Category: Restorative Dentistry

A cavity means pain in your smile, as well as an increased risk of infection or abscess. In order to treat the issue and preserve your tooth, we may suggest a filling. For patients in Mansfield, TX, we have a natural looking option to repair and restore teeth in one sitting: composite dental fillings.

When our teeth become damaged or have an untreated cavity, then a dental infection may develop. Without treatment, this could threaten the stability of your smile. Fortunately, we have a safe and comfortable method of treating infected teeth: root canal therapy. How do we perform a root canal and what should our Mansfield, TX, patients… Read more »

We work hard to help our Mansfield, TX, patients enjoy optimal oral health. In addition to taking steps to preserve natural teeth, we sometimes actually need to remove a tooth to improve overall oral health. In today’s blog, we’re looking at when an extraction is beneficial for a person’s smile, and what they should expect… Read more »

Missing teeth may mean a greater risk of serious complications, from misalignment and difficulties eating to problems speaking clearly and further tooth loss. In order to return smiles to full function, beauty, and health, we need to replace your missing tooth. If you have one or more missing teeth, then talk to your Mansfield, TX,… Read more »

As we grow older, many of us will develop periodontal disease. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, by age 74 over 26% of us have lost all of our teeth, often as a result of gum disease and other factors. In order to address advanced tooth loss, including that caused by… Read more »

Treating cavities has long been one of the most common restorative dentistry goals. That’s because cavities (and the tooth decay that causes them) are the most common chronic issue to affect children’s and adult’s teeth. In many cases, that treatment involves the cleaning and filling of the cavity, which stops it from growing worse and… Read more »

Multiple factors could cause tooth loss, from severe infections to gum disease or even injury. When gaps appear in your smile due to missing teeth, then the health of your smile could suffer. Fortunately, we can help people in Mansfield, TX, by placing a lifelike dental bridge. How do we design and create these natural… Read more »

Every dental issue is unique, which is why every dental treatment should be tailored to your specific needs. For example, teeth stains are common, but not all types of tooth discoloration are the same. A cracked tooth could be a minor cosmetic issue, a serious restorative concern, or both, depending on its size and location…. Read more »

For many years, treating cavities with a dental filling meant a metal restoration. But we’re proud to offer Mansfield, TX, patients a metal-free option that blends with the tooth. In today’s blog, we’re looking at the creation and placement of composite resin dental fillings. We’re also talking about tips for avoiding future cases of tooth… Read more »

When you’ve been told that your tooth needs root canal therapy because it’s severely infected, excitement might not be the first thing you experience. In fact, the pain of your currently infected tooth might not leave room for you to feel much of anything else. Fortunately, today’s root canal treatment can offer a wealth of… Read more »