Have you been looking into choosing dental implants to restore your smile by replacing your missing teeth? If so, you probably realize that implants provide an exceptional list of advantages to patients, including incredible stability, the thorough replacement of your entire tooth from roots to crown, and beautiful results that may last a lifetime. You… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Quiz: Do You Need Tooth Extraction?
We know that losing a tooth is bad for your oral health, but what if that’s not always the case? In many instances, removing a tooth is crucial for maintaining optimal oral health. Do you need a tooth extraction? There are actually a number of situations where an extraction is the best option for addressing… Read more »
What is Emergency Dentistry?
Have you felt sudden discomfort in a tooth or actually damaged one? If so, then you needed emergency dental care. What is emergency dentistry? This refers to any pain or injury to the teeth or gums. You should see the dentist as soon as possible. There are also steps you can take to alleviate your… Read more »
FAQs: What are Wisdom Teeth?
As we enter adulthood, many of us will need to undergo an oral surgical procedure. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, can erupt in our late teens and early 20s, causing a number of oral health concerns. In order to help you maintain a whole and healthy smile, we can remove them before they… Read more »
Dental Implant Benefits: A Quiz
You may know a lot about implants if you have been researching ways to replace missing teeth. While you may have become overloaded with information about the parts of implants, how they are restored, and more, we encourage you to take a quick break. For the moment, focus on the many exceptional benefits of dental… Read more »
FAQs: How Do I Fix a Broken Tooth?
You can break a tooth by biting down on something hard, such as ice or a popcorn kernel. A sports accident can also lead to a chipped tooth. Wondering what you can do to fix a broken tooth? With the right steps, you can address the initial discomfort and the dentist can then repair the… Read more »
Tooth Extractions: A Dental Quiz
As dental professionals, our goal is to help you retain as many of your natural teeth as possible. We prefer to help you keep your smile healthy, comfortable, and functional. However, sometimes problems arise that damage your tooth too greatly to allow it to remain in place. Or, your teeth are standing in the way… Read more »
Why We Lose “Permanent” Teeth
Ideally, tooth loss should only happen once in life—when you’re baby teeth fall out to make room for their permanent replacements. The reality, however, is that a large majority of adults will lose at least one permanent tooth in their adulthood, and unfortunately, it will not grow back. The fact that they are often referred… Read more »
A Look at the Types of Dental Implants
It may surprise you to learn that the idea of dental implants dates back as far as 1,350 years ago. An excavated Mayan burial site in Honduras unearthed the remains of a woman believed to be in her twenties, with three shells placed where her lower incisor teeth should have been, and compact bone formation… Read more »
The Trouble with Tooth Abscesses
From stains to cavities, your teeth can go through a lot in a lifetime. When a tooth is cracked or infected, it can sometimes develop an abscess, or pocket of pus, on its root. The trouble with tooth abscesses is that they can make restorative treatment more difficult than usual. When one develops, the symptoms… Read more »
