Category: Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bridges: True Or False?

Do you know very much about dental bridges? Have you become fully familiar with the way they function? How about what makes them different from other prosthetic tooth replacement solutions? Perhaps you are somewhat certain about candidacy requirements but a little bit fuzzy on the details. When you’re making up your mind regarding tooth replacement, it’s… Read more »

Full Dentures: 2 Reasons To Choose Them

You might find that dealing with complete tooth loss is not something you ever expected in your life. As a result, you’re not completely certain about what to do when it’s time to seek out tooth replacement choices. As a matter of fact, this is all completely uncharted territory. So, when we ask you what… Read more »

Your Old Restorations

What to do about your old restorations, you may wonder? Is it important to replace the work you have in your smile? What happens if you leave a dental crown in place for multiple years, even after it appears to need replacing? If you are uncertain about the work you currently have placed in your… Read more »

What is Restorative Dentistry?

It isn’t hard to deduce that Restorative Dentistry has something to do with restoration. But what, exactly, does that mean? Restorative Dentistry includes procedures that repair the functionality and appearance to your teeth and mouth. Restoring functionality means the tooth can again perform needed tasks, such as chewing food. Restoring appearance means your smile and… Read more »

Dental Fillings and Root Canals – What’s the Difference?

Have you been told your tooth requires root canal therapy, and you wonder why a simple, less-invasive dental filling wouldn’t suffice? Though most cavities can be effectively treated with a dental filling, many tooth infections are so severe by the time the patient seeks treatment that root canal treatment is the only hope of saving… Read more »

3 Responsibilities Of Dental Crowns

How much do you know about the responsibilities of dental crowns? Have you been hearing about how versatile a crown can be but the only thing you know about these restorations is that they are essential when a dental filling isn’t going to cut it? Perhaps you had no idea crowns could look so lifelike… Read more »

Can I Replace My Metal Fillings?

Patients are often curious about whether they may replace their old metal fillings. For some, this is because their dental work is quite old or damaged. For others, it is because they are unhappy with the current appearance of their smiles as a result of old restorations. Are you curious about your options for replacing… Read more »

Worn Teeth, Why, And What To Do

Have you noticed that the surfaces of your teeth do not seem as textured with peaks and valley as they once did? Perhaps you have been suffering from sensitivity and discovered from our team that your tooth surfaces are worn. This may occur due to a variety of reasons, though a functional disorder known as bruxism… Read more »

Essential Root Canal Terms

Are you trying to make heads or tails of your upcoming root canal treatment? Do you find that the terminology is what causes you to stumble most as you do your best to figure out what to expect? Don’t worry – in addition to a comfortable treatment, we will provide you with the education you need… Read more »

Fillings: 3 Things To Remind Yourself

  When you come in to see us for your dental filling, it is important to us that you feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident. As a result, we will make sure the area requiring dental work is numb (and that you have received sedation if we discussed this option before your visit). To ensure you are… Read more »