When you notice that you have some sort of damage or a slim fissure in your tooth by looking (or when you are pretty certain you bite into something and feel your tooth crack), you can feel like you’re in limbo afterwards. Is something wrong? Is it just a bit of tissue lost but it’s […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Quiz: Smile Structure And Bite Balance
You may assume that your ability to comfortably bite down is associated wholly with your alignment. As a result, if you think you probably require braces because your teeth just don’t feel the way they used to when you chew, rest, talk, etc., it might be better to consider something else first: It may have […]
Restorative Care: Are You On Track?
Are you on track with your restorative care for your smile? Now that we have asked you this question, are you answering with an honest, “Yes, of course!” or are you trying to think of where you can run and hide? If you’re not really sure if you need restorations or if you’ve been avoiding […]
The Reasoning Behind Conservative Treatments
First, what does ‘conservative treatments’ mean? The term ‘conservative treatments‘ refers to treatments that are done in effort to conserve the integrity of the tooth. Conservation is key. Decisions are made and recommendations are made with the main objective of saving as much as the tooth with as little as disruption as possible. Dentistry focused […]
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Simple Suggestions For Dealing With Decay
So, you have some tooth decay that’s affecting your smile. Nobody likes hearing this news or wants to accept that their brushing and flossing perhaps needs a little improvement. The good news, however, is that we can help you improve your dental hygiene and we can get rid of the decay with restorative care. So, […]
Quiz: How To Respond To A Cracked Tooth
Sometimes, you will notice a cracked tooth immediately because you’ll feel it happen when you bite into something. Other times, you’ll feel it with your tongue or see it in the mirror and wonder what on earth happened. Whatever the case, the important detail in protecting your oral health is making sure you respond to […]
Q&A: Does My Dental Crown Fit?
When you leave your oral health in the hands of your dentist, you go home hoping that all is well. However, since you do not have any advanced education or training in the world of dental care, it’s often hard to know whether everything really is A-OK or if perhaps there’s something about the placement […]
Questions and Answers: Placing A Pretty Crown
Are you worrying night and day about the upcoming dental crown visit you have scheduled? What seems to be the problem? Have you been wondering what it’s going to look like, whether it will blend with your smile (or stick out like a sore thumb), and what type of material we use? Are you curious […]
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3 Ways Oral Health Damage Leads To More Damage
One of the main problems we encounter with patients dealing with oral health problems follows: They assume the issue is going to remain isolated and that it will not become any worse. Unfortunately, damage generally leads to more damage when it comes to problems with the health of your smile. As a result, we consistently […]
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How Do Dental Bridges Work?
Losing a tooth can have a major impact on your oral health, as well as your appearance. In order to restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile, you need to have your missing teeth replaced. We can accomplish this with a lifelike dental prosthetic, such as a dental bridge. How do bridges work? […]
