Month: May 2017

The Importance Of Protecting A Vulnerable Tooth With A Crown

If your tooth needs a dental crown, you should understand that you are missing out on important protection. A crown is used to provide significant coverage of a tooth. A full crown will actually cover all of the tooth above your gum line, while inlays and onlays are used to cover a particularly vulnerable portion…. Read more »

Dental Crowns Offer Help For A Range Of Dental Problems

Dental crowns protect teeth by supplying them with protective coverage. For many patients, that coverage comes after a cavity has harmed their tooth to the point that a filling falls short of their needs. However, others will receive a crown after dental damage, or because their tooth is simply poorly developed, and needs support. For… Read more »

Protect Yourself Against Dental Damage From Bruxism

You can potentially do serious harm to your teeth if you have a habit of clenching your jaw. Unfortunately, people who suffer from a habit of teeth grinding (a condition known as bruxism) tend to grind them while sleeping. This means your unconscious habit can go on through the night, and you can wake up… Read more »

What Should You Expect From Your Dental Implant?

How much can you ask from your dental implant? Keep in mind this artificial tooth root is tasked with an important job – helping you regain your complete, functional smile. The implant is surgically implanted into your jawbone. After being set in the area your natural tooth root previously resided (and after a period of… Read more »