Thinking about dentures or dental implants? Compare your options for replacing teeth. Dental implants and dentures are both options for replacing missing teeth, but they have some significant differences. One of the main differences between dental implants and dentures is [...]
Metal Fillings Remain Common During appointments, we'll check the condition of aging restorations. More and more dental offices choose only to offer tooth-colored fillings. However, traditional metal amalgams are still very much in use. Because they are so strong and [...]
How Does Tooth Decay Happen? What to know to keep your smile happy and healthy! Tooth decay isn't something that happens overnight—it occurs in stages. And the especially bad part is that once this process starts, it's all but impossible [...]
Do You Need A Denture Reline? If your dentures are painful or ill-fitting, you may need a denture reline. When you received your first denture, you might have thought it was the last step in your dental journey. After all, [...]
Do You Need a Root Canal? Don't worry, root canal treatment gets a bad rap! Picture this: You are going about your daily routine, and suddenly you feel a slight pain in your tooth when biting down. It steadily gets [...]
Do You Have A Throbbing Tooth? When teeth are healthy and working correctly, you hardly notice them as you eat, chew, and go about your day. However, when you have a toothache, there's almost nothing you can do to take [...]
Do Your Dentures Still Fit Well? It might be time to get a tune-up! Dentures are a great replacement option for people who have lost all or most of their natural teeth. But they are far from perfect. As you [...]
What Happens During Root Canal Therapy? When a patient arrives with an infected tooth, root canal therapy can save a precious tooth from extraction. Sometimes an infection can be present even if there is no discomfort. Root canal treatment (endodontic [...]
When you have a missing tooth, the whole balance of your mouth becomes disrupted. A missing front tooth can make taking bites and speaking more difficult. (And, of course, it's more visible and embarrassing.) If it's a back tooth that's [...]
Most people know what's necessary after a tooth gets a cavity. It needs a filling, of course! Fillings are very common and a minor variety of restoration. On the other end of the spectrum, when extensive tooth damage or decay [...]
