Category: Restorative Dentistry
Full Mouth Reconstruction: An Invaluable Investment
Perhaps you have budgeted for a new car this year or maybe some major house renovations. But how about choosing to invest in a new smile? A full mouth reconstruction is money well spent, as it can provide life changing self-confidence and restore function to your teeth. Dr. Gilreath holds experienced skill and talent when…
Signs Of A Failing Root Canal
Root canals, although they have a bad reputation, can save your tooth. It is an endodontic procedure that treats severe infection inside the tooth. Root canals are successful more than 85% of the time. However, it is possible to have a failed root canal. Failed root canals occur when all of the tooth’s canals are not…
How Lasers Are Improving Dentistry
Laser technology has dramatically changed the way clinicians treat patients across a wide range of health disciplines. You are probably well aware of lasers used in surgery or laser therapy to treat skin conditions. However, did you know that dentists use lasers too? The use of lasers in dentistry is becoming more and more common. …
Changing Pre-Treatment Antibiotic Rules
If you suffer from mitral valve prolapse or had a knee replacement, you were probably asked to take antibiotics prior to your dental procedure if it was more than two years ago. However, the guidelines for taking a precautionary antibiotic before a trip to the dentist has recently changed. It is no longer necessary for…
Dental Implants for Jawbone Support
Missing teeth is more than just an unsightly smile. Did you know that missing teeth can lead to bone loss in your jawbone? Your teeth are your jawbone’s best support system. When you have one or more missing teeth, your jawbone can actually start to erode and weaken. Without a strong, healthy jawbone, you are…
Habits that Ruin Your Teeth
Tooth loss may not be on your radar as a potential problem. However, tooth loss can be a reality one day if you do not properly care for your teeth. Did you know that 25% of Americans over the age of sixty-five have lost all of their teeth? Brushing, flossing and attending your six-month dental…
Is it an Abscess?
How do you tell if your tooth pain is an abscessed tooth? And what can your dentist do to help? An abscessed tooth is typically a secondary problem that occurs from an infection caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked/fractured tooth. These tooth problems all provide a breeding ground for bacteria to enter…
Your Teen’s Teeth After Braces
Are you familiar with the anti-climactic moment your teenager experienced after getting his or her braces off? They rush to the mirror to see that perfect smile they’ve waited months or years for after hiding behind those nice metal brackets. Excitement and expectation is suddenly dampened when your teen realizes that after many months in…
