Have you visited us only to find out you need a dental crown to improve the health of your tooth? If so, you may feel excited to be moving forward toward a more comfortable smile but slightly confused about why we have selected this restorative solution. Fortunately, crowns often provide patients with a way to… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry: A Quiz
Rest assured, even individuals who take immaculate care of their teeth occasionally require repair from time to time. We understand that every one of our patients experiences an individual journey in life, which is why we encourage you to schedule a visit even if you are embarrassed by your current state of oral health. We… Read more »
The Benefits of Choosing Dentures
We find that people often fail to recognize the many benefits of dentures. While we understand patients tend to have preconceived notions about this dental prosthetic solution, we encourage you to have an open mind. First and foremost, this teeth replacement option can greatly improve your current comfort and long-term oral health. You’ll find that… Read more »
Dental Bridges: Your Frequently Asked Questions
Have your friends or family members talked to you about a bridge and how it may solve your tooth loss problem? If you are missing one tooth or up to three teeth in a row, you may make a wonderful candidate for a dental bridge. This dental prosthetic provides a long-term solution to completing your… Read more »
How Composite Fillings Come to the Rescue
How much do you know about the dental filling we suggest for you when you develop a cavity? Do you immediately feel hesitant to schedule your next appointment? Have you heard us mention the word “composite” but you aren’t quite sure what that means? While nobody feels overjoyed to experience tooth decay, we encourage you… Read more »
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Investing in a dental implant is not something that many people regret. A dental implant can provide your mouth with many years of comfort and good oral health. A dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that is placed directly into the jawbone. Dental implants are made out of titanium, a biocompatible material that encourages the… Read more »
Porcelain Veneers 101
Not many people are aware of the transformative power of porcelain veneers. They have the ability to, in two simple dental visits, reform a tooth and in so doing, renew your entire smile. Porcelain veneers, also known as dental laminates, are very thin layers of porcelain that are attached to the front side of the… Read more »
Signs That You May Need a Root Canal
A root canal treatment focuses on the inside of the tooth. Root canal treatments remove inflamed, infected tissues from the root canals and inner area of the tooth. Deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, and cracks or chips in the tooth can allow bacteria to enter its inner chamber, or pulp, and… Read more »
What to Expect at Your Dental Implant Procedure
We all become anxious when anticipating a dental or medical procedure. However, knowing what to expect rids patients of a significant amount of stress. The same is true of your dental implants surgery. A dental implant procedure is a tooth replacement option that replaces your missing tooth root with an artificial root made of titanium…. Read more »
White vs. Silver: Which Filling is Better?
Have you ever wondered why some dental fillings are white while others are silver? These white fillings are known as composite resin fillings, and the silver-like fillings are called amalgam fillings. During a dental filling procedure at Mansfield Dental Associates, Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris first remove the decay from the tooth,… Read more »
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