A tooth’s root canal is the chamber inside of its root, which travels underneath your gums and into a socket in your jawbone. The root canal contains nerves and blood vessels that begin at the tooth’s pulp (center chamber) and extend into the jawbone. The point of root canal treatment is to remove these tissues… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
A Close Look at Adult Tooth Loss
It may only be one tooth, but losing it can have resounding consequences for the rest of your oral health (not to mention the confidence in your smile). Those consequences increase with every tooth you lose, but can be mitigated with the right replacement option. Still, the best way to avoid the dangers that your… Read more »
Root Canal Treatment Explained
If you’ve ever had a sensitive tooth, you would probably agree that it was one of the most excruciating experiences you’ve ever had. Studies reveal that 25% of working adults in America have had to take time off of work to visit a dentist about one or more sensitive teeth. The discomfort can indicate any… Read more »
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
All dental crowns are designed to do the same thing – to cover a tooth, either to restore its strength or to improve its outward appearance. However, the specific condition that leads to your need for a dental crown will vary from other patients’ needs. Therefore, how your restoration is designed and placed, such as… Read more »
A Quick Guide to Dental Implants
Dental implants may be relatively new to the world of restorative dentistry, but they are already popular enough that most people recognize what they are. Still, not everyone understands their importance, or their benefit, when it comes to replacing lost teeth. Unlike traditional dental prostheses, dental implants have the ability to replace the roots of… Read more »
Get Your Life Back with Dental Restorations
Missing teeth can dramatically affect your life. You may think missing teeth only impact the beauty of your smile but missing teeth also impact the function of your mouth: You don’t eat, chew or speak as well when there are gaps in your grin from lost or extracted teeth. Get your life back with dental… Read more »
Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
If you have one or more missing teeth, you may have considered seeking dental treatment to fill the voids in your mouth. What is holding you back from restoring your smile? There are several restorative dentistry options for missing teeth replacement, and they benefit your overall dental health. There are many reasons why you should… Read more »
5 Treatments to Improve Your Smile
Your smile is often the first thing others notice about you. Is your smile making a good first impression? You can boost your confidence and comfort with cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatments to improve your smile. With many options, ranging from one-visit enhancements to complete smile makeovers, there is a treatment option for all… Read more »
Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Better?
If your dentist discovers that you have a cavity during your routine dental check-up, it’s important to address the tooth damage quickly and have your cavity filled to prevent more severe issues. Cavities are small holes in the structure of your tooth that result from tooth decay, commonly caused by poor dental hygiene or excessive… Read more »
Root Canal Therapy: What You May Not Realize
You probably have a variety of feelings regarding root canals. For instance, finding out that you need root canal therapy to prevent you from losing your tooth may result in a wellspring of emotions. You may feel excited that you have a solution to repair your tooth, upset that your tooth is infected, curious about… Read more »
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