What happens when you knock out a tooth? Well, unless you act quickly there’s the risk of losing the tooth completely. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how to respond to a knocked-out tooth, as well as how to address other common dental emergencies. We’re also going to talk about other emergency scenarios in which residents of Gary, IN, should see us for treatment.
If you lose all of your natural teeth, or at least a vast majority of them, then your smile’s health and appearance suffers tremendously. In order to return your smile to optimal health, and to also ensure a better quality of life, we may suggest tooth replacement from your Gary, IN, dentist. How do we create and place a full set of dentures?
A full set of dentures helps people with total tooth loss, or those missing a majority of their teeth, enjoy a full smile. But what if one of our Gary, IN, patients suffers from advanced tooth loss, but not enough to require a full prosthetic? In today’s blog, we’re looking at partial dentures and answering a few common questions about them.
Have you lost a tooth, or up to three in a row? If you suffer from tooth loss, then you need a replacement option to avoid misalignment and other complications. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how we address minor tooth loss with lifelike dental bridges. Find out how we restore the stability and beauty of smiles in Gary, IN, with a natural looking prosthetic.
Did you know that misalignment, which includes crooked or crowded teeth, can have a negative impact on your overall oral health? In order to correct the smile’s alignment, and offer cosmetic benefits for our patients, we may prescribe orthodontics. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at two common options for improving smile alignment in Gary, IN: braces and clear aligners.
If a tooth becomes damaged or develops decay or infection, we often repair it using lifelike restorations, such as fillings or crowns, or possibly a root canal procedure. But what if you have wisdom teeth soon to erupt, or gum disease makes one or more teeth loose? In these scenarios, the best solution for the health of your smile may be an extraction. Let’s look at when we prescribe this option for our Gary, IN, patients.
Tooth decay can range from mild to severe, depending on several factors. For example, if it’s only just developed, then you might be able to fill the cavity that’s formed with a tooth-colored filling. If it’s been a while, then you might need more involved treatment, such as root canal treatment. At our Gary, IN, dental office, we recommend root canal treatment when tooth decay reaches the inner chambers of your tooth – its pulp and root canal. The longer you wait to treat it, the more serious it will become, making root canal treatment necessary to save your tooth. (more…)
Our teeth can ache for a number of reasons, from sinus and allergy issues, to changes in air pressure. However, if the pain persists for more than 48 hours, this could mean you have a cavity. In order to stop your aches and protect your smile, you should see your Gary, IN, dentist for a dental filling. In today’s blog, let’s find out how fillings can help stop toothaches!
A crown is a unique restoration, one that covers your tooth and addresses a wide array of cosmetic and restorative concerns. Each one we provide our Gary, IN, patients will be custom-made. But when does our smile benefit from placing one, and how do we create them? What options are available, and will they look natural?
We offer our Gary, IN, patients an array of restorative treatments, which help improve the health and function of the smile. But when do you need a restoration? How do you know when to contact your dentist? In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about restorations and when we prescribe them for our patients.
