Category: Restorative Dentistry

A dental implant offers a lifelike tooth replacement option, one that could last for decades or possibly a lifetime. In comparison, traditional bridges or dentures may need replacement every five years. But what makes them such a sturdy and durable tooth replacement? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will look at the three major… Read more »

When a tooth becomes infected, this could mean serious discomfort that grows more severe with time. To avoid losing the tooth and protect the stability and alignment of your smile, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest treatment with an endodontic procedure. In today’s blog, find out how a root canal could help save your smile.

Our last blog focused on partial dentures for advanced tooth loss. But what about severe tooth loss? For smiles missing most or all of their teeth, a complete prosthetic is necessary. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we craft and secure a full set of dentures, and ensure they provide a… Read more »

When a patient comes to us with a chipped or cracked tooth, or an advanced case of tooth decay, they may need more than a filling or dental bonding. Instead, we may prescribe a dental crown! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss the different between full and partial crowns, and explain which… Read more »

Did you know that metal fillings are not the only option available to treat your cavities? In fact, we have a metal-free material that can be tinted to blend with the tooth, matching the rest of your smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains when you should seek treatment, and how our fillings… Read more »

When you lose a tooth, you have a gap in your smile that could be embarrassing. However, this gap could also cause major complications for your smile’s health! To avoid these complications and maintain a beautiful smile, you need to bridge this gap. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains how we accomplish this… Read more »

We recently discussed how fillings help us provide a lifelike solution to tooth decay. But what if your cavities, or infections, are simply too severe to address with a filling? For a more substantial restoration, we may create a partial or full crown. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we craft… Read more »

Dental fillings are an effective, long-term solution for treating minor and more advanced cases of tooth decay. While at one time they were usually created from metals like amalgam or gold, your Livonia, MI, dentist can offer a more lifelike alternatives with composite resin. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain how we create restorations… Read more »

Since we’re limiting care to dental emergencies only, that means we can no longer remove plaque and tartar with a routine cleaning for the time being. Which means unless you take good care of your smile from home, you could be at risk of developing tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains… Read more »

We’re limiting treatments to emergency care, helping people in Livonia, MI, and surrounding communities with serious issues, like cracked or chipped teeth. However, our emergency care also includes treating infected teeth. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about how to recognize the warning signs, and discuss when to see us for treatment.