the first stage in the process of tooth decay. The buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth is common; it happens over time. During a checkup and cleaning, your dentist can evaluate the progress of this bacterial buildup while also cleaning it away. If your… Read more »
Find Lifelike Crowns for Your Dental Implants
Dental implants can rebuild the structure of your missing teeth after you suffer tooth loss. Implants are made out of a strong titanium base, so they’re built to stand the test of time. However, for your implant to become fully functional — like a natural tooth — you need more than just a titanium post…. Read more »
Preserving Your Tooth with Root Canal Therapy
Bacterial decay is an incredibly destructive force when it comes to the health of your teeth. Bacteria are naturally present inside your mouth and on the surfaces of your teeth. If you don’t thoroughly clean your teeth on a regular basis though, that bacteria can start to aggregate and become trickier to remove. Eventually, the… Read more »
