Category: Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry: Restoring Your Smile and Confidence
Are you self-conscious about your teeth? Do you avoid smiling in pictures or covering your mouth when laughing? Restorative dentistry might be the solution to help restore your smile and confidence! This field of dentistry focuses on repairing damaged or missing teeth through various procedures. From dental implants to fillings, there are different options available…
Can Replacing a Single Missing Tooth Improve Your Health?
It’s easy for patients to seek restorative dentistry when a tooth goes missing in the front of their smile. However, missing teeth can compromise a lot more than just aesthetics. In fact, a single missing tooth can impact your overall health. Here are some leading reasons why you need to replace a missing tooth –…
Smoking and Dental Implant Failure
Smoking is known for its ability to jeopardize your health in multiple ways. While you may be aware of its effects on the lungs, how much do you know about smoking and your oral health? For smokers who want to get dental implants, it is important to know the facts. Studies have shown that smokers…
Dental Care For Seniors
Dental care is certainly not a one-size-fits-all approach. In fact, your oral care needs will change throughout different stages of your life. If you’re in your golden years, or consider yourself an “aging adult,” you’re likely to face a number of different dental health challenges that you may have avoided in your younger years. It…
Dental Implants: How Bone Loss Affects Your Candidacy
Without a doubt, dental implants are the most superior solution for replacing missing teeth. While bridges and partials rely on clasps, surrounding teeth, or hoods to keep prosthetic teeth in place, dental implants are the only method that uses your actual jawbone to secure your restorations. The fact that dental implants involve the replacement of…
Cavities: The Drawback of “Watch and Wait”
There are many dentists that use a “watch and wait” approach when they detect a very early cavity. In such cases, the area of decay may have only penetrated the enamel of the tooth and not the inner dentin layer. At this stage, it is probably not causing any harm and typically undetectable to the…
Dental Fillings: Composite Versus Amalgam
Dental fillings are used to repair an area of tooth decay, or a cavity. There are many different types of filling materials that can be used. The two most commonly known options are composite (tooth-colored) and amalgam (silver). While many dentists are making the switch to composite resin, you may be one that still has…
Importance of Cracked Tooth Repair
While it may seem obvious that a large chip or broken tooth needs your dentist’s attention, you may wonder if a small tooth crack is really a big deal. The truth is, every type of tooth fracture needs prompt treatment, even when it seems insignificant or harmless. You may not even know you have a…
Caring For Your Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is an excellent way to replace multiple missing teeth in a row. It is a tooth replacement solution that can help you smile more confidently for years to come. However, just like any other dental restoration, it needs to be cared for properly. Neglecting to clean your dental bridge (and the area…
Help – I Lost My Crown!
Crowns are meant to be a permanent dental restoration. However, even the highest quality and best-placed crowns can fall out. Common reasons for dislodging or losing a crown include trauma, tooth grinding and decay. The cement that is holding an old crown in place may also be worn down. Regardless of why your dental crown…
