Category: Restorative Dentistry

If you’ve never undergone root canal treatment before, you may not know exactly what to expect. This might make you nervous, or even hesitant, to treat your tooth, which could potentially lead to even more trouble for your tooth. The good news is that root canal treatment isn’t the ordeal that many people expect it… Read more »

Cavities are common, and most adults have or will experience one at some point in their lives. The common nature of their development is one reason why cavities are such a problem. Yet, the fact that they can often be treated conservatively in their earlier stages makes them seem like much less of one. The… Read more »

Your teeth are hard and durable, but they’re not impervious to damage. The activity of bacteria and physical accidents can damage your teeth. When your teeth become damaged, they may not have the same structural integrity that allows you to chew comfortably. For those teeth, protection is required. Dental crowns are a restorative option that… Read more »

Tooth decay is no joke. This condition can compound its negative effects over time and create a serious problem for your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Tooth decay is the product of bacterial infection. When the bacteria in your mouth aggregate on the surfaces of your teeth, they begin to grow. As they grow, they produce… Read more »

Nearly everyone experiences an issue with cavities on their teeth at some point. Cavities are the first stage of tooth infection. When bacteria build up on the surfaces of your teeth and you fail to clean that bacteria away, it will begin to eat away at the enamel of your teeth. When your enamel becomes… Read more »

Cavities are a common oral health problem that nearly everyone encounters at some point in their lives. While regular at-home care practices like brushing and flossing can reduce your risk for cavities, many people are genetically predisposed to the condition. That means that the battle against cavities can be a struggle. If you do end… Read more »

If you’re not in the habit of making dentist appointments, it can be easy to avoid thinking about any oral health problems that surface. You may experience pain in your teeth, but you learn to work through it. Your teeth are trying to tell you that they need help. Not every oral health problem is… Read more »

Your teeth are important because you only have one set of them. Any damage done to adult teeth will need serious treatment, but that treatment is important. What starts out as a small problem may grow into something serious if you don’t get it taken care of right away. Those problems can include infected root… Read more »

You may only know the phrase “root canal” as it pertains to root canal therapy — the restorative dentistry procedure. Root canal therapy gets a reputation for being one of the more painful treatments, with a longer recovery time. Modern dental technology actually reduces much of the discomfort associated with this procedure, but it is… Read more »

The dental industry is full of different terms and procedures for different care situations. If you haven’t experienced the need for restorative dentistry before, you may not be familiar with all of the different terms you’ll hear surrounding treatment. Restorative dentistry, in general, seeks to repair teeth that have suffered physical damage or bacterial infection…. Read more »