Category: Restorative Dentistry

Root Canal Therapy And Advanced Decay

There are times when tooth decay will require root canal therapy. However, there are also times when the problem will be treated without this procedure. Why is this work only sometimes necessary? Simply put, a problem with decay worsens in time—if you have work done before a cavity is too serious, you can receive a… Read more »

How Composite Fillings Stay Undetected

When you need cavity treatment, you should make your appointment a priority. When you put off this service, you make yourself vulnerable to potential complications that will change how we need to care for your tooth. So why would someone delay care? In some cases, they are concerned that once they undergo restorative dental work,… Read more »

Will A Dental Crown Really Stay In Place?

Lifelike dental fillings are applied directly to your tooth structure. The resin material we use to create them will actually bond to the surrounding enamel, providing a form of long-term support that benefits your appearance and dental health. Unfortunately, some problems are just too serious to make treatment with a filling possible. When this is… Read more »

How Do I Avoid Root Canal Therapy?

If you have a problem that is serious enough to require root canal therapy, you should not put off treatment. By holding off on scheduling treatment, you force yourself to endure pain in your tooth for longer, and you make that tooth more vulnerable to being lost! Our Mansfield, TX dental practice can work to… Read more »

Restoring A Tooth With A Lifelike Filling

Some type of restoration will have to be used to take care of your tooth if you have a cavity. While this may be unavoidable (except when you effectively prevent cavities), it does not mean you have to accept treatment that will alter your smile. At our Mansfield, TX dentist’s office, we provide custom dental… Read more »

Is A Chipped Tooth Hurting Your Smile?

All it takes is one flawed tooth to disrupt the overall quality of your smile. Problems with dental damage can have different consequences. A serious tooth injury can create obvious oral health concerns, and it can put you at risk for losing a tooth. With that said, a “minor” chip in your enamel can still… Read more »

When Root Canal Therapy Is Recommended

If you have a cavity, restorative dental work will be required to return your tooth to good health. With that said, the type of care you require can actually change. If you act in time, you can have your tooth restored before you need anything more than a dental filling. People who do not arrange… Read more »

How A Crown Restores A Cracked Tooth

It may be strong, but dental enamel is not indestructible, something you may be unlucky enough to learn the hard way if you crack a tooth. After this happens, you should make oral health care a priority. At our Mansfield, TX dental practice, we can meet with you to provide a permanent restoration to keep… Read more »

How Fillings Give Lasting Tooth Support

When efforts to prevent cavities are effective, you avoid problems that do permanent harm to your teeth. Unfortunately, even patients who commit to smart preventive care can experience trouble with tooth decay at least one time, which leads to the need for restorative treatment. One way to address a cavity is to provide a dental… Read more »

How Implant Dentistry Restores Smiles

There are restorative procedures that can permanently replace teeth that are already lost, or teeth that need to be extracted. If you are someone who has an incomplete smile, you should know that implant dentistry makes it possible for you to enjoy support from prosthetic appliances that are permanently held in place. Implants act like… Read more »