No one wants to learn that he or she has developed a cavity, yet some studies indicate that as much as 90 percent of the country’s population will experience cavities. The dental decay that can lead to cavities can also create the need for extensive restorative treatment such as root canal therapy or even extractions,… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Cope with Tooth Loss Through Prosthetic Dentistry
As a child, tooth loss can be an exciting rite of passage, one often celebrated with a visit from the Tooth Fairy, and even squeals of excitement from friends and family. Unfortunately, as an adult, the emotions experienced upon tooth loss are often quite different. If you were recently told you need an extraction, you… Read more »
Be Wary of Metal Fillings
For over a century, dental patients who’ve suffered from tooth decay have turned to metal amalgam as a durable and inexpensive material for dental filling procedures. Even today, the combination of mercury, silver, tin, copper, and other trace metals can be seen in the smiles of many people, especially adults who’ve had a filling placed… Read more »
Are You Tired of Jaw Pain? Could Bruxism Be to Blame?
Do you frequently wake up with a headache, or pain throughout your jaw? You might think you simply need more sleep, but the problem could actually be related to a dental issue. Bruxism is the term used to describe the subconscious act of teeth grinding that often occurs as people sleep. It’s a habit that… Read more »
Choose a Seamless Form of Smile Restoration
Are you worried you’re suffering from a cavity, but don’t want to get a gold filling? Do you have a root canal scheduled, and are nervous that your smile will never look the same? Dental problems can cause a lot of discomfort, both physically and emotionally. Fortunately, modern dentistry now offers more seamless restorative treatments… Read more »
Get Back to The Good Life with A Dental Filling Could Help
No one wants to discover that she’s developed a cavity. Unfortunately nearly 90 percent of adults will experience dental decay, like a cavity, at least once in life, and often much more frequently. Pervasive as they are, however, dental cavities can often be treated quickly and effectively through a minimally invasive procedure, like a dental… Read more »
Feeling Blue? Get Back to Business with a Dental Filling
Are you tired of feeling sidelined by dental discomfort? It can be hard to perform well at work, or even enjoy everyday activities like meeting a friend for lunch or having dinner with your boyfriend when you’re struggling with a dental problem, like a painful cavity. Fortunately, a restorative dentist can help you feel like… Read more »
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
You may know that dental fillings are often used to treat cavities, but do you know what purposes dental crowns serve? Many people don’t realize that crowns can actually be used as part of a number of restorative and prosthetic treatments, from protecting fragile teeth to replacing missing ones. If you’ve recently suffered a particularly… Read more »
A Tooth-colored Filling Can Cure Your Smile Woes
No one wants to hear the bad news, that she has a cavity. But your restorative dentist can provide some good news, even after a cavity diagnosis. First, treatment for a cavity is generally minimally invasive and quickly completed. Secondly, and just importantly, you don’t have to sacrifice the beauty of your smile in order… Read more »
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