Category: Restorative Dentistry

Make Your Root Canal Treatment A Priority

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If your dentist advises you to undergo root canal therapy, you should make this procedure a priority. A root canal is performed to save a tooth that has an active infection in its pulp. The pulp, located at the center of your tooth, houses living tissue. If too much harm is done by an infection, you can lose your tooth, and see problems continue to spread. By taking prompt action, you can ensure that you have the necessary care in time to stop this threat. Continue reading “Make Your Root Canal Treatment A Priority” →

Big Oral Health Improvements With Comprehensive Dental Care

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A dental practice that can provide comprehensive dental services offers convenience, and the promise of care that can address any issues you might have. Comprehensive dental care can be especially helpful to those patients who require multiple treatments to improve their oral health. This means you can receive help for threats like gum disease and tooth decay, while also receiving help with concerns like tooth loss. In addition to tending to your oral health, your comprehensive dental practice can also make cosmetic dental work available to you. Continue reading “Big Oral Health Improvements With Comprehensive Dental Care” →

Are You Putting Too Much Strain On Your Dental Crown?

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Your dental crown is more than just decoration – the restoration has to be able to support your tooth whenever you bite and chew. This is no minor accomplishment when you consider that our jaws can produce tremendous amounts of force. Luckily, strength does not have to come at the expense of your appearance, as porcelain crowns are able to perform biting and chewing tasks while looking like natural teeth. Of course, just like teeth, crowns may develop problems that demand attention from your dentist, especially if you have poor oral care habits, or tend to chew on hard substances. If you worry that your crown is damaged, or if it feels loose or weak, bring this to your dentist’s attention.  Continue reading “Are You Putting Too Much Strain On Your Dental Crown?” →

How Comprehensive Dental Care Benefits Your Smile

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What do you gain by selecting a family dentist who can offer comprehensive dental care? Having access to a dental office where you can enjoy a range of services means it will be more convenient to arrange treatments. It also means that when your dentist sees something wrong, they can take steps to correct the issue – you are less likely to be shuttled off from one professional to the next in order to fully fix a problem. Comprehensive care means more than just taking care of your oral health, as your dentist can offer different cosmetic dental treatments, too. Continue reading “How Comprehensive Dental Care Benefits Your Smile” →

Quiz: How Cavities Are Treated – And Prevented

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Routine visits with your dentist will help you prevent cavities, and make sure you have prompt treatment for a problem whenever you need it. While preventive appointments certainly lower your risk for issues like tooth decay, they do, unfortunately, sometimes still occur. If you arrive with an issue that needs to be addressed, your dentist’s response will hinge on how serious the cavity is. When a cavity is caught early, you may only need a dental filling, but bigger cavities can demand more involved actions. With smart care and recurring appointments, you can do a better job staying free from those issues that involve more advanced restorative procedures. Continue reading “Quiz: How Cavities Are Treated – And Prevented” →

Maintaining Your Dental Bridge

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Receiving your dental bridge means putting a permanent stop to many problems that can affect people with tooth loss. Because the bridge is stable, it can improve upon your ability to bite, chew, and speak with the comfort you used to enjoy. The presence of your natural-looking restoration also brings with it some obvious benefits to your appearance. Because it is permanently affixed, you may worry that the process of caring for your bridge will be complicated. However, if you exercise good oral care at home, and see your dentist when any problems arise, your restoration should maintain its good condition. Continue reading “Maintaining Your Dental Bridge” →

Limiting Your Risk For Needing A Root Canal

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Does a cavity on your tooth mean that a root canal treatment is in your immediate future? Not necessarily – this procedure is only necessary for decay that has been able to access the interior of your tooth. If a cavity is caught soon enough, the restorative care you require can be less involved. Patients who seek prompt treatment for tooth decay will typically only need a dental filling. How do you make sure you receive the care you need in time? Make sure you have recurring dental checkups, so that your dentist can find cavities early in their development. These visits, along with smart care at home, can help by lowering your overall cavity risk. Continue reading “Limiting Your Risk For Needing A Root Canal” →

Take Trouble With A Dental Filling Seriously

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A dental filling should offer your tooth long-term protection once it has been placed. A filling, the most conservative response to a cavity, will be crafted with composite resin. This material allows your dentist to give your restoration superior support, because it bonds directly to your tooth. Its appearance can match your enamel, so in addition to durability and stability, you enjoy a limited impact on your appearance. Unfortunately, some patients will find themselves with an issue. The filling could come loose, or suffer damage. You may experience harm to the tooth structure surrounding it. If this occurs, make sure you promptly see your dentist for needed restorative dental work. Continue reading “Take Trouble With A Dental Filling Seriously” →

What You Should Know About Life With A Dental Crown

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If you have a more severe cavity, suffer dental damage, or have a tooth that is vulnerable due to developmental issues, you can find yourself needing a dental crown. Your dentist will place a crown because it can give necessary restorative support for your tooth, and function on its behalf. If you receive this restoration, you should be able to count on it to hold up against biting and chewing pressures. If you have a crown that is not adequately protecting your tooth, or shows signs of worrying wear and tear, let your dentist know. Continue reading “What You Should Know About Life With A Dental Crown” →

Answering Questions You Might Have About Dental Bridges

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Securing a dental prosthetic after losing a tooth is important if you want to avoid oral health complications. Your day to day life can be affected by tooth loss – it can be harder to bite and chew, and you could develop jaw problems that lead to frequent feelings of discomfort. In the long term, an unaddressed gap can lead to the loss of more teeth. Your dentist can supply you with a dental bridge that acts to permanently occupy the space that used to house your now-lost tooth. Through the use of dental crowns, the bridge stays in place firmly enough to be used in biting and chewing tasks. A bridge is one of many prosthetic options that can benefit you. You can also use a dental implant to permanently hold a replacement tooth, and you can rely on dentures if you need many teeth replaced. Continue reading “Answering Questions You Might Have About Dental Bridges” →