No one wants to see cavities on their teeth. Cavities create dark marks and are typically characterized by tooth pain. They can also spell serious trouble for your oral health. Cavities can lead to infected root canals, and eventually, tooth loss. But cavities don’t just pop up overnight. Missing a single dentist appointment, or failing […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Do You Have Questions About Implant Dentures?
For residents of West Allis, WI, advanced tooth loss could mean serious issues eating and speaking, as well as problems with overall health. In order to offer a strong and lifelike solution to tooth loss, we may recommend a custom-made set of dentures. For added stability and durability, we often secure them with advanced dental […]
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What Steps Can You Take to Save Your Tooth?
Keeping your natural teeth safe and healthy is a big priority. You only have one set of adult teeth throughout your life, so you want to do all you can to protect them. Taking preventive care of your teeth is the first way to save your teeth. If your teeth do suffer damage from bacteria […]
Will My Tooth Be the Same After Root Canal Therapy?
Bacteria can cause serious damage to the structure of your teeth, which is why it is so important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily. Bacterial infection can cause a cavity, and eventually, the infection can spread to do more significant damage. If bacteria reach the root canals of your […]
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Answers to Common Questions About Cavities
From the time you learn about your teeth, you’re taught about the importance of avoiding cavities. Cavities are the product of tooth decay, a progressive condition that requires your constant attention. Cleaning your teeth and making regular visits to your dentist are the best ways to avoid the harmful effects of cavities, but tooth decay […]
Dental Crowns Will Repair Your Smile and Ability to Eat
A fear of what the dentist might find keeps many patients away, when in fact, avoiding the dentist is the worst thing they could do. Do you suffer from tooth pain? Do you know that bacteria have caused damage to your teeth? Then making a dentist appointment right away is the best thing you can […]
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Avoid Root Canals by Treating Cavities Right Away
The phrase “root canal” can be scary for many people. It conjures anxiety and images of swollen jaws. What exactly is a root canal though? Technically, the procedure is known as “root canal therapy” because it is a treatment to remove infection from your root canals. Your root canals are pathways that connect the blood […]
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Does Every Cavity Require a Filling?
Cavities are the most common oral health issue that affects adults and children. Nearly everyone experiences a cavity at some point in their life. Cavities are created by bacteria producing acid on the surface of your teeth. As bacteria grow and multiply, they produce more acid. This acid wears away your enamel and eventually leaves […]
How Can I Restore My Damaged Tooth?
Do you feel great about the state of your teeth? Many people experience some wear or infection in their teeth, and rather than making a dentist appointment, they wait for the problem to go away. This is a huge mistake! If you’re experiencing a problem with your teeth, you need to seek treatment as soon […]
Why Would I Need Root Canal Therapy?
You may have heard the procedure “root canal therapy” referenced before, but you might not be sure what the treatment actually is. If your dentist is recommending root canal therapy for a tooth, it’s most certainly because you need it. Root canal therapy isn’t an elective procedure. In fact, in many cases, it’s the only […]
