Category: Restorative Dentistry

For many people, the words “root canal” send a shiver down the spine. This is unfortunate, because the procedure is actually safe, comfortable, and essential for addressing serious oral health concerns, such as an infection or abscess. What should you expect from a root canal? When will the doctor recommend this endodontic treatment to save… Read more »

For those that have lost more than one tooth, everything from eating to speaking can become problematic. In order to restore health and function, you need a prosthetic. We may recommend a denture, such as a full or partial. What type of denture does your smile need? How do they differ from one another?

When you lose one or more teeth, then you need to seek out a prosthetic. Otherwise, serious complications could eventually develop, from trouble eating a variety of foods to an aged appearance due to facial collapse. Will a bridge improve your smile?

Cavities are a common oral health concern. In fact, only between one and two percent of the population are immune to dental caries. In order to treat the problem, we can now place a restoration that looks completely natural. Do you have questions about placing tooth-colored fillings?

We often urge our patients to see us for regular checkups because these visits can allow us to identify the early signs of cavities. But how do we identify tooth decay? Employing our expertise, as well as advanced technology, we can perform exams with accuracy and precision. What technology do we use to examine your… Read more »

Despite being coated in the hardest substance in the human body (tooth enamel), our teeth are still susceptible to damage. When you crack or chip a tooth, what do you do? Fortunately, dental professionals can fix damaged teeth, restoring them to optimal appearance and function and protecting the teeth from serious complications.

Have you lost one or more teeth? A missing tooth can lead to a number of complications, ranging from misalignment to loss of jawbone density. In order to enjoy a whole smile and avoid serious complications you need a dental prosthetic. Do you need an implant bridge? How does placement work?

Have you chipped your tooth? Whether the result of an unfortunate sports accident or from biting down on a popcorn kernel, our teeth can sometimes become chipped or broken. How do you repair a chipped tooth? We can use cosmetic and restorative procedures to fix a chipped tooth and return it to optimal health and… Read more »

When our teeth become infected we need treatment to avoid uncomfortable symptoms, as well as the risk of losing the tooth completely. In order to address an infection and improve oral health, we may suggest a root canal procedure. Do you need root canal therapy? How does this endodontic procedure work?