When a tooth has a large fracture in it, or a piece breaks off of its crown structure, then the need to fix the tooth as soon as possible might be obvious. If nothing else, the pain in the tooth may be enough to force you to seek treatment if only to alleviate it. While… Read more »
Different types of dental restorations are typically designed to a specific type and range of concern with your tooth and/or oral health. For example, minor cases of tooth wear, small cavities, and more can often be effectively addressed by restoring the tooth with a small amount of composite dental resin. However, for more extensive cases… Read more »
Healthy, natural teeth are incredibly strong, but they don’t heal. Therefore, when a tooth’s structure becomes damaged, the threat to the tooth’s health and integrity will remain and grow worse over time. For example, if a tooth fractures, then the crack in its structure can grow larger as the tooth is exposed to more of… Read more »
When you develop any kind of dental health concern and have to address it, the hope is usually that treating the problem means you won’t have to deal with it anymore. In many instances, and with proper care after your treatment, this is usually the case. For example, if you develop a cavity, which is… Read more »
If you’ve ever tried a home remedy or over-the-counter pain reliever to cure your toothache, but the discomfort came back, there’s a good reason why. In most cases, a sensitive or aching tooth is a sign that the tooth has a more serious problem than you might realize. Like most oral health concerns, this means… Read more »
The focus on conservative dental treatment is important for many different reasons. When it comes to your comfort and convenience, designing your treatment to be minimally invasive helps make your overall dental treatment easier to manage. In terms of your long-term dental health, conservative treatment means minimizing any changes to your healthy tooth structure to… Read more »
As the most common dental condition to affect people’s smiles, tooth decay may become a problem at some point throughout your dental health care. If it does, then the good news is that you have a good chance of treating it before it has a chance to become a more serious problem. Treating mild to… Read more »
Typically, the good thing about tooth decay is that it can often be treated with a minimally invasive procedure, such as filling the cavity that it’s caused. However, more severe cases of tooth decay require a more involved solution, such as root canal treatment, to address the more invasive nature of the problem. Today, we… Read more »
While your teeth are incredibly tough and durable, they’re not immune to wear. The hard outer layer of your tooth is called the “enamel.” This enamel is a mineral structure designed to prevent physical and biological wear. However, if you don’t clean your teeth regularly, bacteria can start to build and break down that enamel…. Read more »
The unique nature of your teeth and oral tissues means that the concerns you may face with your oral health can be unique, as well. However, one of the most common concerns for healthy teeth is the development of tooth decay, which results from excessive bacteria buildup on your teeth and the harmful substances they… Read more »
When you have a tooth that has become cracked, chipped, or worn down, you need repair to protect your smile…
When you have a cavity, your tooth could hurt and lack of treatment could mean the onset of an infection.…
Has it been a while since your last dental checkup? If so, then it’s time to get back on the…