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On the surface, the advantage to your smile that comes with replacing a lost tooth might seem obvious. That’s especially true if your biggest concern is how your smile looks without one or more natural teeth where they should be. However, there are many more consequences to losing a tooth than you might realize at first, and there’s much more importance in replacing it than you might expect. (more…)
There are many reasons why tooth extraction is only recommended when it’s absolutely necessary. In most cases, it’s preferable to restore a tooth and preserve as much of its remaining healthy, natural structure as possible. If tooth extraction has become necessary, it means that restoring the tooth is no longer possible. Yet, it also means that you’ll have to deal with the loss of the tooth to ensure that your smile is fully restored. (more…)
Dental crowns are one of the most effective ways to restore a damaged or compromised tooth for several reasons. That’s partly why they’ve been an important part of restorative dentistry for centuries. Today’s modern crowns are designed to not only restore a tooth, but also closely blend in with its appearance, allowing for a highly effective and cosmetically appealing tooth restoration. Yet, their appearance isn’t the only benefit that comes with more lifelike dental crowns. They can also do more to save your compromised tooth in the long run, and reestablish its vital role in your smile, oral health, and bite function. (more…)
Once you learn that your tooth needs root canal treatment, the treatment itself may be unavoidable. At that point, waiting much longer could lead to even more severe damage to your tooth structure and, in severe cases, the need to extract and replace the tooth. However, the good news is that it’s possible to avoid the need for root canal treatment, even if your tooth has already become decayed. (more…)
If you’ve never received a tooth filling to treat a cavity, or haven’t had one placed in a long time, then you might expect yours to be made of metal, and have a few questions about how that might impact your smile. However, more and more of today’s tooth fillings are designed to be more lifelike and discreet than traditional metal fillings. Crafted from more biocompatible composite resin, a tooth-colored filling not only treats your cavity, but also helps restore your tooth’s healthy, natural appearance in the process. (more…)
Not all types of dental emergencies are the same, though in most cases, it’s important to seek appropriate treatment for one whenever it occurs. At our office, we can provide emergency dental treatment to help you preserve your smile and prevent any further damage to your teeth, oral tissues, or more. Today, we take a look at a few common dental emergencies and why it’s important to seek treatment for them as soon as possible. (more…)
To many people, it might not seem like there are many options for orthodontic treatment. The traditional method of using metal brackets and wires to straighten crooked teeth is also the most well-known method, and many people who need orthodontic treatment may automatically expect that means they need braces. Fortunately, Invisalign® clear aligners can often provide a much more streamlined system for straightening your crooked teeth. In many cases, Invisalign® orthodontic treatment is a much more discreet and convenient process than patients expect. (more…)
With a consistently good dental hygiene routine and being attentive to your oral health needs, you have a good chance of preventing a lot of things that could potentially threaten your oral health. That includes tooth decay, which leads to cavities and erodes your teeth, as well as gum disease, which destroys the gum tissues and bone structure that support your teeth. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always include the stains that can develop on the surfaces of your teeth over time. (more…)
The point of children’s dental care is to help ensure that children receive the specific type of oral health care they need for their unique concerns. Fortunately, these concerns aren’t significantly different from the types of oral health concerns that adults face, and you can do a lot to help your child avoid most of them. Today, we examine a few of the most common concerns that impact your child’s oral health, and how you can help them improve their chances of avoiding these concerns. (more…)
Over the years, the practice of brushing and flossing your teeth each day can grow to seem mundane. You still recognize the importance of doing it, but you might have grown less diligent in how well you brush and floss your teeth each time. Today, we examine a few ways you can improve your at-home dental hygiene, and in doing so, reduce your risks of developing common, but highly preventable, oral health concerns (like tooth decay and gum disease). (more…)