Has it been many years since you first required restorative dentistry like a dental crown? If so, you may still think of dental crowns as metal restorations that are easily spotted, and perhaps even ones that can cause sensitivity while chewing. Fortunately, modern dentistry has changed what it means to wear a dental crown, by […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Smile Proudly with Great Fitting Dentures
If you have had unsupported dentures for several years, you may have grown tired of them shifting while you eat. You might even have noticed, recently, that your dentures don’t fit as well as they once did. Unfortunately, unsupported dentures can sometimes make it difficult to chew comfortably and confidently, especially over time. That is […]
Is Your Tooth Damaged? How a Crown Can Help
Did an accident during your weekly game of basketball with the guys leave you with a chipped tooth? Maybe you noticed a crack in one of your teeth the last time you were checking your reflection. Perhaps an iced cold treat is to blame for your recently chipped tooth and heightened sensitivity. Oral injuries are […]
Could Your Smile Benefit from Restorative Dentistry?
Are you concerned that you have developed a dental issue, due to noticeable changes in your smile or even discomfort while trying to enjoy your meals? There are a number of potential warning signs that your smile could be in trouble, either due to dental cavity, trauma to a tooth, the first stage of gum […]
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How Do Dental Crowns Work?
Dental crowns are common, and with today’s advanced materials, you might never notice if someone you know has one. Yet, despite their popularity, many patients are not sure if they really need one, or exactly how dental crowns work to improve their smiles. The truth is that dental crowns serve several purposes, depending on your […]
Natural, Lifelike Dental Restorations
The idea of restorative dentistry is not a new one. Around 200 AD, ancient Etruscans were already using gold to forge restorations such as dental crowns and bridges. Almost a millennium earlier, in 700 BC, they assembled dentures using ivory and bone. Restorative materials have advanced quite a bit since then, and today’s restorative dentistry […]
Do You Need A Root Canal?
Few procedures tend to worry people like a root canal. However, we’ve found most anxiety about this procedure is due to misinformation. In reality, many find the experience comparable to receiving a simple dental filling. Without this procedure, an infection or abscess could cause someone to eventually lose his or her tooth. Do you need […]
All About Dental Crowns And Their Benefits
You may need a dental crown if your tooth is suffering from decay or damage, or maybe to cover a dental implant. These cap-like “teeth” are widely used to restore teeth in order to optimize your oral health. Made out of different materials such as; porcelain, metal, and porcelain-fused-to-metal, crowns give your teeth additional strength. […]
Replacing Lost Teeth? Get It Right with Dental Implants
There was a time when losing a permanent tooth meant saying goodbye forever, or at least until you lost enough teeth to justify replacing them with dentures. Luckily, you now have choices for replacing one, several, or all of your teeth. However, most options focus only on filling the gaps left in your smile by […]
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Should You Get A Filling?
If you’ve never had a cavity, chances are you haven’t had a filling either. Knowing when you have a cavity can be difficult because sometimes, you won’t even experience any symptoms. This is a great reason why you should visit your dentist throughout the year, otherwise, you may have dental issues that you are unaware […]
