When you need to do something about an oral health problem, you may have several questions about the impact treatment might have on your well-being as well as your appearance. A custom dental crown can completely cover a vulnerable tooth to keep it safe from further harm, and it can even improve your smile. However,… Read more »
Cavity treatment addresses damage to your enamel that is permanent. Unfortunately, there is not a way for you to naturally grow back tissues that are damaged by decay that requires restorative work. This does not mean that your tooth stays in a vulnerable state. With the right filling or crown, your dentist can provide lasting… Read more »
When restorative dental work is needed, patients can count on our Gary, IN dentist’s office to resolve oral health issues while making the preservation of their smile a priority. We can do this even when you need the added support of a dental crown to guard a vulnerable tooth due to decay or injury. Crowns… Read more »
Cavities are something no one wants to deal with. They can cause pain, discoloration, and anxiety. If you suspect you might have cavities, it can make you hesitant to schedule a dental appointment, for fear of receiving some bad news. However, this is the worst thing you can do when you have a cavity. The… Read more »
Deciding on the right treatment option for addressing your oral health concern can sometimes be simple. Many treatments are designed to address specific types of concerns, and the nature and extent of your problem could be the biggest deciding factor. This is often the case with tooth decay, which is the most frequently occurring chronic… Read more »
It isn’t always obvious when a cavity develops in your tooth. For instance, by the time it starts to make your tooth sensitive, the cavity may have already had ample time to progress and grow larger. This means the decay that causes it has grown more extensive and eroded more of your natural tooth structure…. Read more »
When you develop a toothache, the most important thing to do first is to determine its cause. Trying out numerous home remedies instead of visiting your dentist could cost valuable time, and in the meantime, your toothache (and the cause behind it) will likely get worse. One of the more common causes behind chronic toothaches… Read more »
There are several different stages to tooth decay, ranging from mild to severe. Therefore, there are also different stages to tooth decay treatment, with different restorative options available to address each patient’s unique state of tooth decay. For the more severe stages of tooth infection, the most appropriate solution is often root canal treatment, which… Read more »
The good news about advanced dental treatment is that problems that could become serious, such as tooth decay, can often be stopped and treated with minimally conservative treatment. Since most people will have to deal with tooth decay in at least one of their teeth at some point, the ability to save teeth from cavities… Read more »
While teeth are usually durable, there are often times when things happen to them that we wish would not. For example, maybe you chipped a tooth, or perhaps you cracked one. Or it could be that due to some other issue a tooth has become weaker. Sure, these experiences are not preferable for your oral… Read more »
