You may shrink away at the thought of needing a restorative dental treatment, but you should know that these procedures have major benefits to your oral health. The real problems arise when you ignore a problem that needs treatment. The longer a cavity goes without being stopped, the more damage your tooth suffers. As your… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
Treating Bruxism Can Put A Stop To Chronic Headaches
You might not realize it, but something like chronic headaches can be the result of problems with your jaw. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues can make it harder to speak, bite, and chew, while also creating regular pain in your face, neck, and head. While no single issue is attributed to creating every instance of TMJ… Read more »
What You Should Know About Root Canal Treatment
What happens when you need a root canal treatment? You may be familiar with the name of this restorative dental procedure, but you might have questions about what it is, or why it is performed. A root canal is performed by your dentist when you have an endodontic problem – a problem in the interior… Read more »
Quiz: Putting A Stop To Tooth Pain
Few situations can motivate a person to seek out their dentist like tooth pain. Discomfort can come from many different situations. If your discomfort is rooted in advanced tooth decay, you could be overdue for restorative work on a cavity. That pain indicates a threat to the tooth’s living tissue, which could eventually make extracting… Read more »
How Composite Resin Has Changed Dental Services
Dental fillings have long been important to cavity treatment. Thanks to composite resin, the procedure can have less of an impact on how you look, while also effectively restoring your lost tooth structure. In the past, amalgam fillings were used. The material looked less like your natural tooth, and could also leave some space between… Read more »
How A Dental Crown Fits Into Cavity Treatment
Not every cavity will lead to your needing a dental crown, but a crown can help you recover from a serious cavity. The crown is shaped to look like the tooth it will cover, and can be made from one of several different material types. These material types have different properties – a metal crown… Read more »
Fully Responding To An Issue That Calls For Tooth Extraction
Tooth extraction can be a necessary measure for the sake of your oral health, but not something that people look forward to. If a problem is caught in time, restorative work can take care of a tooth before it becomes unsalvageable. However, sometimes this is the only recourse left to your dentist. In the event… Read more »
Seek A Cavity Treatment In Time To Receive A Filling
If you need restorative dental work performed, seek treatment sooner, not later. When you wait to seek treatment, a problem has more time to grow. If you put it off for too long, a cavity can start to attack the living tissue housed in your tooth. This can be painful, and will require a root… Read more »
What Makes A Cavity Painful?
Do you know why a cavity can cause your tooth to become painful, or sensitive? It has to do with the blood vessels and nerve tissue in the pulp of your tooth. At first, a cavity only affects your enamel. If your dentist restores your tooth at this point, you can have it fixed with… Read more »
A Dental Prosthetic Can Restore An Incomplete Smile
Whether you have lost one, several, or all of your teeth, a prosthetic can help you regain an attractive smile. If you have full or non-consecutive tooth loss, your dentist may recommend dentures to treat your missing teeth. For patients with a single missing tooth, or conjoined absences, you may be better-suited by a dental… Read more »