Nobody gets too excited about a cavity, but a tooth-colored filling? Understanding the benefits can certainly make the experience something to smile about. While you may think you’re in for a run-of-the-mill filling, this restorative dental solution actually provides a wide variety of advantages that you may be overlooking by focusing on tooth decay. Test… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
There are many cosmetic dental treatments available. Some are more invasive than others which probably means they are more expensive too. Others are quick, simple, and less costly. Some people will opt for the more costly, invasive treatment, while others prefer the opposite. Cosmetic bonding is one of the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental… Read more »
Partial Denture or Bridge?
There are many options available when it comes to tooth replacement. So many options, in fact, that it may become confusing trying to decide which is right for you. There are dentures, partial dentures, bridges, implants, etc., and each has its own benefits. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart explains the difference between a partial… Read more »
Answers To Your Questions About Tooth Fillings
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH), 59% of adolescents 12 to 19, 92% of adults 30 to 64, and 92% of seniors 65 and older have had dental caries (cavities) in their permanent teeth. Tooth decay is a progressive bacterial infection affecting your teeth. It continues to eat away your… Read more »
Root Canal Therapy Relieves Pain
A rumor spreads similar to bacteria in the mouth. If there is a lack of preventive oral care, the infectious bacteria will grow and flourish. Similar to this concept, rumor’s spread due to a lack of knowledge. As someone brings forth a rumor, those without the know-how or knowledge of mentioned subject typically fall into… Read more »
Top 3 Myths About RCT, and the Truths Behind Them
If asked to describe root canal therapy to someone who had never heard of it, how would you portray it? Would you describe a safe, effective, and often-necessary procedure designed to save infected teeth? Or would your narrative sound more like a frightened retelling of a traumatic dental experience? How you describe something reflects your… Read more »
The Beauty, and Function, of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could treat your cavities or other dental health issues without leaving noticeable evidence? With tooth-colored fillings, you can. For over a century, metal amalgam has been the dental filling material of choice. While the metal fillings are strong, durable, and highly effective, the metallic flash that the fillings add… Read more »
A Dental Prosthetic for Everyone
A lost tooth isn’t something you should ignore. Even if it isn’t obvious when you smile, the loss can seriously affect the teeth that remain, as well as the jawbone that once supported it. With every tooth lost, your oral health can continue to deteriorate, and replacing lost teeth with an appropriate dental prosthetic is… Read more »
How Tooth Loss Affects Your Facial Appearance
With one or more teeth missing, your smile won’t look the same. With your mouth closed, however, the loss might not affect your facial appearance. At least, not at first. When ignored, missing teeth affect more than your immediate smile; the loss can also cause your jawbone to lose density, or deteriorate, from a lack… Read more »
A Dental Crown for Every Need
If your tooth is cracked, chipped, discolored, or treated with a dental filling or root canal therapy, then chances are that a dental crown can restore it (or already has). A dental crown covers the tooth in question above the gum line, and is one of the most popular cosmetic and restorative restorations in modern… Read more »