A cavity is one the mildest, most common dental problems a patient can encounter. Even the most vigilant people can still have dental filling or two. However, in our current time, you may not even know who does or doesn’t have a filling. Since dentists now opt for composite resin (tooth colored) fillings, many patients… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Mini Dental Implants May Benefit You More, Says Mansfield, TX Dentist
Do you wish to rejuvenate your smile with a dental implant, yet can’t physically fulfill the requirements for one? Then, Dr. S. Blair Jones, your Mansfield, TX dentist may have a solution for you: mini dental implants. This less-intrusive procedure can provide the benefits a traditional dental implant without adding much hindrance to your life…. Read more »
Restore Your Smile with Dental Crowns from Your Mansfield Dentist
When is a dental crown necessary? Generally, when a tooth has been fractured or decayed extensively, a crown is the best restoration. A severe fracture compromises the integrity of your tooth, making it weak and susceptible to breaking. A crown will reinforce the tooth to regain its physical strength and appearance. However, if your tooth… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists: Identify and Treat Bruxism
Think teeth grinding only causes minimal problems for your teeth? You couldn’t be more wrong. If you consistently grind your teeth, you may suffer from a condition called bruxism. Grinding one’s teeth can lead to tooth sensitivity which could negatively impact the way you eat. This could also lead to Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can lead… Read more »
Filling in the Gaps: Partial Dentures from Your Mansfield Dentists
If you have a few missing teeth, it may be difficult to imagine the positive effect partial dentures may have on you. While you may have gotten used to eating and speaking without those teeth, partial dentures can improve your speaking, eating, and overall dental health. Today, your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris,… Read more »
Mansfield Dentist: Partial Dentures Can Renew Your Smile
Tooth loss can get pretty ugly after a while. As teeth begin to fall, a once perfect row can start to look like a fence that was hit by a tornado. Large gaps can form, causing difficulty chewing and exposing the gums and the sides of teeth to bacteria, which can prompt more decay and… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists: Restore Your Mouth with Dentures
When you think of dentures, does your mind conjure up images of bulky prosthetics that look more like a movie prop than real teeth? If so, you are probably unaware of the advances in modern dentures. Today’s dentures are sleeker, lighter, and better-fitting than ever before. They can also be secured by dental implants, allowing… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Discuss Dental Bridges
If you have a gap in your smile from a missing tooth or missing teeth, your smile’s appearance may not be the only thing at risk. Without a tooth in the area of the gap, the surrounding teeth and gums become more vulnerable to bacteria and disease. However, bridging the gap can lower the risk… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists on the Benefits of Mini Implants
Do you need missing teeth replaced? You may think your only choices are dentures or dental bridges. Dentures can slip when speaking or eating, and come with messy adhesives. Dental bridges work, but require a reduction in your healthy teeth to support the new bridge. Your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris,… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Explain Dental Bridges
If you have suffered tooth loss, there are multiple options to replace the missing teeth and restore your smile. One option is a dental bridge. Using existing teeth or implants, a dentist can literally build a bridge to fill the gap caused by one missing tooth, or a few teeth in a row. Today, our Mansfield dentists, Dr…. Read more »
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