What you do for your teeth between dental visits can have a significant influence on how healthy your teeth stay. With that being said, at-home care does not do enough for your oral health to replace checkups with your dentist. One reason these checkups are important is that your dentist can find a small problem,… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
A CEREC Crown Can Mean Dental Relief In Less Time
It would be hard to find anyone who wishes it would take more time to resolve a dental problem. In cases where a person needs more advanced restorative work done, a dental crown is commonly required to protect the problem tooth. In the past, you would have to wait until the crown was developed to… Read more »
Pain Relief From Your Dentist
Trying to “grin and bear it” when it comes to tooth pain could leave you at the mercy of a worsening problem. You could have one of many excuses for failing to have a problem examined – you could have trouble dedicating time for a visit, or feel the problem is only temporary. What you… Read more »
Replacing Metal Fillings With Composite Resin
A filling that is made from composite resin can do an effective job of restoring your tooth after a cavity. It has the ability to look like your own natural enamel, and it is capable of bonding with your tooth. You may have an older filling that is not made from this material. In the… Read more »
What's Influencing Your Cavity Risk?
Cavity risks vary from person to person – one potential issue could be a serious problem for you, but have little effect on another person. You can work with your dentist to develop a full understanding and appreciation of your particular risks. That being said, there are common threats to your teeth that should be… Read more »
Preventing Serious Tooth Decay
Your goal should be to avoid tooth decay entirely, with diligence and regular visits to your dentist. If you do have a cavity form on your tooth, you should make sure to have it treated before it becomes serious. Because so many adults will develop a cavity in their lifetime, it is important to understand… Read more »
Taking Care Of A Problem Tooth
You only need one problematic tooth to throw off your smile, and potentially your oral health. Did you know that a cavity can spread past the tooth where it originally formed? This can be avoided with prompt treatment, but if you do not act on a tooth that hurts, or is especially sensitive, it can… Read more »
Different Cavity Treatments For Different Types Of Cavities
Whether it is large or small, your dentist will need to remove active tooth decay from your teeth to protect you from an active cavity. At first, that cavity will only cause problems with your enamel. You may not even feel pain from it. Unfortunately, once a cavity has started, there is not a way… Read more »
Do You Know What To Do After A Dental Emergency?
If you injured a tooth in an accident today, would you know what to do? Many people know part of how they should respond – avoid touching the root, do not dry or wash the tooth, replace it in the socket if possible. However, this is far from the only relevant information. What should you… Read more »
What Happens When You Don't Treat A Cavity
When it comes to cavity detection and prevention, earlier is always better. A cavity that is identified early in its development can be stopped before damage reaches beyond your enamel. If a cavity penetrates your enamel and dentin, it can affect your pulp, and threaten the health of the living tissue at the center of… Read more »